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Saudi Arabia’s Fiscal Balance Program (FBP) 2020: The Kingdom’s Path to Fiscal Sustainability
- March 1,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Fiscal reforms already underway in Saudi Arabia could save the Kingdom as much as SR362 billion ($97 billion) annually by 2020, leading to a surplus of SR162 billion ($43 billion) annually, according to a recent analysis by Jadwa Investment. That amount is a significant increase as compared to if nothing was done to address Saudi Arabia’s fiscal […]
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Saudi Arabia Gains ‘Upper Hand’ in Competition for Asia Energy Demand with Massive $7b Aramco-Petronas Deal
- February 28,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Oil giant Saudi Aramco signed a $7 billion deal Tuesday to take a 50 percent stake in a mega Malaysian oil refinery project, in a pact expected to help Saudi Arabia increase trade in Southeast Asia and give the Kingdom an “upper hand” in the supply competition for Asia’s energy demand, according to reports. Saudi […]
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Saudi Arabia Makes Diplomatic Push to Warm Ties with Iraq
- February 27,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir made a surprise trip to Iraq on Saturday, the first trip there by a Saudi foreign minister since 1990. While in Baghdad, Al-Jubeir met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi and his counterpart, Ibrahim Al-Jaafari. Al-Jubeir said that Saudi Arabia plans to appoint a new ambassador and resume direct flights […]
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Petrochemicals Sector in Saudi Arabia Remains Vital for Vision 2030 Aims
- February 20,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The Petrochemicals sector in Saudi Arabia makes up 60% of the Kingdom’s non-oil exports and remains vital to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aims, according to a recent study on the sector released by Jadwa Investment. The sector’s prominence in the non-oil economy means it has been identified by both the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020 and […]
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“Ken of Arabia” Lands Moelis and Co. as Lead Advisor for Saudi Aramco IPO
- February 9,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Aramco has chosen New York-based boutique investment bank Moelis & Co as an adviser on its plans for what is expected to be the world’s biggest initial public share offer, Reuters reports. Moelis & Co secured the role of lead independent adviser. The selection is set to move the small newcomer, and its CEO, […]
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Raw Video Emerges of Houthi Attack on Saudi Frigate as U.S. Sends Destroyer to Red Sea
- February 7,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Raw video has emerged online of a Houthi attack on a Saudi frigate that damaged the ship and drew the condemnation of Saudi Arabia and its allies. Suicide boats belonging to the Houthi militias from Yemen struck the Saudi frigate off Hodeida port in the Red Sea. Two crew members were killed and three were […]
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Saudi Restarts Renewable Energy Investment Plans with up to $50b in Solar, Wind by 2023
- February 3,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia appears to be re-starting its efforts to expand renewable energy projects to meet growing domestic power needs with up to $50b invested through 2023, according to reports and comments by the Kingdom’s energy and industry minister Khalid al-Falih. The projects, part of the National Renewable Energy Plan (NREP) will be managed under a […]
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Jeddah Cell Connected to ISIS Busted after Two Saudis Blow Themselves Up During Raid
- January 25,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia has busted a large terror cell after two Saudis blew themselves up during a gun battle in Jeddah, the Kingdom’s second-largest city. In addition to the two dead, 16 suspected terrorists have been arrested, including three Saudis and 13 Pakistani nationals, according to the Saudi Gazette. The Kingdom has also named the two […]
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Saudi Arabia May Cancel $20b in Projects to Cut Costs, Hires PwC
- January 9,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia is reportedly working with accounting and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on plans to cancel up to $20 billion of projects as the Kingdom continues to seek ways to cut costs as part of economic reforms, Bloomberg reports. The Ministry of Economy and Planning has appointed PwC to review $69 billion of government contracts and aims […]
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Saudi 2017 Budget Will Seek to Reduce Deficit, Create Surplus by 2020
- December 22,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s government will reportedly unveil a plan to balance its high deficit and work to achieve a surplus in 2020, according to a senior government official with knowledge of the matter as quoted in Bloomberg. The plan was devised by the powerful Council on Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), which is chaired by Deputy Crown Prince […]
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AfghanistanOfficial: U.S. ‘aggressively’ targeting ISIS, al-Qaida in Afghanistan
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RaqqaU.S.-backed Syrian force in new phase of Raqqa assault
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Trump Travel BanU.S. tech firms file legal brief opposing Trump’s immigration ban
Several technology giants, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, banded together on Sunday to file a legal brief opposing President Donald Trump's temporary immigration ban, arguing that it "inflicts significant harm on American business."
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Trump Travel BanAfter Travel Ban, Airlines Scramble To Reroute Crew Members From The U.S.
Caught in the middle were the airlines, which were not only dealing with passengers denied entry, but with their employees who might violate the travel ban, too.
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YemenDuring troubled Yemen raid, U.S. troops fought and killed several women trained by al Qaida
In all, 14 alleged militants were killed and a trove of intelligence was gleaned during the raid, officials said.
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U.S.-Saudi RelationsU.S. Travel Restrictions Put Saudi Arabia in a Bind
The monarchy’s desire to cultivate a better relationship with the Trump administration than it had with the U.S. under Barack Obama is exposing Saudi Arabia to criticism that it is unwilling to stand up for its Muslim allies, particularly those caught in an executive order that restricts entry to the U.S. for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries.
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