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Dow Chemical to Buy 15% More of Sadara to Boost Stake to 50%
- August 29,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Dow Chemical plans to buy an additional 15 percent stake in its $20 billion joint venture with Saudi Aramco, the companies said on Monday according to reports. The U.S.-Saudi joint venture, named Sadara, aims to transform Saudi Arabia “from a consumer and importer to a global exporter,” according to Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih. U.S.-based Dow Chemical […]
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Looking East, Saudi Arabia Plans $20b Investment Fund with China, Al-Falih Says
- August 24,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said that the Kingdom and China plan to establish and operate jointly a $20 billion investment fund, sharing costs and profits on a 50:50 basis, according to a Reuters report based on comments from the minister. H.E. Al-Falih, who is Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources, was […]
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Rules Issued for Small-Scale Solar Generation in Saudi Arabia
- August 21,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia has issued a regulatory framework for electricity consumers to operate their own, small-scale solar power generating systems and export unused power to the national grid, according to a Reuters report citing a government statement. The rules will come into force next July 1 and cover small photovoltaic facilities with generating capacity of no more […]
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New York Reportedly Pulls Ahead of London in Aramco Listing Race for ‘Political Considerations’; Final Decision Rests with Crown Prince Mohammed
- August 11,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Despite a report in July that Saudi Aramco’s advisers have reportedly recommended London for the historic listing of the oil company, a new report now says Saudi Arabia favors New York in part because of the strength of the U.S.-Saudi relationship. Reuters originally reported that US disclosure rules were a concern for Saudi authorities. London’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has […]
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Saudi Arabia is the World’s Largest Arms Importer, Qatar Third – UK Study
- August 10,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia is the largest arms importer in the world by total sales amount, with regional rival Qatar surging to third largest importer, according to a data released by the UK’s Ministry of Justice. The report sheds light on the flow of arms, weaponry and military equipment around the world. According to the data, which can be […]
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Vision 2030 Opportunities ‘Unprecedented in the Region’, HSBC Exec Says as Bank Plans Saudi Expansion
- August 9,2017
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- SUSTG Team
HSBC is planning to add staff to its Saudi Arabian operations as the kingdom embarks “on one of the biggest economic transformations attempted by any country,” the bank’s regional chief Georges Elhedery told Reuters, via the New York Times. HSBC, which started as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and is now based in London, is a […]
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Recent Economic Data for July 2017 Points to Mixed Picture for Saudi Economy
- August 3,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector accelerated in July, albeit at a moderate pace, while the expansion in employment slowed, according to a Reuters report citing a Emirates NBD survey. “The seasonally-adjusted Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.7 last month from 54.3 in June. A level above 50 means business is […]
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Iraq’s Moqtada al-Sadr Visits Jeddah, Meets with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
- July 31,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Iraq’s influential Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr made a rare visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, where he met the Saudi crown prince and other officials, according to the SPA and Reuters. It is the first visit by the powerful anti-American Shi’ite cleric in 11 years. Al-Sadr is the leader of the Sadrist Movement and the leader of Saraya […]
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Rumors Abound Regarding Location(s) of Saudi Aramco IPO Listing
- July 28,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Aramco’s advisers have recommended London for the historic listing of the oil company, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters in an exclusive report. The report said U.S. disclosure rules were a concern for Saudi authorities. London’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a rule change that would allow state-owned companies, such as Saudi Aramco, to […]
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Saudi Female Private Sector Employment Grew 10% in 2016, Ministry of Labor Says
- July 26,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The employment of Saudi women in the private sector increased 10 percent in 2016 over the previous year, according to the Saudi Ministry of Labor and Social Development as reported in the Saudi Gazette. The latest figures show a continuation of a dramatic increase in the last four years for female participation in the workplace. Based on figures provided […]
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Shale OilChevron to buy Anadarko Petroleum in a $33 billion cash and stock deal
Chevron announced plans Friday to acquire oil and gas exploration and production company Anadarko Petroleum in a cash and stock deal valued at $33 billion.
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LibyaTripoli forces take prisoners as EU demands Libya’s Haftar to stop offensive
An offensive by eastern forces on the Libyan capital Tripoli stalled in the face of strong resistance on the southern outskirts on Thursday and the internationally recognized government said it had taken almost 200 prisoners.
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Qatar CrisisUAE pilot vying to head aviation council pledges neutrality amid Qatar dispute
A United Arab Emirates pilot running to head the UN aviation agency’s governing council said she is capable of playing a “bridging role” in trying to resolve an air dispute between several Gulf states and Qatar.
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U.S.-TurkeyU.S. and Turkey Escalate Feud Over Russian Missile System
After months of hedging, the U.S. government this week took the first concrete step to block the delivery of the stealthy fighter jets to Turkey, unless Ankara backs away from the deal with Russia, ratcheting up tensions between the two countries.
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Entrepreneurship10 Saudi entrepreneurs make it to World Economic Forum’s most promising Arab startups
An online platform that offers quality home-cooked meals, a home maintenance website that links owners and service providers and a social learning platform are just among the ten Saudi companies that made it to the World Economic Forum’s 100 most promising startups for 2019.
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Natural GasA Saudi Company May Build Gazprom Route Through East Europe
Bulgaria picked a Saudi company to build a 474-kilometer (295-mile) natural gas pipeline, part of a grid upgrade designed to help transfer Russian gas from Turkey to central Europe.
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ME M&AAramco Megadeal Takes Middle East M&A Volume Near Europe Levels
The Middle East -- not traditionally known for its M&A track record -- is outshining other regions as weak commodity prices force oil-rich Gulf states to take radical steps to stay competitive and spur growth. Banks are leading the consolidation drive.
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Office of Foreign Assets ControlUnited States Disrupts Large Scale Front Company Network Transferring Hundreds of Millions of Dollars and Euros to the IRGC and Iran’s Ministry of Defense
“We are targeting a vast network of front companies and individuals located in Iran, Turkey, and the UAE to disrupt a scheme the Iranian regime has used to illicitly move more than a billion dollars in funds,” said Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin.
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KSA Expat Reunion2019 KSA Expat Reunion Annuitants Get an Up Close Look at Kingdom’s Transformation
In collaboration with Saudi Aramco’s Transportation and Aviation departments, groups of reunion guests were able to experience longer visits to Abha and Asir, Riyadh, and Jiddah, as well as day trips to Shaybah, al-Hasa, Madain Salih, and al-Uqair.
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QatarQatar’s ‘desert rose’ museum opens at last
Qatar on Thursday will open the doors to one of its most lavish cultural projects yet, a sweeping national museum designed by French architect Jean Nouvel that lays out the tiny Gulf state’s origin story and gas-powered rise to riches.
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