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At Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Leaders Agree on Joint Military Force to Address Shared Regional Challenges
- March 30,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Arab leaders have agreed in principle to “form a joint military force to address growing Arab challenges and threats” in a resolution following a 2-day summit of representative countries in Egypt, a move that bolsters cooperative efforts to stem the growth of extremism and instability in the Middle East. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, […]
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For Saudi’s Troubled Housing Market, New Tax on Vacant Plots Could Spur Development, Lower Prices
- March 25,2015
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- SUSTG Team
In a big step for providing affordable housing to Saudi citizens, the Government has decided to impose a tax on the owners of vacant plots of land within city borders. The tax will incentivize development on these idle plots of real estate, either by the landowner or by encouraging the sale of the plots to those […]
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IHS Jane’s: Saudi Arabia is the World’s Largest Defense Importer, and Largest Buyer for the United States
- March 9,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia replaced India as the largest buyer of defense equipment and weaponry worldwide in 2014, and the largest importer from the U.S., according to IHS Jane’s. One out of every seven dollars spent on defense imports in 2015 will be spent by Saudi Arabia, the British military publication said. Ben Moores, senior defence analyst at […]
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PHOTO: Kerry Meets with King Salman in Saudi Arabia
- March 5,2015
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- SUSTG Team
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Riyadh today to meet with King Salman and other high-level Saudi officials. The Secretary’s “Full Schedule” of meetings is an opportunity for the Secretary to build rapport with new Saudi officials, a State Department spokesperson said. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) published this photo from today’s meeting […]
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‘Subtle Change of Energy Policymaker Line-Up’ Gives King Salman Firm Hand on Energy Policy, Report Says
- March 3,2015
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- SUSTG Team
When Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announced a shake-up of leadership shortly after ascending to the throne in January, one of the Kingdom’s most powerful positions – Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources – was left unchanged. Ali Al Naimi has been Minister for 20 years, and was CEO and President of Saudi Aramco for 12 years before […]
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Prince Turki al Faisal Says Poorly-Coordinated ‘Pinprick’ Attacks on Daesh Are Too Limited to Succeed
- February 20,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al Faisal told NPR that limited attacks on the self-styled Islamic State, or Daesh, are unlikely to work and that efforts thus far have been “disjointed.” “Having simply these pinprick attacks on certain areas is not going to resolve the issue,” al Faisal said, and added, “You really have two air […]
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Military Officials from 26 Nations Battling Daesh Begin 2-Day Summit in Saudi Arabia
- February 19,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Military officials from 26 nations descended on Saudi Arabia this week for a two-day meeting to discuss joint efforts to combat the self-styled Islamic State extremist group, or Daesh, in Iraq and Syria, according to the Saudi Press Agency. According to the Military Times, the head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Lloyd Austin, […]
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#FocusKSA Video: Theodore Karasik on Saudi Arabia’s Political Transition
- February 17,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Gulf-based expert and analyst Theodore Karasik discussed the political transition in Saudi Arabia following the death of King Abdullah and the transition to King Salman last week with SUSTG and SUSRIS in an exclusive #FocusKSA interview. Karasik noted that the transition “went very smoothly,” and added, “I think what caught all of us by surprise […]
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King Salman Restructures Government with Major Changes to Ministers and Other Government Bodies
- January 30,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Yesterday, Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman issued a series of royal decrees that restructure the government ministers, “eliminating numerous government bodies, establishing new government bodies and merging the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Education and much more,” SUSRIS reports. Of the 8 Minsters that were appointed by King Abdullah less than two months ago, […]
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The Death of King Abdullah and the Future of Saudi Arabia: 5 Storylines to Watch This Week
- January 26,2015
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- Lucien Zeigler
The passing of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah in the early morning on Friday, January 23rd is a major event in the Kingdom’s history. The impact of the King’s reign on current and future generations will be lasting, and his death has drawn global attention to the Kingdom as the country moves forward with new leadership. […]
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Saudi King Fires 2 Royals in Defense Corruption Inquiry
King Salman of Saudi Arabia fired two members of the royal family and referred them, along with four military officers, for investigation into corruption at the defense ministry, according to a royal decree issued early on Tuesday and carried by state news media.
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Army Chief, Saudi deputy defense minister discuss regional security issues
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa– who is on official tour of Saudi Arabia – discussed issues of mutual interests with Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reported by Radio Pakistan.
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Saudi Arabia’s civil defense rescues hundreds from floods after torrential rain
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense has saved almost 700 people after torrential rain caused flooding in several areas of the Kingdom. Between July 26 to Aug. 4, 77 people including 11 families, have been rescued in Makkah, Madinah, Asir, Jazan, and Al-Baha, the media center of the General Directorate of Civil Defense said Wednesday.
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Iran-Syria air defense pact could cause Russian-Iranian friction
Syrian efforts to intercept Israeli missiles or attack Israeli jet fighters in Syrian airspace, though, have largely failed, since the air defense weaponry Moscow has provided to Damascus is largely old and no match for more advanced Israeli weaponry.
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US has ‘several’ indications Iran has put portions of air defense on high alert
The US currently assesses the Iranian alert is not part of a training exercise but is a response to recent events and nervousness over whether there is an unknown threat to the regime in the wake of multiple mysterious explosions at various facilities this month.
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Saudi Arabia to host massive defense exhibition to rival IDEX
Saudi Arabia plans to host a massive international defense show as the world’s largest arms importer seeks to develop its own manufacturing sector. Currently the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, is the region’s largest industry gathering, with the next one due to be held next February.
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Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian’s death
The shooting of Iyad Halak, 32, in Jerusalem’s Old City on Saturday, drew broad condemnations and revived complaints alleging excessive force by Israeli security forces.
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US rescinds ban on British defense firm implicated in Saudi weapons fraud
The Barack Obama administration implemented the policy of denial in 2011 after BAE Systems’ pleaded guilty to fraud in the 1985 al-Yamamah arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia to replace US missile defenses at oil sites
“There are 30 Patriot PAC-3 hit-to-kill in the Kingdom, and they managed in the last few years to shoot down 311 ballistic missiles coming from Yemen and 343 drones. Coupled with THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense system, which the US is keeping, the Kingdom’s oil fields, maritime shores, and its space are well protected,” Alghannam said.
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Indigenous Defense Industries in the Gulf
Saudi Arabia inaugurated its own state-owned holding company, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) in May 2017, and within two years, signed over 25 agreements with foreign partners to acquire alternative technologies allowing the Saudis – subjected to arms embargoes owing to its war in Yemen – to have a Plan B for product development and weapon system projects. 9
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