SUSTG.com / Research
Discover stories, topics, and more about Saudi Arebia faster.
We can't find results matching your search.
Adjust your search and try again or browse topics and stories below.
Recent stories from sustg
-
Aramco Names Ibrahim Al Buainain as Chief Executive of Its Trading Arm
Saudi Aramco has named Ibrahim Al-Buainain as chief executive of its trading arm, the company said on Tuesday, as Al-Buainain’s star continues to rise within the ranks of the energy giant. Ibrahim Al-Buainain’s promotion to CEO of Saudi Aramco Trading takes effect this month. In November 2014, Aramco named Al Buainain as head of Saudi […]
-
Flare Up on Saudi Border with Yemen as Saudi Shoots Down Missile
The Saudi-led military coalition said Sunday that it shot down a ballistic missile fired at the Kingdom from Yemen, according to reports. The missile targeting the southern city of Najran was intercepted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a statement carried on the official Saudi Press Agency says. On the same day, Saudi-led airstrikes hit hideouts of the […]
-
New Saudi Fund Created by Apicorp and Bahri Seeks to Create Biggest Tanker Fleet
A venture between Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (Apicorp) and National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) “will create the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers and support the kingdom’s plan to boost crude exports,” according to a report in Bloomberg, which cited comments from Dr. Khalid al-Falih. The venture will create a $1.5 billion fund […]
-
‘Saudi Arabia is among our closest counterterrorism partners’ CIA Chief Brennan Says
Director of the CIA John Brennan said that Saudi Arabia is “among our closest counterterrorism partners” at an event at the Brookings Institution yesterday. Brennan pointed to the enemies that both the United States and Saudi Arabia share, including the Islamic State and al-Qaeda terrorists. “The Saudi government and leadership today has inherited a history whereby there […]
-
Aging Population, Pension System May Pressure Saudi Fiscal Policy, S&P Says
Saudi Arabia’s population could put greater pressure on the Kingdom’s fiscal policy and increase government debt as it ages over the next three decades, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has warned. Saudi Arabia’s population is disproportionately young now, with over 70% of all Saudis under 30 years old. But even the smaller percentage of the population […]
-
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 […]
-
‘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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
- 10 of 2919 results<< 1 … 180 181 182 183 184 … 292 >>
MUST-READS
-
Saudi Arabia’s Commitment To Fighting Terrorism Is Solid
The second meeting of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition defense ministers was held in Riyadh recently, under the theme: “Combating Terrorism: A Shared Responsibility," which was chaired by Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Defense Minister who heads the council.
-
Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?
Europe relied for decades on gas transported through pipelines from Russia. That came to an abrupt end after Russia invaded Ukraine and cut off most of its supply. LNG became a lifeline, with the German government, for example, hastily lining up floating import terminals on its northern coast. Last year, 12.9% of Europe’s LNG went through the Red Sea from suppliers in the Middle East, mainly Qatar. That means “an extended shut-in of the Red Sea route from the Middle East poses a supply risk to Europe,” said Kaushal Ramesh, vice president at Rystad Energy.
-
US confronts ‘Axis’: Who are Iran’s allies? Can they be deterred?
Since the Hamas-Israel war erupted Oct. 7, Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria have mounted more than 165 attacks against U.S. military bases in the region. After a cross-border drone strike killed three American soldiers in Jordan last week, the United States vowed to “hold accountable” those responsible. American warplanes launched 85 strikes Friday against militias allied to Iran, and the U.S. promised more retaliation to come as it targets weapons depots, rocket stockpiles, and command-and-control infrastructure of Iran’s self-declared “Axis of Resistance.”
-
Aerial photos show development of 170km long Saudi Arabia city The Line
Aerial photos showing the early stages of the 170km long city The Line in Saudi Arabia have been shared by Neom’s chief operating officer. A 170km long and 200m wide linear development in the desert, The Line is a “cognitive city” being built in Saudi’s Tabuk Province. Bordered by two 500m-high walls, mirrored on the exterior, it is planned to be home to 9M residents in its 34km2 area and will be filled with interconnected mixed-use community spaces in its 135 modules. It will run as completely carbon net zero and have no roads or cars, but public electrified transport running along the outskirts.
-
Saudi Defense Ministry Signs 19 Deals with Local, Global Companies at World Defense Show 2024
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that it had signed 17 contracts and two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with local and international companies. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh. The contracts the ministry signed aim to raise the Armed Forces’ military readiness, enhance their capabilities, and improve their combat efficiency, in addition to contributing to supporting and localizing local manufacturing in line with the targets of the Saudi Vision 2030 of localizing more than half of spending on military equipment and services.
-
The hopes and fears of employees across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Our 2023 Hopes and Fears Middle East survey revealed a young, ambitious and hyper-aware generation of employees who are comfortable with the rapid transformation around them. Drawing responses from 521 individuals in the KSA and over 1,500 in the region, the survey highlighted prominent themes, including the workforce’s enthusiasm to adopt new skills and positivity around AI and sustainability.
-
China Grabs Spotlight With Major Presence at Saudi Weapons Show
While US companies like Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. dominated the World Defense Show in the Saudi capital of Riyadh this week, China’s presence dwarfed that of most other countries. Exhibiting for the first time under a single brand — China Defence — state companies displayed a range of weaponry from drones to anti-aircraft and ballistic missiles along with models of stealth fighter jets and amphibious assault ships.
-
Saudi Arabia’s Modern Mills announces plan to list 30% in IPO
Saudi Arabia's Modern Mills for Food Products said on Wednesday it is planning an initial public offering of 30% of its shares, the second flour mills company in the kingdom to seek a listing since the government privatised the industry. Modern Mills plans to sell 24.5 million shares on the Saudi Exchange, equivalent to 30% of its share capital, the company said in a regulatory statement on Wednesday.
-
Saudi industry to produce ALAKRAN mobile mortar systems
NTGS and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) defense conglomerate ERAF announced a partnership agreement aimed at localizing the production and integration of the ALAKRAN mobile mortar system on a suitable vehicle platform within the KSA. The agreement, signed by Juan Carlos Estrella, CEO of NTGS, and Fahad Al-Ameel, Vice-President of ERAF, signifies a strategic move in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to enhance the economy by utilizing locally sourced parts and manpower. Under the agreement, ERAF will spearhead the local manufacturing process and exclusively market the ALAKRAN within the KSA, with the primary objective of supplying the KSA Armed Forces.
-
The US and Saudi Arabia are taking COP28 pledges seriously
Assuming COP28 pledges to limit global warming are met, both the energy and climate crises would be solved. According to the UN summit’s pled on renewables and energy efficiency, adopted last December in Dubai, “to limit warming to 1.5°C, the world requires three times more renewable energy capacity by 2030, and must double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements from around 2% to over 4% every year until 2030”. But meeting these objectives will be a tall order.
- 10 of 57887 results<< 1 … 181 182 183 … 5,789 >>