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Is a Political Solution to the Yemen Conflict on the Horizon?
The Saudi-led coalition is “now looking for a political solution rather than a military operation to take Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah,” former US officials who work on Yemen told Al Monitor‘s Laura Rozen. The possible breakthrough could avoid a military escalation to take the Houthi-held strategic port, which would make the catastrophic food shortage […]
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HSBC, RBS to Discuss Potential Merger to Create 3rd Largest Lender in Saudi Arabia
For sale stakes in two Saudi banks pose risks and opportunities for buyers as Saudi Arabia pushes forward with massive economic and social reform plans. One of those for sale stakes in Alawwal Bank may have found an interested buyer. HSBC Holdings Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc’s Saudi Arabia ventures are exploring a […]
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis Arrives in Saudi Arabia; First Top Trump Administration Official to Visit Kingdom
U.S defense Jim Mattis arrived in Saudi Arabia today, his first stop on a tour through the Middle East that will “focus on the fight against Islamic State and articulating President Donald Trump’s policy toward Syria,” Reuters reports. وزير الدفاع الأمريكي #جيم_ماتيس يصل #الرياض في أول زيارة لل #السعودية منذ توليه مهامه pic.twitter.com/Bp8RiYRlQp — U.S. […]
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Event Announcement: Vision 2030: One Year into Saudi Arabia’s Economic Reforms – A Discussion with Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majed Al-Qassabi
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan to reform the Kingdom’s economy was introduced almost one-year ago on April 26th, 2016. While it may take years or even decades to accurately measure the program’s successes and shortcomings, it is not too early to assess early progress with the critical initiative. Vision 2030: One Year into Saudi Arabia’s Economic […]
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Saudi Arabia Arrested 77 Suspected Terrorists Last Month
Saudi security forces arrested 77 terror suspects in March, according to an updated list posted on the Interior Ministry’s Nafethah Tawasol website and as reported in the Jeddah-based Saudi Gazette. The suspects belong to nine nationalities — 53 of them are Saudis. The others included 16 Turks, two Syrians, one Bengali, an Egyptian, an Indian, […]
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Saudi-American Healthcare Forum Set for April 23-26, 2017 in Riyadh
Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, organizers of the upcoming Saudi-American Healthcare Forum seek to build on the momentum established by previous events. The event, with the theme of Mapping the 2030 Transformation of the KSA Healthcare Sector: “The Road to Privatization,” will take place at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh […]
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U.S. Military Footprint Growing in the Middle East
Two months after the inauguration of President Trump, indications are mounting that the United States military is deepening its involvement in a string of complex conflicts in the Middle East – including in Yemen – that lack clear endgames, the New York Times reports in a detailed look at U.S. escalation in regional conflicts. According […]
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At Annual Arab Summit, King Salman Stresses Solidarity, Signs Deals with Jordan
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is in Jordan this week for the annual Arab Summit, a meeting between Arab states on Wednesday to “achieve cooperation and solidarity” toward shared regional challenges. King Salman arrived early to meet directly with his Jordanian counterpart, King Abdullah II, and announce several agreements to boost cooperation and bilateral ties, including an […]
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Reports: Trump Administration Bans Laptops In-Flight for Saudi-US Flights
Lengthy flights from Saudi Arabia to the United States will now seem longer as the Trump Administration bans non-American carriers from allowing passengers to carry laptops in-flight. New TSA rules on flights originating from Riyadh and Jeddah state that laptops must be kept in checked baggage. The new rule “had been under consideration since the […]
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Seven Important Takeaways from Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Lunch Meeting with President Trump
A “senior advisor to Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman” released an enthusiastic statement following yesterday’s meeting between the Prince and President Trump, calling the meeting a “huge success.” Observers of the U.S.-Saudi relationship will read the full text of the statement closely. It provides some insight into the thinking of Saudi leaders on the […]
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Messi fronts new global campaign for Saudi Arabia tourism
‘Saudi Welcome To Arabia’ has kicked off another global marketing campaign featuring football legend and Saudi Tourism ambassador, Lionel Messi. Launching across key target markets in Europe, India and China, the “Go Beyond What You Think” campaign is anchored on the common misconceptions about the destination. It invites audiences to experience the vibrant cultural transformation taking place across Saudi.
