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At Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Leaders Agree on Joint Military Force to Address Shared Regional Challenges
- March 30,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Arab leaders have agreed in principle to “form a joint military force to address growing Arab challenges and threats” in a resolution following a 2-day summit of representative countries in Egypt, a move that bolsters cooperative efforts to stem the growth of extremism and instability in the Middle East. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, […]
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For Saudi’s Troubled Housing Market, New Tax on Vacant Plots Could Spur Development, Lower Prices
- March 25,2015
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- SUSTG Team
In a big step for providing affordable housing to Saudi citizens, the Government has decided to impose a tax on the owners of vacant plots of land within city borders. The tax will incentivize development on these idle plots of real estate, either by the landowner or by encouraging the sale of the plots to those […]
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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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- SUSTG Team
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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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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U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Missions in Dhahran and Jeddah Shut for Two Days as Authorities Eye Security Threats
- March 16,2015
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- SUSTG Team
The US Embassy in Riyadh and at its diplomatic missions Jeddah and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia suspended all consular services for two days over security fears. The announcement of the closures came through a special security message dated March 14th that said the U.S. facilities would be closed for the 15th and the 16th. The note […]
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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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Photo: World’s Largest Container Ship Docks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- March 12,2015
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The Saudi Press Agency reports that the CSC Globe, the world’s largest shipping vessel currently in operation has docked at the Red Sea port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to the BBC, the ship can carry 19,100 standard 20ft containers. “That’s estimated to be enough space for 156 million pairs of shoes, 300 million tablet computers or 900 […]
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PHOTO: Kerry Meets with King Salman in Saudi Arabia
- March 5,2015
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Riyadh today to meet with King Salman and other high-level Saudi officials. The Secretary’s “Full Schedule” of meetings is an opportunity for the Secretary to build rapport with new Saudi officials, a State Department spokesperson said. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) published this photo from today’s meeting […]
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‘Subtle Change of Energy Policymaker Line-Up’ Gives King Salman Firm Hand on Energy Policy, Report Says
- March 3,2015
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- SUSTG Team
When Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announced a shake-up of leadership shortly after ascending to the throne in January, one of the Kingdom’s most powerful positions – Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources – was left unchanged. Ali Al Naimi has been Minister for 20 years, and was CEO and President of Saudi Aramco for 12 years before […]
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Despite ‘Kafalah’ Lending Programs for SMEs, Saudi Banks Leave Startup Entrepreneurs Without Needed Funding
- February 27,2015
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Saudi banks are making it difficult for startups get off the ground by decreasing loans to new entrepreneurs, according to a Bloomberg report, despite the fact that these loans are backed by a government SME Loan Guarantee Program. Deema Almashabi writes that entrepreneurs cannot count on receiving necessary startup capital because “banks are not lending to any startups […]
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Mohammed Bin Salman VisitSaudi Prince’s Under-the-Radar U.S. Visit Belies Ambitious Plans
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U.S.-SaudiSaudi prince seeks to repair ties, promote business on U.S. visit
Mohammed bin Salman, son of Saudi Arabia's King Salman, is expected to meet U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday.
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SyriaU.S. can’t confirm reports ISIS leader al-Baghdadi was killed in Syria
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Mohammed Bin Salman VisitU.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: A difference in Visions Does Not Mean Tension
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Arab Region UniversitiesSaudi Schools Top 2016 U.S. News Best Arab Region Universities
The second edition of the overall rankings encompasses 124 schools spread across 18 countries, up from 91 schools in 16 countries included in the inaugural rankings. The schools are ranked based on their academic research performance and, for the first time this year, their reputations.
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