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The 13 ‘Programs’ in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
- April 27,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 document, released on Monday April 25th, provides an ambitious roadmap for significant changes to the Kingdom’s economy and society over the next 15 years. The document highlights three general themes: a “vibrant society“, a “thriving economy“, and an “ambitious nation,” under which the document makes commitments to achieve progress on both […]
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Full Text: Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ National Transformation Program
- April 26,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is chair of the Council of Economic Development Authority (CEDA) and Minister of Defense presented the much-anticipated ‘Vision 2030’ framework of new policies to be pursued by the Saudi government. Here’s the full text of his presentation, as well as the Vision 2030 roadmap itself. The […]
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President Obama, King Salman Attend GCC Summit in Riyadh; Pledge to build on ‘Deep Strategic Partnership’
- April 21,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
President Obama and King Salman attended the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today at the Al-Diriyah Palace. The White House on Wednesday called the summit “an important opportunity for the United States and its Gulf partners to strengthen cooperation against [the Islamic State group] and also to address regional […]
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Muted Reception for President Obama in Riyadh Belies Strong U.S.-Saudi Cooperation on Security, Economy
- April 20,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler
President Obama arrived in Riyadh today to a chilly official reception from Saudi Arabia indicative of strained ties between his administration and the Kingdom. While King Salman welcomed the other heads of state of the visiting GCC leaders with “pomp and circumstance,” President Obama deplaned Air Force One and was met by the governor of Riyadh […]
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As President Obama Heads to Saudi Arabia, Economic Cooperation and Enhanced Bi-Lateral Security Will be on Agenda
- April 15,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
As President Obama heads to Saudi Arabia next week to meet with HRH King Salman and attend a GCC summit, familiar topics as well as new issues will be on the agenda for the President’s 3rd official visit to Saudi Arabia and second meeting with King Salman since September. Along with long-standing regional and security concerns that require U.S.-Saudi […]
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King Salman Arrives in Turkey after Egypt visit, Awarded Highest State Medal by Erdogan in Ankara
- April 12,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Following a 5-day trip to Egypt, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman visited Turkey, a key ally in the struggle to defeat the self-described ISIS in neighboring Syria and Iraq. King Salman met today with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and will stay in Ankara until Wednesday, and then will travel to Istanbul for the 13th annual meeting with the Organization of […]
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What to Know About the CBS 60 Minutes on Redacted 28 Pages in House/Senate 9/11 Report
- April 11,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
Last night’s report by CBS’s 60 Minutes with correspondent Steve Kroft covered the controversial classified pages of the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 report produced by U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in December 2002. This report preceded what is known […]
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In Egypt, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Reaffirms Commitment to Bi-Lateral Ties
- April 8,2016
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- SUSTG Team
In what is being hailed as a landmark visit, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived in Egypt to re-affirm Saudi-Egyptian ties and engage a critical regional ally on key foreign policy concerns. King Salman, who was also accompanied by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and dozens of Saudi officials and leaders, including 14 ministers, was received […]
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif Joins Twitter
- April 7,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Following the lead of King Salman and other top Saudi government officials, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has joined the social microblogging website Twitter using the handle @M_Naif_Alsaud. The Crown Prince chairs the Council of Political and Security Affairs (CPSA) and is Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia. His first tweet, sent on April 5, 2016 […]
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Saudi Arabia was world’s third largest military spender in 2015, surpassing Russia
- April 6,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia surpassed Russia in military spending for 2015 to be the world’s third largest spender on defense, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The United States retained its top position globally in total military spending in 2015, accounting for almost one-third of all military spending globally. The […]
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Trump National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien Has Covid-19
Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien tested positive for Covid-19 but the White House said his infection poses no risk to the president or Vice President Mike Pence. O’Brien “has mild symptoms and has been self-isolating and working from a secure location off site,” the White House said in a statement, confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. “There is no risk of exposure to the president or the vice president.”
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Anti-ISIS coalition — saying Iraqi security forces now effective — reducing personnel, shifting mission focus
Task Force Iraq, a one-star subordinate command of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, works by, with, and through Iraqi forces to hunt down remnants of ISIS in Iraq. The transition will see its personnel numbers reduced and its structure reorganized.
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Arab governments denounce Israel’s plans to annex the West Bank, warning it will imperil regional security and peace building. But will Israel listen?
The West Bank, which the Jewish state has occupied since the 1967 Middle East war, is home to as many as 3 million Palestinians and roughly 430,000 Israeli Jews living in scores of settlements. The United Nations and most European countries consider the settlements illegal, but Israel and the Trump administration dispute this.
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Lebanese security forces investigating explosion near Hariri convoy this month
Lebanese security forces are investigating an explosion 11 days ago that took place near the convoy of former Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, Hariri’s office said on Sunday. Hariri’s office said the incident, in which nobody was hurt, took place during a tour of the eastern Beqaa valley and was not made public at the time to prevent inflaming passions in an already politically charged atmosphere.
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New IDC Report Analyzes Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Landscape
Evolving digital transformation strategies and shifting industry dynamics across Saudi Arabia are driving organizations to innovate and explore new technologies and delivery models. In turn, this is creating a complex ecosystem beset by new cybersecurity challenges. As a result, cybersecurity is no longer limited to protecting technology assets but must also ensure business resiliency.
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Saudi Arabia’s food security strategy overcame global supply crisis, says ministry
He said that the Kingdom had also achieved unprecedented levels of self-sufficiency in many agricultural products such as dates, where it surpassed 125 percent, 60 percent in vegetables and poultry, 55 percent in fish, 116 percent in eggs, and 109 percent in milk.
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Opinion: Annexing the West Bank Would Compromise Israel’s Security and Core Values
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is about to make a hasty unilateral annexation of at least parts of the West Bank and the Jordan Valley, under the blessing of U.S. President Donald Trump. Details on the annexation’s scope, format, methodology, timeline, or rationale have not yet been disclosed to Israel’s security cabinet.
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Saudi to distribute $493 million as ‘Ramadan Aid’ for social security beneficiaries
Saudi king Salman ordered on Monday the distribution of “Ramadan Aid” worth 1.85 billion riyal ($492.6 million) for social security beneficiaries, the state news agency reported. Providers of families will get 1,000 riyals each while family members will get 500 riyals each.
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Video: Food Security Saudi Arabia and the rest of GCC
Food Security in Saudi Arabia and the GCC virtual conference about the political, economic, social and environmental elements in light of the current cornona virus pandemic. The collective efforts of WHO, FAO, UN to mitigate am control the spread of corona virus (COVID 19)
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Attacks on oil security blamed on Islamic State group expose gap in securing northern Iraq
Two small arms attacks on oil security forces over past two days are the latest in Kirkuk area security gaps exploited by suspected Islamic State group militants.
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