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Millions Worldwide Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, End of the holy month of Ramadan
Millions of Muslims worldwide celebrated the festival at the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday as the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival began. Eid al-Fitr festival traditionally means family gatherings and the exchange of gifts and a feast after a month of fasting from dawn until dusk. Despite two deadly terrorist attacks in […]
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‘Very Good News’ for Saudi Real Estate as Kingdom Gets Boost in Transparency Ranking, Citing Chambers of Commerce
JLL and LaSalle Investment Management’s 2016 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) has increased Saudi Arabia’s standing to “Semi-Transparent” after recent efforts by the Chambers of Commerce in Saudi Arabia. “The formation of real estate committees in the Chambers of Commerce has highlighted the issue of low transparency in the market and encouraged more action […]
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First Ever Direct Crude to Chemicals Plant “One Step Closer” for Aramco, SABIC
State-owned Saudi oil giant Aramco and diversified chemicals company SABIC are “one step closer” to being the first ever to use crude oil directly, rather than using refined products such as naphtha or ethane gas as feedstock, to create chemicals, according to reports and announcements by the companies on Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange. The achievement […]
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Mohammed Bin Salman Departs U.S. for France, Sends Cable Thanking U.S. and Obama for Hospitality
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of thanks to US President Barack Obama on Sunday as he concluded his visit to the United States. “I am pleased as I am leaving your friendly country after the end of my official visit to extend to Your Excellency my deep thanks for the […]
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Deputy Crown Prince, Delegation Meet with Ban Ki Moon at the United Nations
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and an eight-member delegation arrived at the U.N. yesterday for meetings with the Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon. The Prince and his delegation reportedly discussed Mr. Ban’s decision to cite the Saudi-led military coalition in the Yemen conflict for violating the rights of children. According to the New York Times, Prince Mohammed […]
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Concluding Trip to Silicon Valley, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Delegation Ink MOU with Microsoft
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Satya Narayana Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft, at the company’s Silicon Valley offices in San Francisco on Tuesday and signed two deals with the IT giant, according to reports. The first MOU between Saudi Arabia and Microsoft “will train young Saudis and will support Saudi Arabia […]
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Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets with President Obama, Receives Praise for “Vision 2030”
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with President Obama on Friday at the White House to discuss regional and economic issues with the President, Vice President and other members of Obama’s cabinet. The President “commended” Prince Mohammed’s “Vision 2030” plans to reform Saudi Arabia’s economy and society, according to a readout. “The […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Praise on Capitol Hill in Washington for Ambitious Economic Reforms
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited congressional leaders in Washington on Wednesday to discuss diplomatic and regional issues and talk about Saudi Arabia’s new economic reforms. Prince Mohammed met with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with the Senate Armed Services Committee, including Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) as well as […]
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State Department Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Dinner with Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Secretary Kerry hosted Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on June 13 for an iftar dinner in recognition of the Deputy Crown Prince’s visit to the United States. “The two reviewed the strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia and discussed a broad range of regional issues, including Yemen, Syria, Libya, […]
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Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Arrives in Washington to Busy Schedule
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lands in Washington, D.C. today with a tightly packed agenda planned for his 4-day visit in the nation’s capital. The Deputy Crown Prince who is also Minister of Defense and head of the powerful Council on Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) will meet with U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, […]
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US sees signs Iran is worried about escalating proxy attacks amid heightened tensions
US officials believe there are signs that Iranian leadership is nervous about some of the actions of its proxy groups in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence, as attacks from militia groups threaten to disrupt the global economy and significantly up the risk of direct confrontation with the United States. The drone attack that killed three American soldiers at a US outpost in Jordan, which the US has attributed to the Iran-backed umbrella group Islamic Resistance in Iraq, caught Tehran by surprise and worried political leadership there, officials told CNN, citing US intelligence.
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New-wave reactor technology could kick-start a nuclear renaissance — and the US is banking on it
The Biden administration and American companies are plowing billions of dollars into SMRs in a bid for business and global influence. China is leading in nuclear technology and construction, and Russia is making almost all the world’s SMR fuel. The US is playing catch-up on both. There’s no mystery behind why the US wants in on the market. It already lost the wind and solar energy race to China, which now provides most of the world’s solar panels and wind turbines. The big problem: The US hasn’t managed to get an SMR working commercially on land.