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Saudi, Egyptian foreign ministers call for ceasefire in Gaza
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to allow for the entry of humanitarian aid and to pave the way for a political solution to the crisis based on a two-state solution. Speaking at a press conference alongside Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri in Cairo, the prince said: “Today, we discussed the mechanisms of cooperation and the situation in Palestine.” The two men had earlier chaired the Egyptian-Saudi Follow-up and Political Consultation Committee meeting, which included a review of their nations’ efforts at economic integration and removing obstacles to investment.
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Messi-Ronaldo rivalry is ending, but one between MLS and Saudi Pro League is just beginning
The second is the big one, though. Thursday's meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr would mark the 37th and final time the best two players of their generation square off if Ronaldo is available. It remains to be seen if he'll be recovered from the minor injury that has forced Al-Nassr to reschedule a pair of matches in China, but the appeal of that matchup is obvious if Ronaldo can participate.
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Houthi Hit on Russian Fuel Makes Oil Traders Reassess Red Sea Risk
A missile attack on Friday on a tanker taking Russian fuel through the Gulf of Aden may prove to be a defining moment for an oil market that had previously been somewhat immune to months of Houthi militants’ attacks on merchant trade. Why the calm? Because much of the oil flowing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal came from Russia and — so the theory went — it might be safe. The Houthis themselves signaled Russian ships had nothing to fear, and Moscow is an ally of their sponsor Iran. Oil tankers generally had been largely spared.
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Saudi Arabia detains public servant on corruption charges
Royal Commission for Al Ula Chief Executive Amr bin Saleh Abdulrahman AlMadani is accused of abuse of authority and money laundering prior to joining the public sector, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) wrote on X late on Sunday.
AlMadani allegedly illegally secured contracts for a company he co-owns from a government research entity via a relative, who along with two other accused had also been charged, Nazaha said.AlMadani was also accused of recommending the same company he co-owns to the commission, which secured contracts with it worth 1.3 million riyals ($346,685), the government agency said. -
WTA facing pushback on mulled Finals move to Saudi
Little more than two years after the WTA was lauded by human rights advocates for suspending its tournaments in China, the women's tour risks angering those same activists as it mulls moving its season-ending Finals to Saudi Arabia. Speculation about the event heading to the Gulf country has intensified and there has already been significant pushback from within the game, most notably from tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in sports like soccer, Formula One and golf over the last few years even as critics accuse the kingdom of using its Public Investment Fund to "sportswash" its human rights record.
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PV may help CSP reduce its LCOE by 18% in Saudi Arabia
Researchers have found that the current levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for concentrated solar power (CPS) plant in Saudi Arabia could be as low as $0.137/kWh. However, combining the tech with PV would significantly enhance the cost competitiveness of CSP.
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Saudi AAM Initiative to provide safe and most developed means of air mobility in Mideast
This includes a wide range of innovative solutions ranging from small unmanned aircraft to aircraft with vertical take-off and landing. These technologies will be able to provide safe, sound, sustainable and faster means of transport for people and goods, characterized by high technical capabilities that contribute to alleviating congestion on the roads and facilitating easy access to remote areas in the country, and thus contributing to achieving overall economic and social development.
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Smart grids could improve Saudi Arabia’s renewables potential
Saudi Arabia’s traditional power grid faces challenges such as transmission losses, low efficiency, and limited ability to accommodate renewable energy sources, creating the need for a modernized smart grid.
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Top art exhibitions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to see this spring
As the calendar ticked over to 2024, art institutions in the Gulf began setting the stage for some of their best exhibitions of the year.
The UAE will host Art Dubai and March Art Week, while Saudi Arabia has a growing fixture of events anchored by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation as well as exhibitions and biennials staged in AlUla.
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