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  • Brookings’ Gold: Interactive Data on Foreign Students In U.S. Higher Education
     

    The Brookings Institution has just published a superb report, The Geography of Foreign Students in U.S. Higher Education: Origins and Destinations, which mines foreign student data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to create an extraordinarily informative overview of the foreign student population in the United States. The report covers the period from 2001-2012 when […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia Continues Extremist Crackdown: 88 Arrested ‘On the Verge of Carrying Out Operations’
     

    The government of Saudi Arabia has arrested 88 it says were “on the verge of carrying out operations,” news agencies are reporting. The move is the latest in an ongoing crackdown on extremism. The arrests follow remarks made by King Abdullah over the weekend to foreign Ambassadors to Saudi Arabia in which the Custodian of […]

     
  • The Best SPA Photos from the Month of August 2014
     

    In the August edition of the 10 best photos from the Saudi Press Agency, Egypt’s President Sisi visits Saudi Arabia and performs the Umrah, Crown Prince Salman visits France and more. [CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGES FROM THE SPA FROM AUGUST 2014]

     
  • King Abdullah’s Message to the World: Destroy the Islamic State Before It Spreads to the West
     

    At a meeting for new diplomats in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah warned that the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL) may spread to Europe and the United States if it is not first destroyed in Iraq and Syria. According to the AFP/Yahoo, King Abdullah made the blunt remarks at a welcoming ceremony on Friday for […]

     
  • 5 Things to Know about the TASI Opening
     

    Last month’s announcement that the Saudi Arabian stock market, known as the Tadawul or TASI, would open to foreign investment has created waves of optimism from news outlets to seasoned investors. Most think the opening of the market will be great for investors and provide extra liquidity and capital into the market, but the Saudi […]

     
  • A Tadawul Opening Road Map
     

    Jadwa Investments is a well respected Shariah-compliant investment bank based in Saudi Arabia.  Jadwa’s market studies and regular updates can be counted on to be highly informed and concise analyses of the topic at hand. Their monthly ‘Chartbooks,’ quarterly GDP updates, annual budget report and specific sector analysis are regular features on the Saudi-US Trade […]

     
  • Formidable
     

    Although many in the intelligence community assert that American (at least) foreign policy leaders had been alerted to the threat of re-emerging Sunni extremism in Iraq, the seemingly sudden appearance of ISIS (also Islamic State, IS, ISIL or Da’ish) in June 2014 has forced the United States along with its regional allies, Europe and even […]

     
  • FocusKSA Video: Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James Smith on the King Abdullah Scholarship Program
     

    The number of students participating in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Scholarship Program has skyrocketed over the past decade from around 2,000 students in 2002 to over 80,000 today, comments former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James B. Smith. In a recent FocusKSA (a joint Saudi-US Trade Group/SUSRIS.com initiative) interview with Pat Ryan, SUSRIS Editor-in-Chief, former U.S. […]

     
  • ‘A New Page’ for Diplomacy between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
     

    In what may be another step in a growing thaw in Saudi-Iranian relations, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Saud al Faisal. In remarks to Reuters following the meeting, Abdollahian said that both countries agreed that “a new page” was […]

     
  • Where are U.S. Airstrikes Bombing Islamic State Locations in Iraq From?
     

    Craig Whitlock in the Washington Post reports that recent U.S. airstrikes into Iraq on Islamic State targets are taking off from bases in Qatar and the UAE in addition to aircraft carriers in the Arabian Gulf, but neither government is directly admitting it at this time. That the U.S. is using Gulf allies as their […]

     

MUST-READS

  • Saudi Arabia launches National Kidney Exchange Program between families

    The program enables reciprocal kidney transplant between a pair of patients and their donors for the first time in the Kingdom, between families at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam, and King Abdulaziz Medical City at the National Guard in Riyadh, under the supervision of the SCOT.

  • Saudi firm plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt’s new capital

    A Saudi-controlled real estate firm says it plans to break ground early next year in Egypt's new capital on a $1 billion, 50-storey office tower that aims to be the first of its kind to be powered by clean hydrogen. The sophisticated design and high price tag represent a bet by Magnom Properties, a subsidiary of Saudi industrial group Rawabi Holding, that international clients will be drawn to the new capital, a city for over 6 million people being built from scratch in the desert east of Cairo.

  • Commentary: The Saudi Crown Prince is Talking About An Assassination. His Own.

    “The way he put it was, ‘Saudis care very deeply about this, and the street throughout the Middle East cares deeply about this, and my tenure as the keeper of the holy sites of Islam will not be secure if I don’t address what is the most pressing issue of justice in our region,’” said one of the people with knowledge of conversations MBS has had with regional and American leaders.

  • Saudi Arabia Stresses Efforts to Consolidate Arab Cooperation

    The cabinet hailed the Arab Parliament's efforts and contributions at international platforms. It emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening cooperation in various fields with its Arab counterparts to boost security and stability and facilitate sustainable development and growth.

  • Saudi Teachers Now Required To Wear National Dress In Schools To Boost Cultural Pride

    From now on, teachers across the Kingdom are required to wear traditional national attire—specifically the thobe and ghutra or shemagh—throughout their time at school. The move is designed to boost national identity and cultural heritage within the educational environment.

  • Only a quarter of Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion capex plan will go into oil

    In what Goldman Sachs Research calls a “capex super-cycle,” Saudi Arabia is expected to invest $1 trillion across six strategic sectors by 2030. But the oil industry is likely to receive a smaller portion of this than previously forecast. Roughly 73% of the investment funds will go to non-oil sectors, Faisal AlAzmeh, who heads CEEMEA equity research and covers natural resources, chemicals, and infrastructure in the Middle East, writes in his team’s report. An earlier forecast pegged non-oil investment at 66%.

  • Riyadh Deputy Governor Receives Mexican Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh Region Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received the Ambassador of Mexico to Saudi Arabia Anibal Gomez-Toledo today. Prince Mohammed welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his endeavors.

  • Saudi markets overflowing with 11 types of locally produced fruit

    Saudi Arabia’s markets are currently brimming with 11 varieties of fresh, locally grown fruits, thanks to the government’s campaign for self-sufficiency in food production, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The produce includes figs, dates, grapes, pomegranates, bananas, cantaloupes, watermelons, papayas, guavas, citrus fruits and apples, said the ministry in a report carried by the Saudi Press Agency recently.

  • Foreign tourists spend over $37 billion in Saudi Arabia in 2023

    The ministry stated that spending by inbound tourists on shopping during the past year crossed SR25.5 billion, while spending on transportation and movement amounted to approximately SR21.5 billion. The report noted that spending on food and beverages reached SR19.4 billion, while spending on other purposes exceeded SR25.5 billion. The ministry report also showed that spending by incoming tourists on entertainment surpassed SR4 billion.

  • Saudi Arabia Opens Bidding for Six Football Clubs

    This sale is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader push to establish itself as a major global football hub, a goal supported by significant investments in top-tier talent, infrastructure, and media deals. In just the first month of the 2023/24 season, the Saudi Pro League reported a 650% increase in revenue, demonstrating the growing interest in the league both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the league has struck broadcasting deals with 38 networks across multiple countries, further boosting its global reach and visibility.