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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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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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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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The 10 Best SPA Photos This Month – February 2014 Edition
- March 4,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia’s state-run press agency, the SPA, is a valuable resource. Continuing with our new series on the best photos from the SPA from the previous month, click here to see a slideshow of the best photos from this month’s events. The SPA is similar to the press offices of U.S. and other government offices […]
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Is the Saudi Arabian Economy Productive?
- February 21,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
Over the past few years, key macroeconomic indicators point to remarkable breakthroughs by the Saudi Arabian economy. The Kingdom’s economy maintained high GDP growth rates, a budget surplus, growth in the Kingdom’s current account, all while the ratio of public debt to GDP remained minimal. Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate remained low amidst a large influx […]
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Is Saudi Arabia Too Dependent on Management Consultants and Think Tanks?
- February 11,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
During the past ten years, major think tanks and global management consulting firms came to different government agencies and ministries in Saudi Arabia to provide them with recommendations and plans in return for huge wages – in the millions of Riyals. This makes me wonder whether these governmental bodies and ministries are managed by those […]
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The 10 Best SPA Photos This Month – January 2014 Edition
- February 3,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
For those that follow Saudi news closely, the state-run Saudi Press Agency is a valuable resource. Similar to the press offices of U.S. and other government offices and ministries around the world, the SPA is updated daily, and features local, national and international news from the official feed on its website in Arabic and English. […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Export Figures are Just Numbers on Paper
- February 3,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
During the past few weeks, we have heard in statements from Saudi officials that Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports are increasing. In 2013 alone, the value of Saudi oil exports increased by 6.7%, while non-oil exports increased by 2.4%. From 2003 to 2012, total non-oil exports increased from SAR 350 billion to 1.4 trillion.
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Opinion: Comprehensive Reform of the Labor Market in Saudi Arabia
- January 26,2014
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- John Sfakianakis
Besides energy subsidies and the future of energy consumption at the local level, the labor market is considered one of the key variables with respect to the economic future of the kingdom. The labor market should be an integral part of the thinking of government officials when planning at all levels, without exception. The Ministry of […]
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Saudi AramcoPetronas Could Soon Seal Partnership With Saudi Aramco on $21 Billion Refinery
Malaysia’s national oil company is set to make a final investment decision in December that is expected to bring in Saudi Arabian Oil Co., or Saudi Aramco, as its partner for a roughly $21 billion refining and petrochemicals project, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Saudi-UKBritain’s Labour Party call for UK to withdraw support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen fails
Boris Johnson rejects calls for end to arms sales to Saudi Arabia as it maintains ‘positive diplomatic influence where UK interests are at stake’
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IraqCarter: To consolidate gains, US troops expected to remain in Iraq after Mosul
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter suggested US forces are unlikely to drawdown their presence in Iraq if Mosul is recaptured, as any security gains may be fragile.
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U.S.-Saudi InvestmentUS eyes private sector investments as part of Saudi’s National Transformation Program
“Some new sectors and sub sectors are emerging as part of the programme. The US government is trying to identify new technologies and solutions that can be introduced in Saudi Arabia from the private sector side in health care, power generation among others,” said Douglas J Wallace, commercial counsellor in the US embassy in Riyadh on the sidelines of AmCham Abu Dhabi round-table summit on Wednesday.
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Anti-ISIS CampaignAs Mosul Battle Rages, Carter Heads to Europe for Anti-ISIS Talks
A long-scheduled gathering becomes a real-time assessment for the complex offensive.
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