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HRH Crown Prince launches ‘Alat’ to contribute in making Saudi Arabia a global hub for electronics and advanced industries
Alat will focus on manufacturing products that serve local and international markets within seven key strategic business units: advanced industries and semiconductors, as well as smart appliances, smart health, smart devices and smart buildings, in addition to next generation infrastructure. The company, chaired by HRH Crown Prince, aims to enhance the capabilities of the Saudi technology sector, increase its contribution to local content – benefiting from the rapid development of this sector – increasing the nation’s attractiveness and its ability to create investment opportunities. Alat will also enable the private sector through its strategic partnerships with leading international players in manufacturing and technology, which will enhance the economic ecosystem locally and regionally.
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Saudi anti-corruption body targets high-ranking officials in landmark multi-million riyal cases
In a sweeping crackdown on corruption, the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has announced a series of arrests across various sectors on Wednesday. A former head of notary and his brother were arrested for misappropriating vast tracts of state-owned land, illegally profiting SR148 million from their sale. This case also involved a former judge and two employees who received SR10.25 million and SR5 million respectively for their roles in the scheme. In another major case, a former municipal employee was apprehended for accepting SR63 million from commercial entities in exchange for issuing 299 unauthorized supply orders, involving transactions exceeding SR171 million.
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YouTube announces new podcast series focusing on Saudi youth
Guests include influential members of the public and private sector in Saudi such as representatives from the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (Dr. Raied Aljadaany), the Quality of Life Program (Ms. Noura Alyusuf) and private sector leaders in the creator economy (Kaswara Al-Khatib) and sports (Haya Sawan). Tarek Amin, YouTube’s Director in MENA, said: “YouTube is a reflection of what’s top of mind for Saudi youth thanks to our vibrant creator community in the Kingdom”
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Four Indicators to Track Saudi Reform Progress
Positive developments in four indicators during 2024 – the female labor force participation rate, tourist arrivals, foreign direct investment inflows, and student educational attainment – will give confidence that the bold diversification plans underway in Saudi Arabia are on track.
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OPEC and Saudi spare oil production capacity
Saudi Arabia currently holds spare capacity of 3 million barrels per day, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, equal to about 2.9% of daily world demand according to Reuters calculations. The International Energy Agency estimates that OPEC's total spare capacity is 5.1 million bpd, of which 3.2 million bpd is held by Saudi Arabia, 1 million bpd by the UAE, 400,000 bpd by Iraq and 300,000 bpd by Kuwait.
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Analysis: The transformative journey of Saudi Arabia’s exports
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 represents a fundamental shift from traditional reliance on oil to building a more sustainable economic landscape. The analysis from GGC Consulting, which stretches a period of seven years, shows a significant 78% increase in non-oil exports, amounting to 137 billion Saudi Riyals. This growth corresponds with a 12% rise in the real gross domestic product (GDP) and an impressive 744% surge in the current account. According to the researchers, the developments demonstrate the dynamic interaction between economic growth, and that of exports and the current account.
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Saudi Arabia and Its Biotechnology Strategy
Like other branches of Vision 2030, the biotechnology strategy announced by the Crown Prince seeks to turn Saudi Arabia into a leading scientific capable of making major breakthroughs that change the way we think about humanity and our environment, in addition to allowing us to reach a high degree of self-sufficiency and leaving a positive social and economic impact. The plan is to build on 4 strategic pillars, starting with humanity... What about them?
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Emerging Markets Navigate Global Interest Rate Volatility
Global interest rates in recent months have gone on a rollercoaster, especially those on longer-term government bonds. Yields on 10-year US Treasuries are climbing again after pulling back from a 16-year high of 5 percent in October. Interest rate moves in other advanced economies had been equally prodigious. Emerging market economies, however, saw much milder rate moves. We take a longer-term perspective on this in our latest Global Financial Stability Report, demonstrating that the average sensitivity to US interest rates of 10-year sovereign yield of Latin American and Asian emerging markets declined by two-thirds and two-fifths, respectively, during the current monetary policy tightening cycle compared with the taper tantrum in 2013.
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