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‘Sigh of Relief’ as Saudi Arabia Secures Hajj from Disease, Violence
- October 6,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia’s management of the largest annual human migration on the planet is closely watched due to the importance of the rite in the Islamic religion, the participation of Muslims from around the globe and the immense logistical complexities of the event. This year’s Hajj was exceptionally challenging for authorities with a trifecta of serious threats […]
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The New Face of Mecca: As Hajj Begins, 1.3 Million Pilgrims will Find a Changing Holy City in Saudi Arabia
- October 1,2014
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- SUSTG Team
The 2014 Hajj begins today as 1.3 million followers of Islam descend on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. But visiting Muslims will find a holy place that is rapidly changing and developing. Through the lens of the Saudi Press Agency’s high-quality images, the city of Mecca is shown mid-transformation, with construction cranes and unfinished […]
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal Remarks to the Global Counterterrorism Forum in New York
- September 25,2014
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- SUSTG Team
[Press Release] Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal addressed the Global Counterterrorism Forum yesterday in New York to discuss international efforts toward combatting global terrorism. During his remarks, Prince Saud stated, “Faced with such serious realities, we are required today to initiate polices and take fateful and resolute decisions to confront this vicious attack with full force and determination, and to act seriously […]
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Riyadh and Jeddah in Top 10 Global Hometowns of America’s Foreign Students
- September 24,2014
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- SUSTG Team
We recently recommended the Brookings Institution’s innovative study of foreign students in America (Brookings’ Gold: Interactive Data On Foreign Students In U.S. Higher Education). By mining visa data the study discovered a number of fascinating trends with regard to American higher education. Recognizing this commodity as a major service export, Neil Ruiz, the study’s author, […]
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia Conduct Joint Strikes on IS Targets in Syria
- September 23,2014
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- SUSTG Team
The United States and Gulf Arab allies, including Saudi Arabia, conducted joint airstrikes within Syria’s borders for the first time primarily on Islamic State targets in and around Raqqa, several news agencies and CENTCOM are reporting. Islamic State militants bore the brunt of the large-scale attack, which included strikes from various aircraft and also missile […]
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Google’s Saudi National Day Doodle
- September 23,2014
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- SUSTG Team
On the occasion of the Saudi National Day Google featured a distinctive ‘doodle’ that recognized the celebration. The doodle was inspired by the annual Jenadriyah festival which celebrates Saudi Arabia’s culture and heritage. The Saudi National Day doodle appears when Internet users in Saudi Arabia land on the Google home page.
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Marking Saudi National Day Celebration, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom Congratulates Saudis on Modernization
- September 23,2014
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- SUSTG Team
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marks its 84th National Day today, a celebrating 84 years as a unified Kingdom and marking the anniversary of the formation of Saudi Arabia by the late King Abdulaziz. Establishments across Saudi Arabia’s cities were turning green in celebration and local municipalities were preparing events for Saudi citizens today, Arab News reports. […]
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Long Taboo, Cinema to Return to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- September 19,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia will relax its ban on cinema and film-related activities in the Kingdom, according to reports. The change didn’t come with an announcement, but rather, with an adjustment to a feature on the Ministry of Labor’s web portal for entrepreneurs, according to Arab News. Information on how to register for cinema licenses is now […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Labor Ministry Launches Web Site to Handle Complaints, Educate Workers
- September 18,2014
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labor has launched the online web portal www.laboreducation.gov.sa to educate expatriate workers on their rights and handle complaints systematically, Arab News reports. Launched on Tuesday, the site “aims to boost awareness about workers’ rights and the rules that regulate the relationship between the employee and employer in the Kingdom,” but the […]
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Fahad Nazer in ‘Foreign Affairs’: Renewing Vows With Saudi Arabia
- September 18,2014
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- SUSTG Team
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia “are ready to let bygones be bygones” as the two nations seek to coordinate in their efforts to fight the Islamic State, but “much will depend on the Obama administration’s ability to articulate a clear long-term strategy for the Middle East — and specifically for the two countries where ISIS […]
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Congressional leaders unveiled a broad package of spending and tax legislation that would avert a U.S. government shutdown and lift the 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports.
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Syrian RefugeesBanksy Just Made a Powerful Statement About the Syrian Migrant Crisis
"We're often led to believe migration is a drain on the country's resources, but Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian migrant," Banksy said in a statement with the piece. "Apple is the world's most profitable company, it pays over $7bn a year in taxes – and it only exists because they allowed in a young man from Homs."
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AfghanistanTaliban Attack on Kandahar Airport: What We Know
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Afghanistan: TalibanRival Taliban factions clash in western Afghanistan
Taliban fighters from two major rival factions clashed today in the western Afghan province of Herat. Afghan officials and military commanders claimed that more than 50 Taliban fighters were killed as supporters of Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, the established Taliban branch in Afghanistan, and followers of a breakaway faction led by Mullah Mohammad Rasul continue to vie for control of the insurgency in Afghanistan.
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IslamophobiaTrump’s Muslim ban call ‘endangers US security’
Without mentioning Mr Trump by name, Mr Cook said: "Anything that bolsters Isil's narrative and pits the United States against the Muslim faith is certainly not only contrary to our values but contrary to our national security."
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Lebanon: Saudi - IranCan Saudi and Iran play ball in Lebanon?
In Lebanon, both Saudi and Iran agree on the need to avert a bigger crisis and are prioritizing stability over political gains in the interim. Maintaining cold peace in Beirut while securing their influence could drive both countries into accepting the deal.
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Syrian RefugeesFeds to states: No, you cannot ban Syrian refugees
More than half of the nation’s governors say they will not accept Syrian refugees in their states, but they may have little choice.
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