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An7a.com Releases List of Most Influential Saudis on Twitter
- July 13,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
The Arabic website An7a.com released a list of the most influential Saudis on Twitter. The website ranks Saudi Arabia’s most popular users based on number of followers and other measurements like Klout, which measures a user’s influence and following on social networking sites. Saudi comedian Fahad Albutairi (@fahad) tops the list. Prominent Saudi commentator and […]
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U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum Website, Registration Launched by Organizers
- July 11,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
Organizers of the upcoming U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum announced today a new website and live registration to the upcoming conference taking place September 16-18 in Los Angeles, California. The Saudi-US Trade Group (SUSTG) is pleased to be an organizer of the upcoming U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum to be held at the J.W. Marriott L.A. LIVE downtown. […]
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Foreign Worker Amnesty: Deadline Extended by Saudi King Abdullah to November 3
- July 3,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
Saudi Arabia has given foreign workers until November 3rd to obtain legal status in the country “a day before a previous three-month amnesty expired, bringing respite to hundreds of thousands of expatriates who fear deportation,” News 24 and other outlets report. “Foreigners who do a different job to the one listed on their residence permit, […]
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Weekend Shift In Saudi Arabia ‘A Welcome Development’ Among Saudis
- July 1,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
From SUSRIS, an excellent roundup of opinion and analysis on Saudi Arabia’s recent weekend shift and the implications for business and aspects of Saudi Arabia’s society. “There’s hardly anyone who likes to wait for the weekend to get here quickly but in the case of Saudi Arabia many have been waiting for years to see […]
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Marriott Worldwide, Saudia Announce Partnership To Offer More Reward Options for Regional Travelers
- June 25,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
Marriott Rewards members traveling throughout the Middle East can now earn ‘Saudia’ Airlines – Alfursan Miles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countries across 14 distinctive brands, according to a press release. Additionally, Marriott points can also be redeemed for Alfursan Miles. The new program takes immediate effect for travelers.
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Saudi Arabia Changes Weekend to Friday and Saturday, Will Move Kingdom Closer To Regional and International Schedules
- June 23,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
In a move that was anticipated for some time, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah issued a royal decree to change the weekend in the Kingdom from Thursday/Friday to Friday/Saturday.
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Saudi exports surge 6.5% to SR 1.45 trillion
- June 20,2013
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- SUSTG Team
From Arab News:
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Water, The Real Wild Card
- June 19,2013
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- SUSTG Team
From our sister site, SUSRIS:
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Saudi Arabia remains key to oil prices despite U.S. production surge, U.C. Davis energy expert says
- June 13,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
U.S. oil production has increased sharply in the last five years – but that doesn’t mean Saudi Arabia has lost influence on markets, an energy panelist at a forum at Rice University in Texas said. From FuelFix:
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PHOTOS: New Qasr Al Hokm Station in Saudi Arabia Will Have Green Atriums and Shopping
- June 13,2013
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- Lucien Zeigler
Snohetta, a Norweigian firm, was recently selected as the designer for the downtown Qasr Al Hokm station in Saudi Arabia, which will be one of the main hubs of the new system, Torontoist reports.
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AfghanistanAfghanistan’s Endless War: Between the US, Taliban and ISIL
War is largely a seasonal activity in Afghanistan. Winters are harsh and fighters need to work fields and tend herds. With spring, another fighting season is underway. This year will be different from its many predecessors. US ground troops are no longer engaged in large numbers; the Afghan National Army is assuming the burden of combat; war-weariness is plain on all sides.
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Afghanistan: TalibanAfghan Talks Agree On Reopening Taliban Political Office
fghan government officials and members of the Taliban have agreed that insurgents should open a political office for negotiations.
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Afghanistan: TalibanTaliban, Afghan negotiators unable to agree ceasefire
Taliban representatives met with Afghan political figures for a second day in Qatar on Sunday, and one participant said the two sides discussed a possible ceasefire but ultimately disagreed over the continued presence of U.S. troops in the country.
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InsuranceSaudi cbank ‘would welcome insurance mergers’
Saudi Arabia's central bank would welcome mergers among local insurance companies as long as they were positive for all parties, central bank governor Fahad Al-Mubarak said on Thursday.
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Guantanamo: Released DetaineesU.S., Qatar launch talks on fate of Taliban officials released in Bergdahl swap
U.S. and Qatari officials began talks Thursday about extending security assurances for five senior Taliban members who were released from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and whose transfer to Qatar triggered an outcry on Capitol Hill.
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Hate SpeechNew York transit ads: Agency bans political messages after order to include “Hamas Killing Jews” ads.
"Hateful speech is not harmless speech," board member Charles G. Moerdler said. "Hateful speech, with its odious appeal to intolerance, is the incendiary that ignites violence and ultimately destroys free and democratic institutions." He also defended New Yorkers' right to arrive at their destinations in "safety and serenity."
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Saudi-CanadaSaudi Arabia bans poultry meat from Canadian province Ontario
Saudi Arabia, the world's second-largest importer of chicken broiler meat, has banned imports of poultry meat and egg products from the Canadian province of Ontario due to the presence of avian influenza on three Ontario farms.
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AfghanistanFighting Flares as Taliban Advance on Major Afghan City
Intense fighting flared in northern Afghanistan as security forces battled Taliban insurgents advancing Tuesday on a major provincial capital, officials said, with terrified residents fearing the fall of the besieged city.
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ExportsSaudi cement firms may cut output for export ban
“Some cement plants in the Kingdom may shut production lines to reduce supplies because of the delay in lifting the ban on exports,” the Arabic language daily 'Al-Eqtisadiah' said, quoting Jihad Al-Rasheed, chairman, National Cement Committee in the council of Saudi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Society and SportsSaudi prince banned from media over racist slur
Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has banned a senior member of the royal family from appearing on public and private television channels after he uttered remarks deemed racist.
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