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In Interview, Prince Turki Al-Faisal Calls for U.S. Reassurances, Renewed American Commitment to Kingdom
- September 9,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al-Faisal Al-Saud, the former intelligence chief for Saudi Arabia, has called on the United States to show a renewed commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security and the U.S.-Saudi partnership in comments to CNBC published today. One of the ways the United States could show that commitment is ensuring American defense equipment in […]
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Saudi Arabia Re-Allows Entry From and Travel to UAE, Argentina and South Africa – SPA
- September 8,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia removed the United Arab Emirates, Argentina and South Africa from its entry banned country list and re-allowed citizens to travel to the three countries starting Sept. 8, Reuters reports, citing state media. The decision comes just weeks before Dubai is set to host the Dubai Expo 2020 trade fair.
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‘Massive’ Coral Colony Discovered on Saudi Arabia’s Al-Waqadi Island is First in Region
- September 7,2021
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- SUSTG Team
A team of marine scientists and environment experts working for the Red Sea Development Company found a massive and unique coral reef south of Al-Waqadi Island off of Saudi Arabia’s coastline, Arab News and the Saudi Press Agency report.
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Saudi Arabia Ranks 2nd in G20 in Digital Competitiveness — Report
- September 6,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia has been ranked second among the G20 countries in the Digital Competitiveness Report for the year 2021, a publication issued by the European Center for Digital Competitiveness, according to a report. The reports findings are based on data provided by the Global Competitiveness Index issued by the World Economic Forum, and supporting data […]
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Saudi Arabia Emphasizes ‘A New National Mind-Set’ for $1 Trillion in Mining Opportunities
- September 3,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia is re-energizing its efforts to attract foreign investment into local mining and minerals opportunities, with the Kingdom’s Vice-Minister of Mining Affairs declaring that Saudi has a “a new national mind-set” on the sector.
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Jadwa Chartbook for September 2021: PMI Indicates Continued Expansion for Saudi Economy
- September 2,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Jadwa Investment’s recently-released Chartbook for the month of September shows a Saudi economy awaking from the pandemic year with solid figures in non-oil PMI, consumer spending, and POS transactions.
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Bloomberg Report: Saudi Arabia Continues to Combat Pandemic with ‘World’s Toughest Rules’
- September 1,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Since the start of the global pandemic last year, Saudi Arabia’s authorities and leadership have implemented progressive policies to help the Kingdom mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus within its borders. From imposing strict fines for individuals and businesses who flaunt rules on mask mandates and distancing requirements to shutting down international travel, and even all but cancelling […]
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8 Reportedly Injured in Houthi Terrorist Drone Attack at Abha International Airport
- August 31,2021
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- SUSTG Team
At least eight people were wounded on Monday in Houthi terrorist drone strikes on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport, Reuters reports, citing local sources and news outlets. The terrorist attack also also damaged a civilian airplane, Saudi state TV reported.
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Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Exports Rise 52 Percent in Q2 2021, Data Show
- August 30,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rose a whopping 52 percent during the second quarter of this year as evidence the kingdom’s economy continues to recover from the pandemic continues to mount. The total value of exports for the three-month period to the end of June increased to 238.6 billion Saudi riyals ($63.62bn), the Saudi Press Agency […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Technology Ministry Announces ‘LaunchKSA’ to Power Digital Innovation with $1 Billion Backing
- August 27,2021
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced the launch of LaunchKSA, which promises to enhance innovation, augment digital know-how, support youth, and transform Saudi Arabia into the region’s largest digital economy.
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EntertainmentThe Fun Starts Now: Saudi Government Launches $3 Billion Investment Drive In Entertainment Sector
Last year it set up the General Authority for Entertainment, which is responsible for developing the entertainment sector. In February this year the country's first ever Comic-Con event was held in Jeddah. More recently, the government has said women would be welcome at the King Fahd stadium in Riyadh to attend national day celebrations – the first time this has happened.
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Saudi-EgyptEgyptian, Saudi warplanes take part in joint war games
Warplanes from allies Egypt and Saudi Arabia have begun joint war games that are coinciding with separate drills between Egypt and both the United States and Russia.
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Global Engagement CenterAnalysts Are Quitting the State Department’s Anti-Russia Propaganda Team
The Obama administration established the GEC in 2016 to counter ISIS’ various online messaging efforts, directing the new office to use data and work with international partners in a bid to undermine extremist propaganda more effectively than State’s previous such unit, the Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications.GEC’s toolbox included various outreach efforts, including highly targeted ad buys on Facebook.
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U.S. State DepartmentTop State Department Officials Step Down in “Black Friday” Exodus
The top State Department envoy responsible for overseeing U.S. policy at the United Nations and other international organizations stepped down from her post Friday, continuing an exodus that is thinning the ranks of America’s most experienced career diplomats, according to a U.S. official.
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Start-Up InvestingMiddle East start-up investment nears $1 billion in 2017
Showing the strong business potential for entrepreneurs, start-up investment in the Middle East and North Africa will near $1 billion in 2017, according to the World Economic Forum.
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Religious Police AttackedReport: Saudi religious police headquarters comes under fire
A state-linked Saudi news website is reporting that assailants opened fire on the Riyadh headquarters of the country’s religious police.
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U.S. State DepartmentTillerson tightens the reins at the State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson last month tightened his control over the State Department by taking back powers previously held by the top career foreign service officer, an action critics said would delay major decisions and marginalize career diplomats.
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Hip HopHow Hip Hop became part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene
There has been debate over Hip Hop’s culturally acceptability in Saudi Arabia and whether it can become part of the Kingdom’s art landscape. Al-Jasser noted that the art of Hip Hop must be respectful and consistent with the Kingdom’s laws and regulations.
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Iran in the RegionCommentary: Iran Is Outgunning And Outsmarting The US Across The Middle East
Iran has enlisted tens of thousands of young Shiite men into an armed network that is challenging the US across the Middle East. The Trump administration is not prepared.
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Saudi CounterterrorismUS State Department praises Saudi counterterrorism efforts
“Saudi Arabia continued to maintain a strong counterterrorism relationship with the US and supported enhanced bilateral cooperation to ensure the safety of both US and Saudi citizens within Saudi territories and abroad,” the report said.
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