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Saudi MOH Says MERS Infections, Death Rates Slowing Down
- March 23,2015
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The rate of new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections and deaths have slowed down, the Ministry of Health announced on its website, as only two deaths and two new infections were reported during the past week, and six patients fully recovered from the virus and were discharged from hospitals, the Saudi Gazette reported. Saudi […]
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Video: Kentucky Senator and GOP Candidate for President in 2016 Rand Paul Says United States ‘Should Be Boycotting Saudi Arabia’
- March 23,2015
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Kentucky Senator and future GOP candidate for President in 2016 Rand Paul says the United States “should be boycotting Saudi Arabia” in a speech to donors that was posted on YouTube. “Remember when South Africa was misbehaving? We organized a boycott of South Africa. We should be boycotting Saudi Arabia and not taking money from […]
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘New Desert Megacity’ KAEC 15% Complete
- March 20,2015
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- SUSTG Team
The BBC’s Sylvia Smith checks in on development at the King Abdullah Economic City north of Jeddah, one of four “megacity” projects envisioned by King Abdullah to be developed in the coming years. At a cost of $100bn, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is currently only 15% completed. “Peppered with cranes, the city […]
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Is Saudi Arabia Moving Towards a Future Without Expatriate Workers?
- March 18,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Today in the Dubai-based newspaper The National, Gulf expert Theodore Karasik writes that Saudi Arabia is moving to provide more jobs for Saudis, and that under new King Salman, change is in the works for its troubled labor sector. The goal to stop relying on expatriate workers and to transition to a nearly all-Saudi workforce is […]
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Prince Turki al Faisal on Iran Negotiations: “Whatever Comes Out of These Talks, We Will Want the Same”
- March 17,2015
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- SUSTG Team
In an interview with the BBC on Monday, HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal said that Saudi Arabia would seek the same rights that Iran has with respect to enrichment of nuclear fuel. “Iran is a disruptive player in various scenes in the Arab world, and so ending the fear of Iran developing weapons of mass destruction […]
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As GCC Ministers Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Yemen, Houthis Conduct Military Drill on Saudi Border
- March 13,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Not long after it was reported that GCC Ministers had invited representatives from the Houthi militia to Riyadh to participate in talks, the Houthis conducted a military exercise involving “thousands of Shi’ite Muslim Houthi fighters” near Saudi Arabia’s border, according to reports. “The drill in the al-Buqa region in the Houthis’ home province of Saada included heavy […]
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Saudi Housing Minister Relieved of his Post – Report
- March 12,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Housing Minister Shwaish bin Saud Dhwaihi has been relieved of his post as minister of housing, following a royal order, according to reports. He will be replaced Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, Minister of State. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Housing was established by Royal Decree on March 25, 2011 by King Abdullah. In addition to managing Saudi Arabia’s […]
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In Speech, King Salman Delivers His Vision for Saudi Arabia
- March 11,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman gave a speech highlighting his vision for Saudi Arabia and discussed key subjects such as energy, job creation, and stability. King Salman said Saudi Arabia was trying to minimize the impact of plunging oil prices on its economy, according to Arab News. “The low prices witnessed by the oil market are having an […]
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Report Sheds Light on Saudi Oil Policy Decision Making During Price Drop
- March 10,2015
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An exhaustive report in the Financial Times (a paywalled source) by reporter Anjli Raval sheds light on Saudi thinking and strategy during the fall in the price of oil from highs in the summer of 2014. The report, which requires subscription to read, follows Saudi policy and events in oil markets, month to month, starting in June […]
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IHS Jane’s: Saudi Arabia is the World’s Largest Defense Importer, and Largest Buyer for the United States
- March 9,2015
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Saudi Arabia replaced India as the largest buyer of defense equipment and weaponry worldwide in 2014, and the largest importer from the U.S., according to IHS Jane’s. One out of every seven dollars spent on defense imports in 2015 will be spent by Saudi Arabia, the British military publication said. Ben Moores, senior defence analyst at […]
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Banking and FinanceSaudi banking sector’s monthly profits surge by 16%: Report
Analysts at Al-Rajhi said that the sector is benefiting from repricing of assets given the higher benchmark rates on a year-on-year basis and is also seeing non-performing loans (NPL) concerns alleviate due to the improved liquidity situation and government payments.
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MoroccoMorocco: The king’s dilemma
Six years after the Arab uprisings, Moroccan King Mohammed VI faces his own version of the King’s Dilemma. The current deadlock in the formation of the Moroccan government will be a key test.
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Saudi-LebanonSaudi king cancels Lebanon trip after Aoun defends Hezbollah weapons
King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has cancelled his upcoming trip to Lebanon because of the statements made by President Michel Aoun that praised Hezbollah and backed the militia’s right to bear arms alongside the Lebanese Armed Forces
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King Salman in AsiaSaudi king’s Asia trip shows the way for Aramco’s trade plans
King Salman’s tour of Asia is significant. The majority of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports end up there, as do two-thirds of its oil exports. The economic path and development of Asia will have a major effect on Saudi Arabia’s trade profile. The trip can be divided into two parts: South East Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei) and the Far East (China and Japan).
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Iran Nuclear AgreementCommentary: Sticking with the Complicated U.S.-Iran Relationship
The U.S. has many options at its disposal, including the use of military force. However, the current balance of power in the Middle East and Iran’s position in relation to major regional and international powers is likely to limit U.S. options toward Iran.
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King Salman in AsiaSaudi King Salman embraces ‘selfie’ on tour across Asia
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has embraced the "selfie", taking part in a number of light-hearted self-shot pictures and videos during his tour of Asia that contrast with the pomp and formality of most of the octogenarian monarch's trips abroad.
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King Abdul Aziz Center for National DialogueSaudi Arabia’s King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue plans to turn training programs digital
The aim of the training programs is to disseminate the culture of dialogue and the concepts of moderation, tolerance and acceptance of others.
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Moderate IslamSaudi king calls for moderate Islam
Now that Wahhabism has been linked with radicalism and even terrorism, the Saudi government has stepped up its campaign to counter that perception and the state visit of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Indonesia, where religious conservatism has gained ground alongside frequent terrorist attacks, was part of the public relations campaign.
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ConsultantsMaking the Best Use of Consultants in the GCC
According to Global Research Saudi Arabia’s consulting market expanded by 14.8 percent to $1.25 billion in 2015, accounting for almost half of the robust GCC consulting market, which itself grew by 9.4 percent. How can the GCC countries get the best out of the expert advice on offer?
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King Salman in IndonesiaElderly man’s kiss on King Salman’s head warms the hearts of Saudis
King Salman’s visit to Malaysia received a positive feedback nationwide, at a time Saudis circulated a selfie taken by the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak with the Saudi King on Monday, another picture of an elderly man kissing King Salman’s forehead has also gone viral.
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