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The Not-So ‘Vanishing Prince’: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif’s Busy Public Schedule and the Dangers of Saudi Kremlinology
- March 10,2017
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- Lucien Zeigler
‘Kremlinology’ originally applied to the attempt by outsiders to understand Russia’s political inner-workings. It can also describe any attempt to understand a secretive organization or process, and the Saudi royal family certainly fits this bill. Conclusions about the inner-workings of Saudi Arabia’s government and royal family based solely on appearance, rumor or sources that may […]
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Trump Administration Taking ‘More Saudi-Friendly Approach to the Conflict in Yemen’
- March 9,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The U.S. State Department’s approval of a resumption of weapons sales to Saudi Arabia that would reverse a decision by President Obama is “a potential sign of reinvigorated U.S. support for the kingdom’s involvement in its neighbor’s ongoing civil war,” the Washington Post reports. President Trump must approve the reversal, which was ordered by Secretary of […]
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As Saudi Aramco Prepares IPO, Investors Speculate on Ultimate Value
- March 6,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Fund managers and institutional investors are split on the expected value of Saudi Aramco, with a majority saying the company will have a market capitalization of $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion when it sells shares to the public next year, Reuters reports, citing a survey of fund managers conducted by regional investment bank EFG Hermes. That […]
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King Salman Launches Month-Long Investment Tour in Asia
- February 24,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman leaves Sunday for a month-long tour of key nations in Asia as the region grows in influence as an oil importer and potential investor in the Saudi economy. The King is expected to visit Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and China. It is his first trip outside the Middle East and North Africa since […]
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Milestones in Saudi Arabia as Women are Appointed to Head the Kingdom’s Stock Exchange, Major Newspaper for the First Time
- February 17,2017
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- SUSTG Team
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, a woman will head up the Kingdom’s stock exchange and one of the country’s daily newspapers as incremental progress toward equality for women continues. The appointment of Sarah Al-Suhaimi to chair the Saudi stock exchange, or Tadawul, is in line with an ambitious economic and social reform program […]
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Photos Show Severe Floods Hitting Saudi Arabia’s Asir Region
- February 15,2017
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- SUSTG Team
At least one person was killed and hundreds rescued on Wednesday after severe flooding in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region. Videos and photos emerging online of the floods show fast-moving currents sweeping away cars and motorists stranded in water. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said that 10 others were injured and over 280 people were rescued while dealing with […]
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In-Depth Tourism Report by Colliers Highlights Huge Saudi Potential
- February 8,2017
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- SUSTG Team
In a PDF available here entitled Destination Saudi – Leisure, Culture, and Tourism Potential, Colliers examines the potential for significant opportunities in the tourism sector for Saudi Arabia and whether Vision 2030, as an identifier of the potential for entertainment and cultural development, can be the vehicle for that growth. “There is a positive outlook for tourism […]
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Russia Takes Title of Top Oil Supplier to China for the First Time Ever in 2016; Unseats Saudi Arabia
- January 23,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Russia overtook Saudi Arabia as China’s top oil supplier last year for the first time ever amid the ongoing battle for market share in the world’s biggest energy market, Bloomberg reports. The recent takeover as top supplier to China comes as analysts parse comments made by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Khalid al-Falih […]
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For Saudi Arabia’s 2017 Budget, Jadwa Investment Sees ‘Expansionary Fiscal Stance’
- December 27,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia unveiled its 2017 budget last week with a budgeted SR890b ($237.2b) in spending, which is a SR50b ($13.3b) increase over the 2016 budget of SR840b ($223.8b). In a note sent to investors, Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment released a report outlining Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce its deficit despite the increase in spending. Based on revenues […]
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Saudi Arabia’s SIDF Gets New Investment Muscle to Enter New Industries
- December 16,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said that Saudi Arabia plans to boost the capital of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) by SAR6bn ($1.6bn) to help finance the kingdom’s entry into new industries. The additional planned allocation would be on top of the SAR3bn ($800m) of capital recently injected in the fund, Falih said, […]
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Saudi Stock MarketSaudi Stocks Enter Bull Market as Banks’ Cash Squeeze Abates
Saudi Arabian stocks extended their winning streak to six days, entering a bull market as investors bet the government’s belated payments to contractors would help spur more gains.
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Saudi OgerSaudi Oger seeks payment freeze on $3.5bn local bank debt – sources
Construction giant Saudi Oger has asked banks to agree to a freeze in repayments on at least SAR13bn ($3.5bn) of debt, sources aware of the matter said, as it seeks more time to collect money owed by the kingdom’s government.
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Saudi Hollandi BankExclusive: Credit Suisse picked to sell RBS stake in Saudi Hollandi Bank
Credit Suisse has been appointed to sell Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS.L) 40 percent stake in Saudi Hollandi Bank 1040.SE, sources aware of the matter said on Tuesday, in a deal potentially worth around $1.2 billion.
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Stock MarketSaudi Cash Boost Spurs Banks as Tadawul Climbs to August High
Saudi Arabia’s pledge to unlock delayed payments to contractors by the end of the year propelled the nation’s stocks to the highest level since August.
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Riyadh GovernorRiyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar answers citizen caller directly
Prince Faisal bin Bandar al-Saud, governor of the Saudi capital since 2015, was touring Riyadh’s emergency center facilities and observing how municipality officers receive complaints over the phone when he decided to answer one call himself.
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Afghanistan2 U.S. troops, 26 civilians killed in Afghanistan fight against Taliban
Two U.S. service members, 26 civilians and three local troops were killed and four others were wounded Thursday during operations in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, military officials have said.
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Fracking BansCan Fracking Bans Succeed in Oil and Gas Country? All Eyes Are on Monterey
The movement to ban fracking is winning victories across the U.S. Yet the campaign has largely failed to win where it matters most—in places oil and natural gas are produced.
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Saudi-LebanonSaudi king stresses unity with Lebanon
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated the president of Lebanon Michel Aoun during a phone call on Tuesday, extending his support to the newly elected president.
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SoftBank Vision FundSaudi minister hails ‘bold’ fund deal with Japan’s SoftBank
Although Saudi Arabia wants to seize opportunities in a world that will be increasingly technology intensive, Falih said the kingdom would not reduce the contribution of its traditional pillars of oil and gas, petrochemicals and mining.
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Saudi Hollandi BankSaudi Hollandi Bank says shareholders approve name change plan
Industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters last month, when the bank announced its plans, that the name could be changed to First Saudi Bank.
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