Economy

November 16, 2009Royal decree re-forms Supreme Economic Council
November 8, 2009Private Saudi investments in US total $400 billion
November 6, 2009Contract signed with Raytheon for civil navigational radars
October 17, 2009Congressmen Ellison: U.S.-Saudi ties strengthened by business
October 6, 2009Minister of Finance leads Saudi delegation to IMF, WB meeting
September 26, 2009Dow Chemical funds $100 million KAUST research center
September 26, 2009Saudi Arabia calls for an end to Israeli obstruction in U.N. statement
September 25, 2009Foreign, Finance Ministers attend G-20 summit in Pittsburgh
September 23, 2009Saudi Delegation Arrives in Pittsburgh Ahead of G-20 Summit
September 14, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet meeting in Makkah
September 12, 2009Dr. Hamad bin Suleiman Al-Bazie' appointed Deputy Minister of Finance
September 9, 2009Saudi Arabia ranks 13th in IFC’s “Doing Business” report
September 1, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet session in Jeddah
August 30, 2009Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamidi appointed as SAMA Deputy Governor
August 24, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet’s weekly meeting
August 19, 2009IMF report commends Saudi fiscal policies
July 20, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet meeting in Taif
July 14, 2009King Abdullah holds talks with Bahraini leader, inaugurates projects in Yanbu
July 14, 2009King Abdullah receives U.S. Treasury Secretary
July 13, 2009CDSI reports non-petroleum exports data for 1st quarter of 2009
July 1, 2009Saudi Customs Department wins international award
June 30, 2009Saudi-U.S. trade grew 14% last year
June 29, 2009Saudi World Bank representative calls for global financial reform
June 29, 2009GCC naval commanders meet to discuss piracy
June 19, 2009Fourth anniversary of King Abdullah’s ascension to the throne celebrated
June 18, 2009KAUST, Dow Chemical sign industrial cooperation agreement
June 16, 2009SAMA reduces Reverse Repo Rate
June 15, 2009Saudi Arabia tops list of registered real estate properties
June 9, 2009Customs to enforce ban on import of cars older than five years
June 8, 2009GCC Foreign Ministers sign monetary union agreement
May 27, 2009King Abdullah gives interview to Al-Seyassah newspaper
May 26, 2009Officials briefed on Khurais Oil Field Program
May 17, 2009Kingdom joins IMF’s General System for economic reporting
May 17, 2009U.S. mayoral delegation praises construction projects
May 16, 2009Light rail approved to help ease growing traffic congestion in Makkah
May 14, 2009King appoints Secretary General for Supreme Economic Council
May 11, 2009Makkah Governor convenes International Understanding conference
May 11, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet session
May 10, 2009Foreign Minister receives delegation of U.S. mayors
May 6, 2009Saudi-U.S. Trade & Culture Festival opens in Taif
May 5, 2009GCC leaders gather in Riyadh for consultations
May 4, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet session
April 28, 2009King launches development projects in Jubail
April 18, 2009King Abdullah chairs first KAUST Council of Trustees meeting
April 7, 2009Saudi ministers meet with U.S. congressman
April 4, 2009King Abdullah says Saudi policies will help world economy
April 3, 2009Minister of Finance stresses the strength of the Saudi economy
April 2, 2009King Abdullah meets with U.S. President Obama
April 2, 2009Minister of Commerce and Industry addresses Arab economic forum
April 1, 2009King Abdullah arrives in London for G-20 summit
March 31, 2009King Abdullah travels to London for G-20 summit
March 30, 2009New Second Deputy Prime Minister chairs Cabinet session
March 24, 2009King inaugurates 5th session of Shura Council
March 24, 2009SAGIA Governor encourages U.S. investment in the Kingdom
March 16, 2009King Abdullah briefs Cabinet
March 15, 2009OPEC announces no new production cuts
March 15, 2009Saudi Arabian Airlines reduces fuel consumption by 159,800 tons
March 14, 2009Finance Minister attends G-20 meeting
March 9, 2009King Abdullah presides over Cabinet session
March 9, 2009Saudi Aramco awards Karan gas contract to U.S. company
March 8, 2009Symposium on information technology opened
March 4, 2009Express Train project contract signed
March 4, 2009U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council Holds Luncheon for Saudi Delegation
March 4, 2009Ambassador holds reception for Saudi delegation
March 1, 2009Saudi banks post 17.3% rise in profits
February 23, 2009SAMA launches website
February 17, 2009SAMA Governor says Saudi economy is safe from global turmoil
February 16, 2009First International Conference on Biotechnology opens in Riyadh
February 2, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet session
January 26, 2009Annual report shows increase in Saudi port activity
January 26, 2009Officials say Saudi economy is resilient in the face of global financial turmoil
January 20, 2009Arab Summit issues Kuwait Declaration
January 5, 2009King Abdullah chairs Cabinet session
December 24, 2008Euro-Med offers GCC observer status
December 22, 2008Ministry of Finance issues statement on FY 2009 budget
December 22, 2008Royal decrees issued for FY 2009 State Budget
December 18, 2008OPEC holds session in Algeria
December 17, 2008Saudi Aramco named No. 1 Oil Company


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