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Saudi-American Healthcare Forum Set for April 23-26, 2017 in Riyadh
- April 3,2017
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Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, organizers of the upcoming Saudi-American Healthcare Forum seek to build on the momentum established by previous events. The event, with the theme of Mapping the 2030 Transformation of the KSA Healthcare Sector: “The Road to Privatization,” will take place at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh […]
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In Shift from Obama, Trump to Host Egypt’s President Sisi at the White House for Lengthy Lunch Meeting
- April 3,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Egypt’s strongman president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi will visit the White House for the first time since he led the military’s overthrow of his predecessor in 2013, marking a shift in U.S. policy under President Obama who never invited him to the White House. President Trump “wants to use President Sisi’s visit to reboot the bilateral relationship and […]
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Moody’s Says Saudi Fiscal Position is Strong, Eyes Oil Dependency as Key Credit Challenge
- March 31,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Bond credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service said Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position remains strong at the A1 rating level, but said that reducing the Kingdom’s high oil dependency is the key credit challenge the country faces. Moody’s said that while the government has announced ambitious and comprehensive reform plans with its Vision 2030 and National Transformation Plan, […]
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U.S. Military Footprint Growing in the Middle East
- March 30,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Two months after the inauguration of President Trump, indications are mounting that the United States military is deepening its involvement in a string of complex conflicts in the Middle East – including in Yemen – that lack clear endgames, the New York Times reports in a detailed look at U.S. escalation in regional conflicts. According […]
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At Annual Arab Summit, King Salman Stresses Solidarity, Signs Deals with Jordan
- March 29,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is in Jordan this week for the annual Arab Summit, a meeting between Arab states on Wednesday to “achieve cooperation and solidarity” toward shared regional challenges. King Salman arrived early to meet directly with his Jordanian counterpart, King Abdullah II, and announce several agreements to boost cooperation and bilateral ties, including an […]
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The U.S. is ‘Significantly Increasing’ Support for the Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen as Conflict Enters Third Year
- March 28,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The Trump administration has “significantly increased” military support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting al Qaeda and Iranian-backed militias in Yemen, the Wall Street Journal reports. The increase in support by the Trump administration raises the stakes for the United States in the war in Yemen, now entering its third year. It also continues a warming trend in […]
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London Parliament Attacker Traveled to Saudi Arabia Three Times, was ‘Not on Security Services’ Radar’
- March 27,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The man who killed four people outside Britain’s Parliament building was in Saudi Arabia three times and taught English there, the Saudi embassy in the UK said in a statement released Friday. Khalid Masood taught English in Saudi Arabia from November 2005 to November 2006 and again from April 2008 to April 2009. The embassy […]
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U.S. Federal Judge Urges Consolidation of 9/11 Lawsuits Against Saudi Arabia
- March 24,2017
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- SUSTG Team
A U.S. Federal Judge hoped to see consolidation among lawsuits filed by victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against Saudi Arabia that “largely allege the same facts” as the fallout from the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) continues. According to the Associated Press, Magistrate Sarah Netburn presided over a hearing that brought together dozens […]
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Saudi Shoura Council Takes Aim at Much Maligned Saudi Airports, Demands Vision for Change
- March 23,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The Shoura Council asked the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) Wednesday to establish a strategic vision to make Saudi airports among top ranked globally, achieve competitiveness, ensure safety and serve customers in the best manner, according to reports. Saudis are often embarrassed of their outdated and poorly operated airports and look enviously at other […]
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JASTA Kicks in as Relatives of 9/11 Victims Sue the Saudi Government
- March 22,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The families of more than 2,000 victims of terrorism have filed a civil lawsuit against the government of Saudi Arabia, hoping for restitution for the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. The lawsuit follows the passing of the JASTA law permitting such lawsuits, which was vetoed by President Obama before his veto was overridden. […]
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NCBSaudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank changes CEO
National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia’s largest bank by assets, said on Wednesday that chief executive Saeed al-Ghamdi had resigned, with sources familiar with the matter telling Reuters that he is set to be appointed chairman.
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Saudi FootballSaudi Arabia’s squad, new coach might struggle to come together
While Saudi Arabia are on their third coach in less than a year, the squad is built on a solid core of players.
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Oil MarketsSaudi Arabia Pledges to Support Stability of Oil Markets After New Iran Sanctions
Saudi Arabia pledged to help stabilize global oil markets in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision Tuesday to reinstate economic sanctions on Iran, a move that could eventually deprive world markets from a significant chunk of supply.
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SecurityCourt upholds ruling blocking transfer of alleged ISIS backer to Saudi Arabia
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a judge’s order that had blocked the U.S. military from sending to Saudi Arabia an American suspected of fighting for the Islamic State in Syria.
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Quality of LifeSaudi Arabia pledges billions to boost quality of life
Khatib listed a water park, three theme parks, museums and more cinemas as projects in the initiative, which is itself part of a National Transformation Plan that includes hundreds of steps to modernise the economy and society by 2020.
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EconomySaudi Arabia needs oil at $85 a barrel to balance budget, says IMF
While a new Moody’s Investors Services says that Saudi Arabia’s credit outlook is stable and buffered by a strong fiscal position, the International Monetary Fund’s regional director believes that that the kingdom needs oil prices to be at least $85 per barrel this year to be able to balance its budget.
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Vision 2030Saudi Arabia says higher oil prices won’t change reforms
"Higher oil prices will only help reduce the deficit and build reserves, we will continue our reform," Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan told CNBC's Hadley Gamble on Wednesday.
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WWE in KSASaudi Arabia apologizes for images of ‘scantily-clad female wrestlers
Saudi Arabian officials have apologized after images of scantily clad women appeared on big screens during a world wrestling event that allowed women and children for the first time.
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Saudi-IsraelIsraelis on trial in Saudi Arabia for alleged plot to attack hajj
Two Arab Israelis went on trial in Saudi Arabia on Monday for allegedly plotting an attack during the Muslim hajj pilgrimage, according to the charge sheet and local media reports.
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EntertainmentSaudi Arabia ‘sorry’ for promotional footage of women wrestlers
Saudi Arabia's sport authority has apologised for the appearance of scantily clad women during a wrestling broadcast. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) held matches in Jeddah, billed as its Greatest Royal Rumble.
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