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John Sfakianakis on the Saudi Economy and 2015 Budget, Oil Prices, and the Opening of the Saudi Stock Market
- January 5,2015
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- SUSTG Team
SUSTG’s President Richard Wilson sits down with Dr. John Sfakianakis of Ashmore Group to discuss a range of key economic an political topics for Saudi Arabia. This discussion is part of SUSTG.com and SUSRIS.com’s FocusKSA series of online interviews with a wide variety of experts and analysts whose commentary provides insight on issues of importance to […]
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John Kerry’s Remarks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner
- December 12,2014
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- SUSTG Team
In an energetic and wide-ranging speech delivered to guests attending the Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner on Monday night at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of State John Kerry praised the work of the Center and the development of business relationships between the United States and the Middle East region. Secretary Kerry shared […]
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Jadwa Investment: Oil Market Dynamics and Saudi Fiscal Challenges
- December 8,2014
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- SUSTG Team
After a significant drop in oil’s price on international markets since July 2014, the impact on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s budget and fiscal policy is assessed in Jadwa Investment just-released research note. Head of Research Dr. Fahad Alturki notes that the recent decision not to cut output by OPEC “adds further uncertainty not only on the global […]
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As Oil Dips Below $70, American Producers Wonder Where the Bottom Is and Eye an End to Export Ban
- December 8,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
The second half of 2014 has been a lively period for the U.S. shale industry. Fueled by new technologies and a soaring oil price, everyone from upstart producers to big oil were taking advantage of new production opportunities in United States in shale deposits. Over the last year, the U.S. alone accounted for 82% of non-OPEC production growth, […]
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Smartphone Generation: The Overnight Mobile Internet Revolution in the MENA Region
- December 1,2014
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- Khaldoon Tabaza
What is the single indicator related to the online market opportunity in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia that beats all other developed and developing countries? Just take a look at people in coffee shops, malls, or even at family gatherings, you’ll notice immediately that everyone has a smartphone. To be specific, 74% of […]
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With Hagel Out, Obama’s Next Appointment for Defense Secretary Will Have an Impact on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- November 26,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Just days before President Obama announced in the White House Rose Garden that his Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel would resign, Hagel met with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Miteb bin Abdullah – a rising star in Saudi Arabia at the Pentagon. With Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel set to resign, all eyes in the Middle East and […]
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Saudi Arabia will see 1.2 million barrels per day of new refining capacity by 2020
- November 19,2014
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- SUSTG Team
According to a recently released research note by Jadwa Investment, Saudi Arabia will see an increase of 1.2 MBPD of new refining capacity by 2020 representing a “major investment in downstream sector.” Jadwa’s Head of Research, Dr. Fahad Alturki notes: “Saudi Arabia will see 1.2 million barrels per day (mbpd) of new refining capacity come […]
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SUSRIS: Saudi Oil Production “Crucial” to EIA 2015 Forecast
- November 14,2014
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- SUSTG Team
“Changes in the forecast of Saudi Arabian oil production are crucial to the revised outlook and a major source of uncertainty in the year ahead. Saudi Arabia has indicated interest in preserving market share rather than unilaterally carrying the burden of cutting production to balance the global oil market. In addition to numerous statements by […]
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Saudi Officials Visit Wounded from Al-Ahsa Terror Strike as Security Agencies Expand Activities
- November 7,2014
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- SUSTG Team
The clampdown on extremism broadened on Friday as Saudi Arabia’s security forces have arrested another 8 people in Monday’s terrorist attack in a Shiite village in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, according to media reports, including two police officers. The raids were conducted simultaneously across the country, including in Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Province, Arab News reported […]
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Khoja Out as Information Minister, Replacement Named
- November 6,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah relieved Culture and Information Minister Abdul Aziz Khoja of his post by royal decree and replaced him with Bandar bin Mohammed Asaad Hajjar, an economist and Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Minister. Although an Arab News headline said that Culture and Information Minister Abdul Aziz Khoja “quit,” media outlets are speculating that the Khoja was actually […]
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VATThree down, three to go in the GCC as Bahrain set to roll out VAT
Bahrain's primary legislation has been in circulation for a few months (in Arabic). However, the more detailed regulations remain unseen, making it difficult for businesses that need to prepare to do so.
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War in YemenYemen: fighting dies down in Hodeidah as ceasefire starts
Yemen’s warring parties are observing the first day of a UN-negotiated ceasefire in the key port city of Hodeidah, opening the way for monitors to enter the area and start the process of administering a formal withdrawal of troops over the next month.
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SyriaActivist Who Used Humor to Highlight War Is Gunned Down in Syria
A prominent anti-government activist in Syria who used biting wit to draw international attention to his country’s plight was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in his hometown on Friday, his friends said.
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LegendaryLegendary Shoots Down Any Plans for $700 Million Saudi Investment
Legendary Entertainment is denying a report that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, or Public Investment Fund, is eyeing a $700 million investment in the entertainment company owned by the Chinese Dalian Wanda Group.
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Saudi Aramco IPOAramco may list downstream oil assets after SABIC acquisition
Saudi Aramco may consider spinning off its growing downstream division, which includes oil refining assets, a business where the oil giant is investing heavily to meet rising fuel demand in Asia, strategists said.
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U.S.-Saudi RelationsU.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia
U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday the Senate could vote within weeks on legislation to punish Saudi Arabia over the war in Yemen and the death of a journalist at its consulate in Istanbul.
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Oil PricesOil prices down 20 percent in a month as fundamentals weaken
Oil markets on Friday remained weak as rising supply and concerns of an economic slowdown pressured prices, with U.S. crude now down by 20 percent since early October.
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Oil PricesOil prices down on Iran sanction exemptions, demand concerns
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after Washington granted sanctions exemptions to top buyers of Iranian oil, lifting supply concerns and turning the market’s focus to worries that an economic slowdown may curb fuel demand.
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Middle East Strategic AllianceMiddle East upheaval casts a shadow over ‘Arab NATO’
The Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA), Washington’s name for a repeatedly delayed military consortium first floated by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, remains slated for a delayed January rollout but could face another postponement.
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Saudi Stock MarketForeign selling of Saudi stocks slows down
The reduction in selling is an indication that many managers are still optimistic about expected inflows into Saudi Arabia of about $15 billion of ‘passive’ funds next year, when the Tadawul joins emerging market indexes.
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