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Ministers of Saudi Arabia discuss the National Transformation Plan (NTP)- Reuters

Saudi Makes More Gains on Economic Reform, Other Markets Lag

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 14, 2016 | Business

Saudi Arabia’s stock index scored its fourth session of gains on Thursday following the announcements of various economic reform plans, while most other bourses lost steam on profit taking. Riyadh’s index nudged up 2 points to 6,607 points. The Saudi...

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The New Saudi Arabia

by Nasser Al-Haqbani | Apr 26, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia entered a new era yesterday with the approval of an ambitious plan that includes almost all sectors. It aims, in particular, to diversify the economy and utilise new sources of income other than oil by 2030. The economic reform plan known as “Saudi Vision...

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KSA Signs for Middle East’s Largest Solar Energy Factory

KSA Signs for Middle East’s Largest Solar Energy Factory

by Fahd Baqmi | Jan 6, 2016 | Business

On Tuesday, The Royal Commission signed a contract with the Saudi group Al-Afandi Solar,in Yanbu (West Saudi Arabia), for founding the largest ,across the Middle East, commercial complementary factory responsible for silicon panels and Solar cells manufacture in Saudi...

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Protesters wave Egyptian flags during a protest in Tahrir Square, Cairo, April 8, 2011. (Reuters)

Opinion: Growth and Jobs on the Horizon for Arab Countries in Transition

by Masood Ahmed | May 5, 2014 | Opinion

Finally, we are seeing some early positive signs in the Arab countries that are undergoing political transition. The external environment is getting better as trading partner growth (especially in Europe) is strengthening, and food prices have recently declined....

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Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration calling for the departure of the Islamist-led ruling coalition at Kasbah Square where the government headquarters are located, in Tunis in this file photo of November 15, 2013 (REUTERS/Anis Mili)

Opinion: The Problem with Arab Political Elites

by Amal Mousa | Apr 28, 2014 | Opinion

For the political elites in the Arab world to accept the idea that their societies are witnessing a real period of tribulation whose consequences cannot be postponed, they not only have to rethink the nature of their development policies, but also adopt political...