SUSTG.com / Research
Discover stories, topics, and more about Saudi Arebia faster.
Recent stories from sustg
-
John Kerry to Visit Saudi Arabia
- August 19,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, will travel to Kenya, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia next week as part of a tour that is expected to focus on counter terrorism. Secretary Kerry is expected to be in Jeddah on Wednesday, August 24th. AFP reports that Secretary Kerry will meet with his counterparts from the six-nation Gulf […]
-
Ematah (Removal) Campaign Addresses Saudi Litter
- August 18,2016
•
- Richard Wilson
The ‘Crying Indian’ was one of the most iconic images on American television in the 1970s. Produced by the Keep America Beautiful organization it featured Iron Eyes Cody as a Native American distraught over the amount of pollution and litter there was in the United States. Litter was a significant issue in America at the […]
-
As Entertainment Industry Develops, A ‘Great Opportunity’ for Cinema Business Awaits in Saudi Arabia
- August 17,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
With Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to the United States that included meetings with several top entertainment industry executives in Silicon Valley, it is quite possible that entertainment options in Saudi Arabia could be dramatically greater in a decade. But what will that look like? The Vision 2030 document states that the Kingdom’s leaders “consider culture […]
-
As Civilian Casualties Grow in Yemen, Capitol Hill Questions U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals
- August 16,2016
•
- Lucien Zeigler
As casualties mount in the Saudi-led war in Yemen to reinstate the legitimate U.N.-recognized Hadi government, some U.S. lawmakers are considering whether to block the sale of additional arms to Saudi Arabia. It is not known if the potential block has significant backing on Capitol Hill, and criticism of past arms sales to Saudi Arabia […]
-
Social Media Lights Up after First Saudi Woman Competes in 100m in Rio
- August 15,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Sprinter Kariman Abuljadayel made history as the first woman ever to compete in the 100m dash in the Olympics at Rio, and she did it covered from head-to-toe. The sprinter did not qualify for the final event, but her participation in the 100m dash – like Sarah Attar’s participation in the 800m race in London in […]
-
Saudi Capital Market Authority Eases Guidelines for Qualified Foreign Investors
- August 11,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) Board has approved changes to rules that regulate what type of foreign investor can enter into the Saudi stock market. The changes include 24 Articles that address procedures, requirements, and conditions for the registration of qualified foreign investors (QFIs) with the CMA to invest in listed securities in the Saudi […]
-
Amended Rules Increasing Foreign Investor Access to Saudi Stock Market Approved
- August 11,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) Board has approved changes to rules that regulate what type of foreign investor can enter into the Saudi stock market. The changes include 24 Articles that address procedures, requirements, and conditions for the registration of qualified foreign investors (QFIs) with the CMA to invest in listed securities in the Saudi […]
-
U.S. State Department Approves Potential $1.15b Sale of 130 Abrams Battle Tanks, 20 Armored Recovery Vehicles to Saudi Arabia
- August 10,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 130 Abrams battle tanks, 20 armored recovery vehicles and other equipment, worth about $1.15 billion, to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for […]
-
Gallup Poll on Saudi Attitudes About Economy, Prosperity Sees Hope after Oil, Divide Between Saudis and Expats
- August 9,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
A recently released Gallup poll, conducted shortly after the announcement of Vision 2030, found that nearly half of adults (48%) rate their lives well enough to be considered “thriving,” up significantly from 35% a year earlier. Such a large shift in thriving rates in a single year “is rare in any country,” Gallup said. However, there is a sharp […]
-
Saudi Arabia Confirms Cooperation with Germany to Investigate, Prevent Terrorist Attacks
- August 8,2016
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s has confirmed it was working with German investigators to track Islamist militants behind bomb and axe attacks in July. The news was originally reported by the German outlet Der Spiegel and confirmed in rare comments by a Saudi spokesman. A spokesman for the Saudi interior ministry, General Mansour al-Turki, said Saudi and German security experts […]
- 10 of 2428 results<< 1 … 178 179 180 181 182 … 243 >>
MUST-READS
-
Smart City Index: Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh jumps 18 places to 53rd
Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh has jumped 18 placesto finish 53rd out of 109 in a list of the world’s smartest cities. Globally, Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich came out on top of the index in a year that saw many European cities fall. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have emerged as the smartest cities in the region. The UAE capital jumped 14 spots to rank 42nd while Dubai rose two places to 43rd.
-
The Return of UN Sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran – United States Department of State
The United States took this decisive action because, in addition to Iran’s failure to perform its JCPOA commitments, the Security Council failed to extend the UN arms embargo on Iran, which had been in place for 13 years. The Security Council’s inaction would have paved the way for Iran to buy all manner of conventional weapons on October 18.
-
Startup accelerators in Saudi Arabia: A new generation of business incubator
The idea of business incubators was introduced by Joseph L. Mancuso in the 1950s. He established a warehouse where startup companies could be located and benefit from shared services, mentoring and training. Business incubators have proliferated and the International Business Innovation Association estimates there are between 7,000 and 9,000 worldwide.
-
Saudi Firms Start Talks to Form $11 Billion Chemicals Maker
Saudi Industrial Investment Group and National Petrochemical Co. started talks to merge, potentially creating a firm with $11 billion in assets as Middle Eastern energy companies assess their options in a lower oil-price environment. The shares climbed.
-
New Saudi airbase to deliver partner, coalition strength
Personnel from the Technical Affairs and Aviation divisions of the Office of the Program Manager-Saudi Arabian National Guard oversaw the contract and managed construction of Dirab Airbase – a sprawling $250 million complex that is being dubbed the Aviation Center of Excellence for the Middle East. It is modeled after the Army’s Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker – the Army aviation training center that educates military, civilian, and international students in aviation warfare doctrine and leadership skills.
-
Startup of the Week: Saudi chef introduces art of Italian pizza making in the Kingdom
To many of us, a pizza may just be a round and flattened base of dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and other items of our choice. A true pizza lover will, however, scoff at this simple description of the classic Italian savory dish. Those truly in love with pizza can easily tell you, without taking a bite, whether strict preparation guidelines were followed or not. Some are particular to the extent that they insist on having a pizza prepared according to the Italian standard.
-
Lavrov discusses Russia’s vision for Gulf security with Saudi counterpart
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov received a telephone call on Wednesday from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud, during which the two officials discussed the latest developments in Yemen.
-
Saudi side Al Taawoun name Frenchman Carteron as head coach
The 50-year-old won the CAF Champions League crown in 2015 with Congolese side TP Mazembe and also has prior experience in Saudi soccer with a stint at Al Nassr in 2017.
-
Saudi Electricity Co raises funding for smart meters, renewables
SEC initiated its approximately 10 million smart meter rollout in January of this year. The aim is to achieve 80% implementation by the end of December and 100% by the end of March 2021. The project is part of SEC’s effort to increase the reliability of its distribution networks and improve metering, service quality and customer satisfaction.
-
Yemen warring parties to travel to Switzerland to discuss prisoner releases
Delegations from Yemen’s warring parties are due to meet in Switzerland this week for talks on a U.N.-backed prisoner exchange deal, which U.N. Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday he hopes will result in the release of some detainees.
- 10 of 3253 results<< 1 … 179 180 181 … 326 >>
