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Saudi Arabia’s New Currency Offers Security Upgrades, Phases Out Small Notes
Saudi Arabia has unveiled newly designed banknotes and coins with added security features that make forgery difficult. The new issuance is the first step to addressing the preponderance of one-Riyal bills currently in circulation. Half of all Saudi paper notes are one-Riyal notes, which is worth a little more than a quarter U.S. dollar. A […]
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WTO launches new World Trade Outlook Indicator
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has launched a new World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) designed to provide “real time” information on trends in global trade, the organization said on its website. The WTOI was unveiled in Shanghai, China on July 8th ahead of a meeting of G20 trade ministers. “Combining a variety of trade-related indices, the […]
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Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program Released
Saudi Arabia has unveiled its long-awaited National Transformation Program (NTP), a 112-page document outlining Saudi Arabia’s strategic objectives in achieving its previously-announced “Vision 2030” initiative as well as identifying the challenges faced by government bodies in the economic and development sectors. “The National Transformation Program is one of the executive programs supporting Vision 2030. The program […]
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Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Opens Up on Personal History; ‘Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’
In his second exclusive and wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince, chair of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), and minister of defense opened up on his rise to power, his initial struggles and ultimate acceptance under the late King Abdullah, and his fondness for Winston Churchill and Sun Tzu’s The […]
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Deputy Crown Prince: Saudi National Transformation Plan Part of Larger ‘Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ to be Unveiled April 25
During another interview with Bloomberg last week Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the “Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” – a comprehensive plan the includes developmental, economic and social aspects and is intended to position Saudi Arabia for a post-oil era – will be announced on April 25th. The National Transformation Plan […]
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Riyadh Metro’s New Trains will have Three Separate Classes of Cars
The trains for Riyadh’s forthcoming metro project on lines 1 and 2 will have three separate classes of cars for citizens and expats, according to reports. The Siemens-built trains will have a first class for men with “gold-colored seats” that are wider than other sections. A second section will be for families, which in Saudi […]
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Solar Power in MENA to See Six-Fold Growth in 2015
The MENA region will see solar projects worth $2.7 billion unveiled in 2015, 6 times as much as 2014, according to Arabian Business, which cited a new study by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA). 1,800MW worth of solar projects will be tendered or awarded during the next 12 months, compared with less than 300MW […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Sheikh Ahmad al-Ghamdi Brings Unveiled Wife onto TV to Reiterate Women are Not Required to Wear the Niqab, Sparking Debate, Mufti Response
Saudi religious figure Sheikh Ahmad al-Ghamidi has stoked debate in Saudi society and piqued interest in foreign observers of the Kingdom and advocates of women’s rights, by appearing on Saudi television with his wife to reiterate the acceptability of unveiled women in the eyes of Islam, according to media reports. Al-Ghamidi appeared on “Badria,” a talk show […]
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend
Blinken is expected to participate at a special meeting of the World Economic Forum that will take place in Riyadh on April 28-29, the sources said. U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel as part of this trip and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials.
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Saudi Arabia’s cinema revenue soars to over $986 million in just six years
Saudi Arabia’s cinema industry has generated revenue of SAR3.7 billion ($986.42 million) just six years after the opening of its first cinemas. According to government data from the General Authority of Media Regulation, the industry sold from April 2018 to March of the current year, over 61 million tickets, screening a total of 1,971 films, including 45 local productions. This growth highlights the rapid adoption of cultural activities in Saudi Arabia, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030 to diversify the economy and improve the quality of life.
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Saudi ministry shuts 67 erring hospitality facilities in 3 months
The Ministry of Tourism has shut down as many as 67 tourism hospitality facilities, including hotels and residential apartments, across the Kingdom during the first three months of 2024. The punitive measures were taken after detection of various violations during inspection tours carried out by the ministry officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Inside the White House’s Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War
Over the course of 19 days, U.S. officials raced to contain escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid a series of attacks. WSJ’s Michael R. Gordon on what was going on behind the scenes as the White House worked to prevent a bigger conflict.
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Israel’s Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, US pressure
Israel's apparent strike on Iran after days of vacillation was small and appeared calibrated to dial back risks of a major war, even if the sheer fact it happened at all shattered a taboo of direct attacks that Tehran broke days earlier.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet had initially approved plans for a strike on Monday night inside Iranian territory to respond forcefully to last Saturday's missile and drones from Iran, but held back at the last-minute, three sources with knowledge of the situation said.
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Perspective: Newcomers Bring New Rules
The world’s challenges are increasingly complex. Borders could not stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, but Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine demonstrated that the kinds of national wars that characterized the 20th century were still relevant. Ideology has faded, and the states of the Global South have grown larger and wealthier. They now expect a larger share of the global pie. While cooperation has become more necessary, the world has entered an era of increased national contestation.
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Saudi Aramco in talks to buy 10% of China’s Hengli Petrochemical
Saudi oil giant Aramco said on Monday it is in talks to acquire a 10% stake in China's Hengli Petrochemical (600346.SS), opens new tab, a deal which would further bolster Aramco's growing downstream presence in China.Aramco (2222.SE), opens new tab is in talks with parent Hengli Group Co and signed a memorandum of understanding over the proposed transaction, which is subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals, Aramco said in a statement.
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The Importance of Venture Capital for Startups in Saudi Arabia
Startups are a critical component of the 21st-century economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering national economic growth. In Saudi Arabia, venture capital (VC) is gaining increasing importance in supporting startups and enabling them to grow and thrive. In this article, we'll explore the importance of venture capital for startups in Saudi Arabia and its impact on the national economy.
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Amid Iran-Israel confrontation, large blast at Iraqi base raises questions
A massive explosion at a base used by Iraqi security forces, including the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), has raised questions over culpability. The blast has particularly grabbed attention as it follows the unprecedented direct exchange of fire between Iran and Israel. While PMU representatives initially blamed the US for the incident, a subsequent retraction has led to speculations about the true nature of the blast.
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