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Goldman Sachs Head Lloyd Blankfein Visits Saudi Arabia, Calls Changes in Kingdom ‘Striking’
- September 29,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Goldman Sachs Group’s CEO visited Saudi Arabia this week and praised the Kingdom’s reform efforts on Twitter, calling the progress in Saudi Arabia “striking.” Lloyd Blankfein visited Saudi Arabia after speaking on a panel with the managing director of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Yassir Al-Rummayan, on September 20th. In comments on that panel, Blankfein said Saudi […]
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With Historic Decree on Saudi Women Driving, An Economic and Social Game-Changer
- September 27,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi women and champions of equal rights around the world embraced a decision by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to allow women to drive for the first time, a landmark royal decree that will change the Kingdom’s economy and society in countless ways. Saudi Women will now be able to legally apply for their own driving licenses without having to secure […]
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Saudi Arabia to Get New Bankruptcy Law Next Year, Al-Qassabi Says
- September 22,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia will begin implementing a new bankruptcy law early next year as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and encourage private sector activity, Reuters reports, citing Saudi-owned broadcaster Al Arabiya which aired comments from Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majed Al-Qassabi. “(The) bankruptcy law has been passed to the Shura Council and […]
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‘NTP 2.0’ Keeps Key Policies and Privatization Plans in Place, Report Says
- September 8,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Revision to Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Plan (NTP), dubbed ‘NTP 2.0’ that was released a year ago will keep key policies of fiscal reforms and a massive privatization program in place, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. “It is looking increasingly unlikely that some of the targets can be hit by their 2020 deadline, however, partly […]
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‘NTP 2.0’: FT Obtains Copy of Draft of Changes to Saudi National Transformation Plan
- September 7,2017
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- SUSTG Team
The London-based Financial Times has obtained an internal copy of a document that outlines Saudi Arabia’s desire to amend the Kingdom’s National Transformation Plan (NTP), dubbed “NTP 2.0.” The draft document “strips out some areas earmarked for change and extend[s] the timeline of other targets” of the NTP. The changes will keep the deadline of 2020 generally, […]
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New York Reportedly Pulls Ahead of London in Aramco Listing Race for ‘Political Considerations’; Final Decision Rests with Crown Prince Mohammed
- August 11,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Despite a report in July that Saudi Aramco’s advisers have reportedly recommended London for the historic listing of the oil company, a new report now says Saudi Arabia favors New York in part because of the strength of the U.S.-Saudi relationship. Reuters originally reported that US disclosure rules were a concern for Saudi authorities. London’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has […]
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Recent Economic Data for July 2017 Points to Mixed Picture for Saudi Economy
- August 3,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector accelerated in July, albeit at a moderate pace, while the expansion in employment slowed, according to a Reuters report citing a Emirates NBD survey. “The seasonally-adjusted Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.7 last month from 54.3 in June. A level above 50 means business is […]
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With Riyadh Metro Progressing, Bechtel Eyes Mining Sector Growth as Saudi Arabia Diversifies
- August 2,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Bechtel, the construction company behind some of the world’s largest and most impressive megaprojects, is eyeing growth in Saudi Arabia’s mining and minerals sector, according to reports and quotes by the company’s Saudi Arabia country manager. “Mining and metals is something that is of extreme interest to us,” said Abdulrahman Al Ghabban, who was appointed […]
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Rumors Abound Regarding Location(s) of Saudi Aramco IPO Listing
- July 28,2017
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Aramco’s advisers have recommended London for the historic listing of the oil company, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters in an exclusive report. The report said U.S. disclosure rules were a concern for Saudi authorities. London’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a rule change that would allow state-owned companies, such as Saudi Aramco, to […]
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President Trump Approves Credentials of New Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Khaled bin Salman
- July 24,2017
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- SUSTG Team
US President Donald Trump received at the White House on Friday newly appointed Saudi ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to approve his credentials as an official diplomat to Washington. Prince Khaled is the 10th Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the US since 1945. According to the London-based Saudi newspaper Asharq Alawsat, US political analysts believe […]
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Perspective: U.S.-Saudi ties were especially close under Trump. Under Biden, that looks likely to change
"It won't be, I think, that the Biden administration is just going to turn on the Saudis tomorrow and start telling them that they're bad and they need to shape up," Stephens said, adding that for one thing, he expected the Middle East to be fairly far down the Biden administration's list of priorities.
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Arabs doubt Biden will herald change in the Middle East
“Biden is more flexible and rational, but I do not expect fundamental changes, though there may be an easing of pressure with respect to sanctions until Biden’s Middle East team is in place,” he said.
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Climate change: US formally withdraws from Paris agreement
President Trump announced the move in June 2017, but UN regulations meant that his decision only takes effect today, the day after the US election. The US could re-join it in future, should a president choose to do so. The Paris deal was drafted in 2015 to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change.
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Saudi Exchange Triples Daily Trading Limits for New Listings
Saudi Arabia’s stock market tripled the daily trading limits for companies making their debut as it looks to absorb billions of dollars chasing new listings. Starting Nov. 8, newly listed stocks will be allowed to rise or fall 30% on their first three days of trading, up from the current 10% limit, the exchange known as Tadawul said in a statement. The daily limits will revert to 10% from the fourth day.
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Perspective: Everything You Think About the Geopolitics of Climate Change Is Wrong
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Perspective: How the Trump admin’s prisoner swap photo-op complicated future exchanges with Iran
“Elliott Abrams and I over the years have worked well on a number of issues, and we are working together on the Venezuela hostages in a positive way. However, I disagree with the statement that he made that it was maximum pressure that brought the hostages back,” Richardson told Responsible Statecraft. “In both releases of Americans — Wang and White — there was a clear exchange.”
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Hezbollah leaders tell French president to change approach
The leader of the militant Hezbollah group said Tuesday they still welcome the French initiative to help Lebanon out of its crisis, but said Paris has to change its approach in dealing with local factions and not blame everyone for the failure of forming a new Cabinet.
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Saudi Arabia may keep November crude prices to Asia little changed
However, high product inventories in key markets like China and mobility restrictions in response to rising COVID-19 cases are likely to cap fuel demand and squeeze refiners’ margins, they added.
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Yemen gov’t, Houthis agree to exchange over 1,000 prisoners
Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Houthi rebels agreed to exchange about 1,000 detainees and prisoners, including 15 Saudis, as part of trust-building steps aimed at reviving a stalled peace process, the United Nations said.
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Gulf States’ Climate Change Policies Amid a Global Pandemic
An evaluation of Gulf countries’ existing climate change-related plans reveals growing activity around exploring mitigation co-benefits in energy efficiency and demand-side management, renewable electricity generation, carbon capture and storage, water management, urban planning, agriculture, and marine conservation.
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