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  • Islam and science: The road to renewal
     

    The tide of money is bearing a fleet of results. In the 2000 to 2009 period Turkey’s output of scientific papers rose from barely 5,000 to 22,000; with less cash, Iran’s went up 1,300, to nearly 15,000. Quantity does not imply quality, but the papers are getting better, too. Scientific journals, and not just the […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s Six New Economic Cities
     

    Except for King Abdullah Economic City, each of the cities has its own area specialization being developed around at least one globally competitive cluster or industry. They are also being developed according to environmental guidelines using state-of-the-art greenfield solutions. The aim is to create opportunities for the private sector by way of jobs and attractive […]

     
  • Must-see interactive 360° view from top of Burj Dubai
     

    On the heels of last month’s viral photograph of the World’s Tallest Mountain, Mount Everest, which was captured in astounding interactive detail so much so that you can zoom in and out and see the entire mountain, it looks like a similar project was done on top of Dubai’s impressive Burj Khalifa tower, currently the […]

     
  • Saudi investment in education tripled in just a decade
     

    In Saudi Arabia, the government appropriated SR204 billion ($54.4 billion) for education in its budget for 2013, from SR168 billion ($44.80 billion) in 2012, and SR150 billion ($40 billion) in 2011. Investment in human capital has become a top priority for the Saudi government, as spending on education has more than tripled since 2000. The […]

     
  • Living and working in a Saudi Arabian compound
     

    Fiona attended an interview in Dublin which included a short exam paper. “Four months later, my friend and I were saying goodbye to Ireland,” she states. Fiona is based in the Eastern Province of Saudi, in one of Saudi Aramco’s five health care facilities, the Dhahran Health Centre. The oil company’s health care facilities care for […]

     
  • Interview with Thuraya Al-Arrayed, Women Join Shura Council
     

    This month King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia kept his promise and appointed women to the Shura Council for the first time. The council is a non-voting, advisory body. But the inclusion of women is significant. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Thuraya al-Arrayed, one of the Shura’s new female members.

     
  • Oil Exports, Politics and Propaganda
     

    Last month, the US mainstream media barraged us with simplistic reports about how the US will soon be producing more oil than Saudi Arabia—making America the world’s top producer. Left out of this story was the fact that the math was a bit skewed: the US may end up producing more total hydrocarbons than Saudi […]

     
  • Al-Assaf, Al-Rabiah Headline Important Private Sector Initiative in Riyadh
     

    The high-level meeting, an ambitious private sector initiative, addressed joint Arab action agendas, with 21 proposals of developmental projects discussed. Saudi Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf and Commerce Minister Tawfig Al Rabiah headlined this important event in Riyadh, which was widely discussed on Social Media sites and in the general media.

     
  • Breakthrough in Saudi Arabia: 30 women named to parliament
     

    King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia issued Friday a historic decree allowing women to be members of the kingdom’s previously all-male Shura Council for the first time. The decree amended two article in the council’s statute introducing a 20 percent quota for women in the country’s 150-member Shura Council, and the king appointed […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s ‘golden age of learning’ under King Abdullah
     

    The major barrier in the progress of science in Muslim countries is the absence of a culture based on scientific research. There are no established research strategies, poor institutional support and insufficient integration among science-rich communities. Appointments and promotions in faculties must be based on merit. Muslim countries must create a merit-based structure that fosters […]

     

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  • Saudi Arabia needs a second airline because it’s ‘not as easy as it should be’ to get to ‘the home of Cristiano Ronaldo,’ says the CEO of the country’s next carrier

    Tony Douglas, the CEO behind Saudi Arabia's soon-to-be second flag carrier, couldn't get a direct flight to Singapore from his home base of Riyadh. Douglas, who heads Riyadh Air, had to instead fly to Dubai, then transfer to UAE-based airline Emirates to get to Southeast Asia. Other staff members had to fly Qatar Airways via Doha. Saudi Arabia is "the home of Cristiano Ronaldo [and] a country that’s two-thirds the size of Europe." Douglas said in a moderated discussion at Aviation Festival Asia 2024 in Singapore on Wednesday.

  • Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to talk prisoners, Russia war

    I had a meaningful and candid conversation with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We discussed the Peace Formula's points and the progress that can be made in implementing them. Saudi Arabia's leadership can assist in finding equitable solutions. We value His Royal Highness' commitment to restoring genuine peace and are grateful for his advice and support. I also spoke about our efforts and dialogue with partners in preparation for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland. We discussed the summit’s substance and the steps that can be taken to restore true security to Ukraine, Europe, and the global community of nations. We also looked at specific opportunities for economic and technological cooperation between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia.

  • Abandoned at sea, Houthi-damaged ship awaits towing to Saudi Arabia amid oil slick concerns

    A vessel impaired in a mid-February Houthi attack offshore Yemen remains abandoned at sea awaiting towing to safe harbor amid growing concerns of an oil spill. The Iran-backed militant group claimed it dealt “catastrophic damage” during a Feb. 18 offensive against the Belize-flagged general cargo vessel Rubymar, which the Houthis said was “at risk of potential sinking in the Gulf of Aden.” The tanker’s crew abandoned ship.

  • Saudi Arabia introduces clean diesel and gasoline fuels in Kingdom’s market

    The Ministry of Energy said that the introduction of these two fuels comes as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to reduce emissions and reach net zero in 2060 through the application of the circular carbon economy approach. The report added that the launch of these resources would encourage car manufacturers to introduce the latest energy-efficient vehicle technologies to the Kingdom.

  • Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia seeking support for peace plan

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he sought funds and support for his peace plan to end the two-year war and a deal to secure the return of prisoners of war from Russia. Saudi Arabia has ties with both Moscow and Kyiv and has played an important role in mediating previous prisoner swaps between the two sides. Mr Zelenskyy said on X, formerly Twitter, that Ukraine continued to "rely on Saudi Arabia's ongoing active support" in pushing forward his "Peace Formula" to end the war, which entered its third year at the weekend.

  • Saudi Arabia launches Euro 5 clean petrol and diesel in the market

    The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday the completion of its launch of Euro 5 clean petrol and diesel in the Kingdom’s markets, to replace the petrol and diesel fuels that were existing in the market. The ministry stated that the two new fuels, like the earlier ones, are suitable for all means of transportation, and that the change aims to provide highly efficient, low-emission fuel that contributes to preserving the environment and achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

  • What’s Next For Tourism in Saudi Arabia

    In the final Skift Travel Spotlight dispatch from World Travel Market in London, Skift speaks with Niall Gibbons, NEOM's Head of Tourism, about what’s on the horizon for travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia.

  • I love coffeeshop culture in Saudi Arabia

    There are so many cafés with unique design, the best matcha late and they’re often open till midnight or even later. For people like me - night owls, writers, thinkers and lovers of night strolls, this is perfect!

  • Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held talks in Saudi Arabia with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in an attempt to push for an end to the invasion of Ukraine and the return of prisoners of war from Russia. A statement on Zelenskyy’s website said the two men discussed a Ukrainian plan to end the conflict, and said that the president had thanked MBS for his mediation role.

  • CFA Puts Saudi Arabia at the Heart of Its Middle East Expansion

    The CFA Institute is working to expand its membership network in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia a key focus as the country opens up its financial markets and looks to diversify its investment industry. The non-profit educational organization for chartered financial analysts aims to double the number of members in the kingdom to about 1,000 over the next three years, while also growing the pool of candidates by 20% a year, said Marg Franklin, its president and chief executive officer.