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Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Saudi Minister of Finance, gestures during a news conference announcing the first Quarter of Saudi budget, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Saudi Finance Minister Says Kingdom is Considering IMF Recommendations on Slowing Fiscal Consolidation

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 20, 2017 | Business

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said on Saturday the speed of the kingdom’s fiscal consolidation was generally right, but that authorities may slow it a bit in line with recommendations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Jadaan was responding to...

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz stop for coffee in the terminal of King Khalid International Airport following Trump’s arrival in Riyadh on May 20, 2017. BANDAR AL-JALOUD / Saudi Royal Palace / AFP

Foreign, Arab Media: Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia a New Page

by Asharq Al-Awsat Online | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Beirut – Arab and international newspapers and media Saturday shed light on US president Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, in his first foreign visit since taking over his post. The Guardian pointed out the symbolism of Trump’s dedicating his first foreign...

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Wilbur Ross stands after being sworn in as Secretary of Commerce in Washington, DC, US February 28, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

US Commerce Secretary Highlights Saudi Administrative Abilities in Implementing Vision 2030

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

United States Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discussed on Saturday US President Donald Trump’s first foreign trip since taking office with reporters upon leaving the Saudi-US CEO Forum in Riyadh. Ross told Bloomberg that no ulterior factors will be affecting...

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Saudi King Salman and US President Donald Trump sign the joint strategic vision in Riyadh on May 20. (SPA)

Saudi-US Summit Crowned with Agreement on Joint Strategic Vision

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz marked an unprecedented historic day in Saudi-US ties after signing with US President Donald Trump the declaration of the joint strategic partnership vision. Over 30 military, oil and technology...

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US President Donald Trump. (Reuters)

Trump in Riyadh: Obama’s Advice

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | May 20, 2017 | Opinion

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh today, which marks the beginning of his foreign international activity, has caused great concern for Iran and all those associated with it. In this regard, nine senior officials from former US President Barack Obama’s...