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Energy Subsidies in the Gulf a Staggering $160 billion Annually, World Bank Says
- November 5,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Gulf states are spending an average of 10% of GDP on energy subsidies each year, a total of $160 billion, an IMF official said according to Arab News. “The GCC and other MENA states must start cutting energy subsidies now otherwise problems associated with them will get worse,” said Shantayanan Devarajan, chief economist for the World Bank in Middle […]
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First Global Entrepreneurship Forum Kicks off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Eyes SME Growth
- November 3,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
The first Global Business Entrepreneurship Forum (GEF) was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today to bring together top business and startup leaders to the Ritz Carlton Hotel near the Diplomatic Quarter in the Saudi capital. Organized by the Centennial Fund, the GEF’s first event in Riyadh was a chance for entrepreneurs and others in the […]
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The Best SPA Photos from October 2014
- November 3,2014
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- SUSTG Team
In the September edition of the best photos from the Saudi Press Agency, a dazzling performance from Saudi security forces, infrastructure in the Kingdom, ancient woodworking and more.
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Investing in Middle East Healthcare for both Financial and Social Returns
- October 31,2014
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- Mussaad Al-Razouki
It is no secret that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments are spending billions of dinars, riyals and dirhams on upgrading their healthcare infrastructure. Local and regional newspapers are filled with stories on newer, bigger and flashier hospital projects. Saudi Arabia’s 2013-2014 budget includes funds for 19 new hospitals in addition to the 102 hospitals currently […]
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Video: Full Keynote Address by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal at the 2014 AUSPC
- October 30,2014
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- SUSTG Team
Prince Turki al-Faisal’s remarks to the 23nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, entitled, “Framing and Charting the Region’s Issues, Interests, Challenges, and Opportunities: Implications for Arab and U.S. Policies” Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al-Faisal is Chairman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and former Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United Kingdom and to […]
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Al-Jubeir: ‘Every Time the U.S. and Saudi Arabia Have Come Together, We have Done Wonders for the Region’
- October 30,2014
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- SUSTG Team
In his luncheon keynote remarks to the National Council on US-Arab Relation’s annual policymaker’s forum in Washington, D.C., Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Adel al-Jubeir discussed the historical and current status of the Saudi-U.S. relationship and it’s track record of success when facing regional and global challenges. Full video of his remarks can […]
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At Policymakers Event, Prince Turki al-Faisal Takes Aim at Allegations of Saudi Support of Terror
- October 29,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al-Faisal, Chairman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and former Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United Kingdom and to the United States of America, delivered sharp criticism of those who put forth unsupported allegations of Saudi financing of extremism abroad, urging them to come forward with […]
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#FocusKSA: Power Subsidies and Electricity Supply in Saudi Arabia
- October 28,2014
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- SUSTG Team
A clip from SUSTG.com’s recent FocusKSA discussion with Dr. Fahad al-Turki of Jadwa Investment highlights some challenges and opportunities in powering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jadwa is a well-regarded, Shariah-compliant, investment firm based in Riyadh and Dr. Fahad spearheads a superb analysis team that publishes very informative reports such as it’s Chart […]
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Is the Saudi Health Ministry Failing to Meet Targets?
- October 27,2014
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia is in danger of failing to meet crucial targets set out in the Kingdom’s ninth development plan for 2010 to 2014, according to a post published in the Saudi Gazette, based on information from the Arabic-language Al-Eqtisadiah. “With only two months left until the end of 2014, the ministry is far from reaching […]
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Opinion: Teaching Religious Tolerance in Schools
- October 23,2014
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- Nouf Al Sadiq
In recent months, much attention has been given to the expanding influence of jihadist groups and religious extremists in the Middle East. The rise of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq has been attributed, in part, to former Prime Minister Maliki’s sectarian policies. The Houthis, a Shiite rebel group in Yemen have occupied Sanaa and […]
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The Saudi Cabinet was briefed on the constructive discussion which took place at the first joint meeting of the ministers of finance of the GCC member countries and the US secretary of treasury as well as the contents of the joint annual meeting of the finance ministers and governors of monetary funds and central banks of the GCC states which was held with the director general of the International Monetary Fund.
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Ministry of FinanceKing Salman Caps Saudi Cabinet Overhaul With Finance Chief
Saudi Arabia’s finance minister for two decades was replaced on Monday, capping a major overhaul that leaves key posts under the control of a new generation of bureaucrats close to Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Saudi-UAEBeyond Fraternity: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
As a result of the growing cooperation, the nature of the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UAE appears to be moving from "paternal" to “fraternal.”
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