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  • Out There
     

    Pat Ryan and his team at our sister site SUSRIS (say that fast five times) not only produce timely analysis and feature unparalleled current and historical resources pertaining to the Arabia and the larger Middle East they also find cool stuff like this.

     
  • Unusual Video Footage Shows Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mosque Under Construction
     

    Amazing footage of the ongoing construction at Mecca’s Grand Mosque surfaced on Facebook, showing the large-scale reconstructive efforts at the holy site in Saudi Arabia. The video, shot from what looks like a crane, shows worshippers circling the Kaaba with construction efforts ongoing at the mataf expansion not far away. The amateur footage shows the […]

     
  • We’re here, can we come in? TASI and foreign investors
     

    The figurative lobby to the Tadawul All Shares Index (TASI), Saudi Arabia’s stock market, is filling up with eager investors.  Intrigued by the $387 billion Saudi stock market (three times the UAE bourses combined) and the $727 billion Saudi economy, many of them think… Brazil; whose fully accessible stock market’s capitalization exceeds $1 trillion. While […]

     
  • First of 84 new Boeing F-15SAs bound for Saudi Arabia Tested as U.S.-Saudi Military Relations Remain Active
     

    UPI.com reports that the first new Boeing F-15SA completed a successful test flight last month in the United States. The report quotes Lt. Gen. C. D. Moore II, the commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, who said, “The successful first flight of the F-15SA is a tremendous milestone for the program and […]

     
  • The Stunning Photos of Sultan Al-Ghamdi
     

    Elephant Rock, Devil’s Head Mountains, Desert Waves… These are some of the evocative names given to his Saudi landscape photos by Sultan Al-Ghamdi.  Qusay Fayoumi describes him as ‘talented and hardworking.’ Take a look for yourself at Sultan’s Flickr page by clicking here. Below are three of the featured photos, but be sure to check […]

     
  • The Saudi Economy 2013 and Investment Opportunities – CIT
     

    The Committee for International Trade is active in many countries promoting Saudi trade. In the United States it is a primary organizer of the US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forums that have been held in Chicago (2010) and Atlanta (2011).  The third in this series will be announced soon.  The Secretary General of CIT, Mr. Omar Bahlaiwa, […]

     
  • 2013 SACM Career Fair to Begin May 24 at the Gaylord Hotel, will host at least 8,000 Graduates
     

    SACM’s Career Fair will take place on May 24th, 2013 at the Gaylord National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C., according to the Saudi Cultural Attache’s Office at the embassy in Washington. The joint graduation and career fair is an impressive event, in which graduating Saudi students descend on the U.S. capital to celebrate their […]

     
  • Incredible Photos from North Dakota’s Oil Boom
     

    For fans of high quality photographs, Alan Taylor’s In Focus blog hosted at TheAtlantic.com is worth following. Taylor regularly compiles stunning images on a wide range of subjects, and most recently had excellent posts on the conflict in Mali, the do-it-yourself weapons of Syrian rebels, one man’s journey to Iran, and many others. The blog’s latest collection […]

     
  • Cyberattacks are nation’s top security threat
     

    Yesterday, Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee’s annual hearing on worldwide threats.  Mr. Clapper prioritized the threat of cyber attacks above all other threats.  “Our statement this year leads with cyber, and it’s hard to overemphasize its significance,” said Clapper, reading a statement on behalf of himself, FBI Director […]

     
  • Al-Rabiah to Promote Saudi Auto Industry in U.S.
     

