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Sfakianakis: Passing of King Abdullah and Advent of King Salman a ‘Time of Continuity’ in Oil Policy
- January 27,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Writing in MEES, a Middle East oil and gas weekly magazine, Saudi finance expert Dr. John Sfakianakis says that the transfer of power from King Abdullah to King Salman is likely to represent a continuation of Saudi oil policy, particularly with respect to production levels. “The passing of King Abdullah and the advent of King Salman […]
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Royal Succession Planning at Saudi Inc.
- January 26,2015
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- Matthew Spivack
Following the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, it is important for companies to be prepared to answer questions from the corporate office regarding how royal succession impacts Saudi Arabia’s trajectory. New Saudi King Salman’s ascension to the throne, and the appointment of Crown Prince Muqrin, represents continuity from King Abdullah’s reign. Salman is unlikely […]
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The Death of King Abdullah and the Future of Saudi Arabia: 5 Storylines to Watch This Week
- January 26,2015
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- Lucien Zeigler
The passing of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah in the early morning on Friday, January 23rd is a major event in the Kingdom’s history. The impact of the King’s reign on current and future generations will be lasting, and his death has drawn global attention to the Kingdom as the country moves forward with new leadership. […]
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‘No Shortage of Funds’ for Saudi Arabia’s Troubled Housing Market as Minister Eyes Taxes on Undeveloped Lands
- January 14,2015
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- SUSTG Team
A longstanding issue for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been the drag on the housing market caused by privately-owned property in urban locales that remains unused with no plans for development. Without taxation of this land, and low prices that owners might receive on the market, there is little incentive to sell it. However, […]
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Ras Tanura Clean Fuels Project in Saudi Arabia Suspended Due to Low Oil Price
- January 2,2015
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion Ras Tanura clean fuels project has been suspended by Saudi Aramco following a steep drop in oil’s price since July 2014, Reem Shamseddine of Reuters reports. The Ras Tanura clean fuels project was due to be a part of a second phase of upgrades to Aramco’s refineries, but may resume in a […]
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IT Spending in Saudi Arabia to Grow $2.7 billion by 2017, Study Finds
- December 24,2014
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- SUSTG Team
A recently released study by Oxford Economics and SAP finds that employers in Saudi Arabia “will need to tailor their approach to talent management for catering to the fast-changing technology landscape,” the Saudi Gazette reports. The report also finds that “IT spending in the Kingdom is increasing at the fastest rate of any country in the Middle East […]
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Ashmore Investment: Decline in oil revenues has a ‘clear silver lining’ for Saudi fiscal policy
- December 15,2014
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- SUSTG Team
In Ashmore’s recently released weekly report, the investment firm points to a potential “silver lining” in the drop in oil’s price for Saudi fiscal policy: the drop might at last bring “meaningful fiscal discipline” for the Saudi 2015 budget and beyond. “The first ‘winner’ to emerge from falling oil prices is rationality,” writes John Sfakianakis, Regional Director for the […]
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John Kerry’s Remarks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner
- December 12,2014
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- SUSTG Team
In an energetic and wide-ranging speech delivered to guests attending the Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner on Monday night at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of State John Kerry praised the work of the Center and the development of business relationships between the United States and the Middle East region. Secretary Kerry shared […]
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Could a Trans-Asian Railway Further Boost Growing Saudi-China Trade?
- November 21,2014
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- SUSTG Team
China has reportedly “set a comprehensive economic strategy for linking the country to major economic countries in Asia, including Saudi Arabia, through a railway,” a report in Zawya finds, citing a local paper. With Saudi-Chinese trade exchanges reaching $74 billion last year and estimated to soar up to $100 billion in the next five years, the […]
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SUSRIS: Saudi Oil Production “Crucial” to EIA 2015 Forecast
- November 14,2014
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- SUSTG Team
“Changes in the forecast of Saudi Arabian oil production are crucial to the revised outlook and a major source of uncertainty in the year ahead. Saudi Arabia has indicated interest in preserving market share rather than unilaterally carrying the burden of cutting production to balance the global oil market. In addition to numerous statements by […]
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CryptocurrenciesDubai Crypto Exchange BitOasis Seeks to Lift Saudi Arabia Ban
BitOasis, a Dubai-based crypto exchange with a significant presence in the Middle East and North Africa, will work with financial markets and services regulators from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on a regulatory framework for the nascent crypto industry in the region.
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Oil PricesCommentary: Like a supertanker, the oil market needs time to change course
Although Saudi Arabia, in particular, had acted swiftly in producing more, it initially took some time until markets reacted.
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At the national level, for example, with its Nationally Determined Contribution, Saudi Arabia seeks to reduce its annual emissions by up to 130 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030.
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IranIran arrests central bank’s top foreign exchange official
Arrest of Ahmad Araghchi, who was a vice-governor at the bank in charge of forex, comes as currency woes continue.
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Middle East EconomiesCommentary: Changes to Be Witnessed in the Middle East’s Economy
Three developments in particular have shaped the financial and economic landscape of 2018: President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear agreement, Saudi Arabia’s noticeable progress with Vision 2030 and the OPEC+ meeting in June
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Saudi Women DriversWheels of change turn quickly for Saudi women now permitted to drive
Inside the official Saudi Driving School, there was a flurry of activity and excitement.
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