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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 Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait Not to Allow U.S. Airbases to Be Used Against Iran
Urgent calls for de-escalation dominated the discussions, with regional leaders expressing fears that an extended conflict could jeopardize key oil installations. Although Iran has not directly threatened Gulf oil facilities, it has hinted that intervention from "Israel supporters" could lead to retaliation against their interests in the region. According to Saudi commentator Ali Shihabi, Gulf states believe an Iranian strike on their oil facilities is unlikely, but are cautious given the hints conveyed through unofficial channels.
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Middle East conflict triggers 12% plunge in global cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin falls to $60,750: Experts
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has taken a heavy toll on the global cryptocurrency market, plunging total market volume by over 12 per cent over the last 24 hours to $81.11 billion. The crash in the market volume has brought the global cryptocurrency market cap to $2.11 trillion on Friday, close to a 1 per cent decline from the previous day and a massive 30 per cent fall from its all-time high of $3 trillion.
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Saudi Arabia Railways Joins EULYNX Signalling Consortium
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has officially joined the EULYNX Consortium, making it the first organisation outside of Europe to become part of the group. The EULYNX Consortium is an international collaboration of leading European railway infrastructure managers dedicated to the standardisation and modernisation of railway signalling systems.
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Gulf region remains a bright spot amid global uncertainty, IMF says
Despite numerous shocks over the past few years, the GCC region remains a “bright spot” amid global uncertainty, according to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Unemployment remains low, inflation is under control, major port exports have rebounded and international flight arrivals remain stable, Ms Georgieva told the annual GCC ministerial meeting in Doha on Thursday.
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Foreign ministers of GCC and Iran meet to address escalating tensions in the region
Albudaiwi said that the meeting discussed the increasing escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international peace and security. He stressed on the urgency of de-escalation, exercising maximum restraint, and sparing the region further instability from the dangers of wars and destruction, and their effects on the peoples of the region and the world.
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Qatar: Minister of Finance spotlights huge GCC financial and economic accomplishments
He noted that the GCC is expected to achieve a 4.7-percent growth rate in 2025, up from 2.4 percent in 2024, and largely outperforming the relatively weak 2023 rates due to oil production reduction as part of efforts to support prices.
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Gulf states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in Iran-Israel conflict, sources say
Gulf Arab states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in the conflict between Tehran and Israel in meetings in Doha this week on the back of concerns that a wider escalation in violence could threaten their oil facilities, two sources told Reuters. Ministers from Gulf Arab states and Iran attending a meeting of Asian nations hosted by Qatar centred their conversations around de-escalation, the sources said.
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Saudi foreign minister: A two-state solution is more urgent than ever
A two-state solution is not merely an ideal; it is the only viable path to ensuring Palestine, Israel and the region’s long-term security. Uncontrolled escalatory cycles are the building blocks of wider war. In Lebanon, we are witnessing this first hand. Peace cannot be built on a foundation of occupation and resentment; true security for Israel will come from recognising the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. By embracing a solution that allows both peoples to coexist in peace, we can dismantle the cycle of violence that has entrapped both sides for far too long.
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Delta Air Lines and Saudia Airlines enter into new codeshare agreement
As further evidence of the importance of US carriers establishing and expanding travel options to the Middle East, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Saudia Airlines, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement, which remains subject to regulatory approval, builds on the existing interline agreement between the two companies.
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Together Iran and Israel are destroying Biden’s Middle East policy
Ironically, the principal threat to this US imperative has come from Israel rather than Iran. In the week following the October 7 attacks, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant began pressing for a major offensive against Hezbollah. Mr Biden pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reject these demands and focus on Hamas. A similar scenario was repeated at least twice.
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