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The Kingdom Tower stands in the night above the Saudi capital Riyadh November 16, 2007. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji

IMF Commends Saudi Reforms within Vision 2030

by Heba al-Qodsi and Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 6, 2017 | Business

Washington, Riyadh — Timothy Callen, IMF Mission Chief for Saudi Arabia, lauded the reforms implemented by Saudi authorities within Saudi Vision 2030 from “adjusting fiscal policy to the realities of lower oil prices,” enhancing the business environment and increasing...

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Russian S-400 Triumph medium-range and long-range surface-to-air missile systems drive during the Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2015. Russia marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe on Saturday with a military parade, showcasing new military hardware at a time when relations with the West have hit lows not seen since the Cold War. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin – RTX1C7EM

Saudi Arabia Signs Deal to Purchase S-400 Air-Defense System

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 6, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Moscow — Saudi Arabia has agreed to purchase Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, the TOS-1A, the AGS-30 and the Kalashnikov AK-103. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Russia’s state company for exporting military products Rosoboronexport...

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The Public Investment Fund.

Saudi Economy on New Threshold of Growth following Diversification of Investments

by Shuja Al-Baqmi | Oct 4, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – The mega projects in Saudi Arabia announced by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have become a new frontier on the country’s investment map. These mega projects, announced by one of the world’s biggest investment funds, carry great opportunities...

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Muslims pray at the Grand mosque ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

53,000 Square Meters of Land in Makkah to Be Sold at Auction

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 2, 2017 | Business

Makkah- Makkah would witness next Thursday a real-estate auction on three lands of a total space of around 50,000 square meters and worth more than one billion riyals (USD266 million) — the three lands are located inside the central region. The first land is...

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Saudi women. AFP Photo/Fayez Nureldine)

Saudi Arabia: Women to Drive after Community Persuaded

by Salman Al-dossary | Sep 28, 2017 | Opinion

Similar to other historic decisions, some are petrified of announcing them, supporters anticipate in boredom while conservatives persistently warn of such moves. Once the clock ticks and the time is adequate to take the decision, the fear of people vanishes. This is...