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Little Upside in Latest Jadwa Saudi Chartbook
- February 2,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment’s latest monthly chartbook overviewing the Saudi economy contains mostly negative economic data on consumer spending, activity, government accounts, and inflation. Economic data for the month of December 2015 indicates a slowdown in activity, and data on consumer spending continued to point to a softening trend, while PMI fell to a record low, […]
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Saudi Competitiveness, Energy, Women in Focus at 9th Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh
- January 26,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The 9th Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) in Riyadh entered its third and final day with a focus on energy, women in the workforce, and increasing Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness in the global economy. Annually, it is one of the largest business forums in the Kingdom and is well-attended by government, business, and academic leaders from Saudi […]
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Council of Saudi Chambers Kick-off U.S.-Saudi Arabia CEO Summit
- January 25,2016
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- SUSTG Team
On January 24, 2016 at the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce building the U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit kicks off a focused, high-level private-sector initiative to assess the U.S.-Saudi commercial and business environment in order to enhance bi-lateral trade, investment and cooperation. The Saudi-US Trade Group team is in Riyadh to participate in the inaugural U.S.-Saudi […]
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U.S., Saudi Business Leaders to Meet in Riyadh for U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit, GCF 2016
- January 21,2016
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- SUSTG Team
U.S. and Saudi business leaders will convene in Riyadh this weekend and into next week for events aimed at promoting business opportunities and investment in Saudi Arabia and enhancing the bi-lateral commercial relationship with the United States. The inaugural U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Saudi Chambers […]
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IMF Backs Saudi Cuts, Puts Saudi Growth Forecast at 1.2 Percent in 2016
- January 20,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The “new reality” of lower crude prices means governments in the Gulf – and especially Saudi Arabia – are right to cut spending to reflect this new fiscal reality, the IMF said. The IMF slashed its forecast for growth in Saudi Arabia, as it blamed the slowing Chinese economy, the collapse in oil prices and […]
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Oil Dips Below $30 on Brent for the First Time Since 2004 as Iran, China Put Downward Pressure on Prices
- January 14,2016
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- SUSTG Team
The price of oil on Brent fell below $30 a barrel for the first time since April 2004, but eventually recovered to $30.22, according to reports. Oil prices have fallen by 70% in the past 15 months. A gusher of supply from around the world continues to put downward pressure on prices. According to CNBC, U.S. […]
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Saudi Aramco Considers IPO, but Scope of Listing Unknown
- January 11,2016
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- SUSTG Team
As Saudi Arabia appears to actively consider a potential IPO for its state-owned oil company, Saudi Aramco, two conflicting reports emerged today about the potential scope of the offering. On Thursday of last week, Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman told the Economist in an interview that he was optimistic about the potential […]
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Saudi Arabia’ Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Gives His First On-the-Record Interview
- January 8,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and defense minister Mohammad bin Salman spoke to The Economist on January 4th in his first on-the-record interview. [Full transcript of the interview available here] [Economist leader here] The interview touched on a wide range of subjects with the son of King Salman, beginning with 7 questions on Saudi Arabia’s […]
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Saudi Stocks Hit 4-Year Low as Global Markets Shudder at China’s Second Halt in Trading This Week
- January 7,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s stock market has continued a tumultuous start to the new year, with the Kingdom’s benchmark index falling another 4.8 percent on Thursday to a four-year low. According to the Financial Times, the drop this year has totaled 10.6 percent, and leaves it 44 per cent weaker than its post financial crisis peak in 2014. The TASI […]
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Video Released Shows Timelapse Construction on Riyadh’s Metro Project
- January 5,2016
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- SUSTG Team
A recently released video by the leading construction partners on Riyadh’s metro project highlighted the progress made on the mega-project that will change the way the city’s residents get around. In October, the Riyadh metro project hit a major milestone as a consortium led by Spanish construction giant FCC said it has completed the drilling […]
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Wind PowerSaudi Arabia to intensify wind power investments
The kingdom's developers will build 6.2 giga-watts of wind capacity – or 46 per cent of the region’s total wind capacity addition – between 2019 and 2028, according to Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.
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EntertainmentSaudi Arabia Unveils $35 Billion Cinema Investment
Saudi Arabia's emerging cinema scene was given a boost on Thursday, following an announcement by the government to invest some $35 billion in cinemas by 2020. The investment, unveiled by the General Commission for Audiovisual Media, which issues cinema licenses, will be focussed on the cities of Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, with the aim of having some 2,500 screens opened in the country over the next five years.
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Investment40% of Saudi partnership in foreign investments
Ibrahim Al-Omar, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Saudi participation in foreign investments in the Kingdom is more than 40 percent.
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PakistanPakistan eyes $900 million investment deals during Malaysian PM’s visit
Pakistan is set to sign deals worth $900 million in telecoms, information technology during a three day visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, a senior official said on Thursday.
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LNGWhy Saudi Arabia is looking to enter the Arctic with an investment in Russian LNG
This latest development falls in line with the Saudi Arabia’s recently announced effort to become one of the world’s largest player in natural gas diversifying away from crude oil.
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Al-UlaSaudis to seek $20 billion investments for planned tourism landmark
Amr Madani, chief executive of the Royal Commission for al-Ula, said in an interview this week he expects targeted investments to eventually generate 35,000 jobs and contribute a combined 120 billion riyals ($32 billion) to gross domestic product over the next 17 years.
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TourismSaudis to seek $20 billion investments for planned tourism landmark
Saudi Arabia is targeting up to $20 billion of investments through 2035 for a planned landmark tourism destination and will hold a global investor roadshow before the end of the year, the head of the project told Reuters.
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Saudi-ChinaSaudi Arabia and Huawei sign five MoUs to boost investment
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Huawei have signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the Saudi-Chinese Investment Forum recently.
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Saudi-CanadaCanada risked losing more than $7B in investment over Saudi spat, documents show
Federal finance officials were concerned last summer by the threat of a diplomatic and trade crisis with Saudi Arabia exploding to draw in other countries in the region — potentially putting billions of dollars in direct investment in danger — newly-released documents reveal.
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Saudi-IndiaIndia Targets Saudi Investment in Building Strategic Oil Reserve
India, which imports four out of every five barrels of oil it consumes, is expanding its strategic reserves to shield from perennial political risk in the Middle East and Africa that account for the bulk of its purchases.
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