    The U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) issued a press release today to announce a new conference in Michigan to promote the Saudi auto industry. H.E. Tawfiq al Rabiah, the Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry, is listed as a confirmed speaker of the event, which will “bring together senior Saudi Government officials, major Saudi industrialists, […]

     

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  • Saudi Arabia: Experience The Monumental Heritage Of A Kingdom Waiting To Be Explored

    Alhasan revealed that Saudi Arabia ranked as one of the top long-haul destinations for Malaysian travelers last year, “representing 23% of all long-distance trips.” In comparison to the figures from 2022, Saudi Arabia saw a significant 15% rise in Malaysian visitors in 2023, highlighting the growing appeal of the kingdom among Malaysian tourists. The Saudi Arabian tourism ministry, through the Saudi Tourism Authority’s (STA) office in Kuala Lumpur, will maintain its strong collaboration with travel partners in Malaysia to further enhance tourism opportunities.

  • Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state

    To accelerate work on these issues, Eide said almost 90 countries attended a meeting Thursday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s current gathering of world leaders. He and Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister co-chaired the session to launch “The Global Alliance for the Implementation of a Palestinian State and a Two-State Solution.”

  • Netflix to release Saudi thriller ‘Mandoob’ on October 1

    Netflix has announced the release of Mandoob (Night Courier), a Saudi dark comedic crime thriller, on October 1, 2024. Backed by the Red Sea Film Foundation, the film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and made its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) debut at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah in December.

  • Saudi FM slams Israel’s ‘barbaric practices’ against ‘defenseless’ Palestinian civilians

    Prince Faisal urged the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member, saying: “We welcome the adoption by the General Assembly on May 10, 2024, of a resolution that states that the state of Palestine fulfills all the conditions to become a fully fledged member state of our organization, and we welcome the decision of Norway, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Armenia, who have recognized the brotherly country of Palestine.”

  • Huge fire ravages one of Jeddah’s largest markets

    A devastating fire has ravaged large parts of Jeddah International Market, one of the largest markets in the governorate. Two firefighters died while performing their duties to extinguish the fire at the famous market, which broke out at 6 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Civil Defense. More than 20 firefighting units were pressed into service to contain the rapidly spreading flames as the market in the Al-Rawdah district was partially engulfed in smoke.

  • Saudi National Orchestra dazzles London with a breathtaking concert at Westminster Hall

    In a night filled with grandeur and cultural resonance, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir performed to a full house at Westminster Hall in London, marking a momentous occasion for Saudi music on the international stage. Organized by the Saudi Music Commission, the concert, titled Marvels of Saudi Orchestra, was the grand finale of the orchestra’s London tour before heading to its next destination, Tokyo. This event is part of Saudi Arabia's broader efforts to elevate the global presence of its cultural and artistic talents.

  • Foreign Minister Delivers Saudi Arabia’s Speech at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

    Our world today is witnessing many crises exacerbated by the satisfaction of managing them without finding practical solutions to address them. This is due to the laxity of practical international efforts and selectivity in implementing international law and international humanitarian law. This has resulted in the expansion of the circle of violence and conflicts and the threat to the principles of international legitimacy. This requires us to adhere to the principles and foundations set by the United Nations Charter, work together, and focus on long-term peaceful solutions that ensure the protection of civilians, end fighting and wars, and provide security and development regionally and internationally.

  • Saudi Arabia sees 656% surge in leisure tourism in 2024

    The most notable development is a 656% increase in tourists arriving for entertainment and holiday purposes. The ministry highlighted that 4.2 million tourists visited for these reasons in the first seven months of 2024, reflecting a 25% rise from the previous year and a significant leap from pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

  • Saudi companies secure $3.2bln funding for 5.5GW solar projects

    A consortium comprising Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel), a wholly owned company of PIF and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO), a wholly owned unit of Aramco, has secured financial close on 5.5 gigawatt (GW) solar PV projects worth 12 billion Saudi riyals ($3.2 billion).

  • Aster DM Gulf unit explores $250m Saudi expansion

    The UAE-based hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare’s Gulf unit is exploring acquisitions worth $250 million to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia. The deals will focus on medical centres and hospitals, Bloomberg reported, quoting Alisha Moopen, managing director and group CEO of Aster’s Gulf Cooperation Council unit.  These deals will be finalised in the next three to five years, she said.