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Interview: Bechtel’s Millennial Saudi Country Manager Abdulrahman Al-Ghabban Discusses Company’s Activities and Ambitions in Vision 2030 Era
- March 19,2018
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- Lucien Zeigler
San Francisco-based Bechtel is one of the largest engineering, construction, and project management companies in the world, and it’s been doing business in Saudi Arabia for 75 years. Following the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic and social reform plan, the company hired its first Saudi national as country head of its operations in the Kingdom […]
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Trump to Host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House on March 20
- March 13,2018
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- SUSTG Team
President Donald Trump will host visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington on March 20 at the White House, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday, noting that the president “looks forward to strengthening ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia.” Prince Mohammed will arrive to a tumultuous time in Washington, especially in the foreign […]
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New Body in Saudi Labor Ministry Created to Fight Rising Unemployment in Saudi Arabia
- February 21,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet announced the creation of a new body within the labor ministry to combat an increase in joblessness in Saudi Arabia and a seeming reluctance by Saudis to take available jobs, according to a report. Unemployment in Saudi Arabia has risen slightly since the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program, […]
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Saudi Films on Display in Los Angeles for Second Annual Young Saudi Film Festival
- February 16,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Six films from Saudi Arabia will headline the second annual Young Saudi Film Festival in Los Angeles this week, as the Kingdom looks to expand its entertainment offerings back home. The festival, run by the New York Film Academy (NYFA), will also showcase two films from Egypt. The eight short films range from five to 20 […]
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Saudi Central Bank will Test Ripple Payments Technology
- February 15,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia’s central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country test the company’s technology, according to reports. “This ground-breaking pilot program is the first of its kind to be launched by a central bank. Participating banks from the KSA will use xCurrent to instantly settle […]
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New Turmoil in Yemen as Separatists Surround Presidential Palace in Aden
- January 30,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Infighting between forces supported by the Saudi and UAE-led coalition in Yemen to restore power to the legitimate government in Yemen is threatening to derail the larger campaign against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, according to reports. Clashes broke out between the two once-friendly sides in Aden, Yemen this week, where the pro-Saudi elected government of […]
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Ride-Sharing Apps in Saudi Arabia Begin Recruiting Women as Drivers
- January 11,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Ride sharing apps Uber and Careem have reportedly begun recruiting female drivers following the landmark royal decree permitting women the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, CNN reports. Careem has launched a series of 90-minute-long training sessions in Saudi, targeting Saudi women who have already obtained valid driving licenses from abroad. Those sessions are “taught by […]
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‘145,000 Documents Processed’ for Saudi Citizens Account Providing State Financial Support – Report
- January 9,2018
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- SUSTG Team
The Saudi government says that its Saudi Citizen Account Program (SCAP) has handled “nearly 145,000 documents proving applicants eligibility for payments since its launch in February 2017,” according to the Saudi Press Agency and Arab News. SCAP is a welfare program that helps low- and middle-income families cope with the changes happening as a result of Vision […]
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Saudi Announces New Benefits for Soldiers and Government Workers to Offset Fiscal Reform Measures
- January 8,2018
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia announced new royal decrees to alleviate economic pain from new austerity measures taken as part of reforms meant to wean the Kingdom’s economy off of oil. After a week that saw Saudis frustrated on social media over price hikes on gasoline and power, as well as the introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT), […]
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With Abbas Visit, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Reaffirms Support for Palestine
- December 21,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause during a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday, in the wake of President Trump’s controversial move to recognize East Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. embassy there. The meeting between King Salman and President Abbas is the […]
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Cloud DataSaudi Arabia starts its first public cloud data centre through the SAP
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Spy TrialSaudi court starts trial of two Arabs accused of spying for Mossad
The charges under consideration by the Specialized Criminal Court include plotting a terrorist act during the annual Muslim haj pilgrimage four years ago and supporting Islamic State militants, Al-Arabiya wrote on its website.
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Saudi and Turkish military personnel have joined hands with a large number of military units from friendly countries to hold an international defense drill in Turkey.
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BechtelBechtel: Partners in Saudi Arabia’s transformation
The CEO told Saudi Gazette that Bechtel’s history in Saudi Arabia started with a vision. More than 75 years ago, King Abdul Aziz Bin Saud imagined a country that could match — or surpass — any in the world with highways, utilities, airports and other signs of modern progress.
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CAATSAA Law Meant to Punish America’s Foes Is Hurting Its Partners: Mattis
The law imposes sanctions, among other groups, on anyone who buys Russian military equipment. The secretary said there needs to be a “national security exception” for countries the U.S. is trying to woo away from Moscow.
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InflationSaudi Inflation Starts to Decline as VAT Impact Lessens
Consumer prices rose by 2.8 percent year on year in March, according to official statistics released on April 24, compared to a rate of 2.9 percent in February.
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