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FM Al-Jubeir Blasts Critics of Saudi Arabia’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts: ‘It is in our National Interest to Defeat Terrorism’
- February 4,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir wrote his second op-ed in three weeks in a U.S. publication, this time blasting critics of Saudi Arabia’s counter-terrorism efforts. “Those who accuse Saudi Arabia of supporting violent extremism not only fail to acknowledge the kingdom’s leadership in combating terrorism around the world but also do not see that it is […]
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Analysis: Taking Stock of ‘Nitaqat’ Labor Reforms, 5 Years On
- February 3,2016
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- Nathan Field
5 years ago – as the Arab Spring rocked the Middle East – the Saudi government launched its own version of “political” reform. In September 2011 it began a series of policies aimed at reforming the country’s labor market and lowering the Kingdom’s chronically high unemployment rates. I have been following the fate of these […]
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Little Upside in Latest Jadwa Saudi Chartbook
- February 2,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment’s latest monthly chartbook overviewing the Saudi economy contains mostly negative economic data on consumer spending, activity, government accounts, and inflation. Economic data for the month of December 2015 indicates a slowdown in activity, and data on consumer spending continued to point to a softening trend, while PMI fell to a record low, […]
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With affordable housing in short supply, new JV set to provide mortgage loans to low and middle-income Saudis
- January 29,2016
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- Lucien Zeigler
A new joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) has received approval to provide loans to low and middle-income Saudis, in what could be a much-needed boost for access to mortgages in the Kingdom. Bidayaa Home Finance was launched to provide […]
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Council of Saudi Chambers Kick-off U.S.-Saudi Arabia CEO Summit
- January 25,2016
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- SUSTG Team
On January 24, 2016 at the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce building the U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit kicks off a focused, high-level private-sector initiative to assess the U.S.-Saudi commercial and business environment in order to enhance bi-lateral trade, investment and cooperation. The Saudi-US Trade Group team is in Riyadh to participate in the inaugural U.S.-Saudi […]
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Saudi Arabia’ Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Gives His First On-the-Record Interview
- January 8,2016
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and defense minister Mohammad bin Salman spoke to The Economist on January 4th in his first on-the-record interview. [Full transcript of the interview available here] [Economist leader here] The interview touched on a wide range of subjects with the son of King Salman, beginning with 7 questions on Saudi Arabia’s […]
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Video Released Shows Timelapse Construction on Riyadh’s Metro Project
- January 5,2016
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- SUSTG Team
A recently released video by the leading construction partners on Riyadh’s metro project highlighted the progress made on the mega-project that will change the way the city’s residents get around. In October, the Riyadh metro project hit a major milestone as a consortium led by Spanish construction giant FCC said it has completed the drilling […]
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Saudi Arabia’s 2016 Budget Features Prudent Fiscal Policy Decisions
- December 29,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s 2016 budget marks a shift in fiscal policy toward prudent but tough decisions for the future of the Arab world’s largest economy. In a recently released note to investors, Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment said the 2016 budget still provides a high level of government spending to drive the Saudi economy. Budgeted at $226b, the amount is a […]
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‘Major Economic Shake-Up’ In the Works for Saudi Arabia
- December 21,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Minister of Defense and chair of the powerful Council of Economic and Development Affairs, is planning a major economic shake-up that involves “plans to reshape the economy to withstand low oil prices,” sources told Reuters privately. The strategy includes state spending reforms and privatizations. Bloomberg reports that Saudi officials […]
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McKinsey & Company Publishes 165-Page Analysis of ‘Saudi Arabia Beyond Oil’
- December 16,2015
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- SUSTG Team
McKinsey & Company, the top-tier global consulting firm with offices in Riyadh and across the Middle East, published an in-depth report on the Saudi Economy and the opportunities for the Kingdom beyond oil. The report, produced by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) and available on McKinsey’s website to the public (executive summary here, full report […]
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Climate ChangeFor oil, IMO 2020 marks ‘the biggest change in oil market history’
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CyberUS-Iran cyber strike marks a military ‘game changer,’ says tech expert
The attack on Iran’s security systems — used to control its rocket and missile launches — was a “game changing” event for both the cyber-security industry and “how we think about geopolitics,” Splunk’s Haiyan Song told CNBC Tuesday.
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U.S.-Saudi RelationsCommentary: Trump Is Blocking Big Change in the U.S.-Saudi Alliance
“We in [Saudi Arabia] recognize that the relationship has come under strain recently, but we are working hard on restoring it to what it once was. We realize it’s going to take some time, but we see it as a marathon not a sprint,” a senior Saudi official wrote to us recently on the condition of anonymity to discuss the issue.
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AirspaceSaudi airline changes flight routes to avoid Iran’s airspace
The airline says it's a precautionary measure for aviation safety, and Saudi-owned Al Arabiya news channel says the airline's decision affects flight routes over the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Adel Al-JubeirInterview with Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs: ‘Iran’s policies are not acceptable and have to change’
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said he was hopeful that any possibility of war between Iran and the US or its allies could still be avoided. He accused Iran of multiple provocations in the region and warned that Tehran’s aggressive behaviour could not continue without ramifications.
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Women DriversWhat has changed since Saudi women started driving?
Today is the first anniversary of the female driving ban being lifted in Saudi Arabia, and many women are celebrating this day by talking about their journey, their moments of joy and what has changed since they started their engines.
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Oil ReservesBP raises Saudi oil reserves 12% in first big change in 30 years
BP has raised estimates for Saudi Arabia’s crude oil reserves by 12%, marking the first major change to the country’s estimated reserves since 1989.
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Saudi Oil ReservesBP raises Saudi oil reserves 12% in first big change in 30 years
BP said Saudi Arabia’s proved oil reserves were revised to 297.7 billion barrels at the end of 2018 from 266.2 billion a year earlier, only slightly behind 303 billion in Venezuela.
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PalestineHebron farmers struggle for existence in face of climate change
One of five climate and geographical belts in historic Palestine, the Eastern Slope is also the region in the West Bank most affected by climate change.
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OPECIran sets scene for tough OPEC meeting, opposes date change
Iran has told OPEC that it opposes delaying the oil producer group’s next meeting, setting the scene for another fight with fellow members as U.S. sanctions put Tehran under unprecedented economic pressure with its oil exports down to just a trickle.
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