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Tourism in Saudi Arabia: How the SCTA Can Help the Saudi Economy
- May 6,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
In 2012, 1 billion tourists visited countries all over the world, and this movement led to the generation of more than $1.3 trillion for the global economy. More than half of tourists used air travel to reach their destinations. In 2010, the total contribution of tourism toward the global GDP reached $6.6 trillion (9.3% of […]
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The Best Saudi Press Agency Photos of April 2014
- May 2,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA)’s photos show a unique insight into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this month’s installment of SUSTG’s choices for the best of the SPA for the month of April, a Saudi military exercise, the King’s visit to Jeddah and more. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BEST PHOTOS FROM THE SPA […]
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Saudi Minister of Finance Ibrahim Al-Assaf to Represent Saudi Arabia at the G20 Meetings in Washington on Thursday
- April 8,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
The Saudi Press Agency reports the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, will represent Saudi Arabia in Washington on Thursday at the G20 meethings. He will join other finance ministers and governors of central banks.
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Opportunities for Saudi-China Trade: Is Asia the Future for the Kingdom?
- April 8,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
As part of the recent visit by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman to China, I participated the Saudi-China Investment Forum organized by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). I was honored to receive an invitation to speak, and compared with forums organized inside and out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2014, this […]
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The Best SPA Photos this Month: March 2014 Edition
- April 1,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
March was busy for Saudi officials both inside and outside of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both the U.S. President and the Secretary of Commerce and State visited Riyadh this month, while Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman visited China. The Kingdom appointed a new Deputy Crown Prince, and the GCC held a contentious meeting in […]
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President Obama’s Visit to Riyadh: 3 Takeaways from Obama’s Meeting with King Abdullah
- March 31,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
President Obama’s recently concluded visit to Riyadh – his second as President – comes at a pivotal time in U.S.-Saudi relations. With the ongoing conflict in Syria and Iran’s nuclear program the big topics discussed between the two leaders, the meeting was an important opportunity for the two old allies to get on the same […]
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PHOTOS: President Obama’s Second State Visit to Saudi Arabia
- March 31,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
President Barack Obama arrived in Riyadh on Friday to meet with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah and other officials.
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Analysis Roundup: President Obama’s Second State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- March 27,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
President Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia later this week comes at a crucial time in U.S.-Saudi relations and in the context of regional and geopolitical developments.
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KACARE and Saudi Arabia’s Frightening Consumption of Energy
- March 26,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
Four years ago, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) was established by a royal decree. Public statements highlighted the numerous nuclear and solar power plants that would be built and entered into production during the next 15 to 20 years. Large sums of money have been paid for advisers and global consulting […]
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Why Technical and Vocational Training is an Urgent Need for Saudi Arabia’s Future
- March 17,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
Higher education and technical and vocational training are still so far from the requirements of the labor market and specifically in the private sector. Official data show that the proportion of those who enrolled in Saudi universities from high school is the highest in the world – 78% (more than 383,000 students), compared to 56% […]
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Saudi-EgyptKing Salman Bridge will ‘recover cost in 10 years’
The cost of the King Salman Bridge, which will be built over the Red Sea connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt, will be recovered within 10 years, a former Egyptian minister has said.
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Saudi Oil PolicyCartel or talking shop? OPEC awaits Saudi ruling
As a historic reminder, OPEC last decided to change output in December 2008, when it cut supply amid slowing demand due to a global financial crisis. Between 1998 and 2008, OPEC made 27 changes to output.
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Summer VacationMaking the best use of a long vacation
And it is not only this year that our students’ summer vacations are going to be long. It is something that we see every year. Long summer vacations if not utilized properly by the youth will become a burden on the families and the whole society.
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Crime RateCrime rates decline in Kingdom
Crime rate in the Kingdom declined in 2015 (1436H), according to Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, security spokesman of the Ministry of Interior.
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Women in the WorkforceMobility still a ‘main issue’ for Saudi working women
Mobility is a "main issue" for Saudi Arabia’s working women, according to a prominent businesswoman from the kingdom.
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9/11 SuitKing on Saudis & 9/11: ‘If there’s no responsibility, they have nothing to worry about’
Rep. Pete King explains why families of people killed in 9/11 should have the right to sue the Saudi Arabia government if they were involved in 9/11
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Intellect JeddahIntellect Jeddah: Educating Youth in the Kingdom
In this feature, Renad discusses how the 2009 Jeddah floods led her to become more civically engaged, how regional events and changing civil society laws in Saudi Arabia have impacted Intellect Jeddah’s work, and the importance the group places on providing young Jeddawi women greater educational opportunities and space for their voices to be heard.
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Energy CooperationIntra-Regional Energy Cooperation Unlocking the Middle East’s Potential
l. Identifying partners within the region for the trade and production of oil, natural gas, minerals, and industrial goods has the potential to reduce production costs and maximize benefits for all countries in the Middle East.
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Saudi-IranIranian Diplomat: Sectarian Motives behind Attacking the Saudi Embassy
Iranian officials reopened the assault case on the two Saudi diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad, which took place earlier this year. The subject was stirred up days after Iran took a shot on politicizing Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia). The Iranian government, in its own conclusion, took upon itself to boycott this year’s Muslim pilgrimage.
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Vision 2030Saudi Arabia is a kingdom on the cusp of transformation
Critics have seized on specific parts of Vision 2030 rather than seeing it for what it is: a plan that will inspire and mobilise action to change the country.
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