Eid al-Fitr 2021: Words and Phrases
In the Muslim world, the end of Ramadan is marked by a one-to-three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr. This special holiday is one of two most important and joyful...
Saudi Lifestyle Corner: The Saudi Film Industry’s Top Productions and How to Watch Them
The burgeoning Saudi film industry, already undergoing rapid growth before the 2020 pandemic, is now further propelled by the eagerness...
First Annual Red Sea International Film Festival in 2021 Showcases Growing Saudi Film Industry
The Red Sea International Film Festival is set to take place for the first time in November 2021 in the...
Saudi Arabia Launches “Qiwa” E-Government App to Enhance Business Efficiency
Qiwa is an application created by the Saudi government to make it easier for investors and business owners to do...
Sempra Energy’s Jeffrey Martin Speaks about Energy Infrastructure Innovations and Sempra’s Role in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Transition
The U.S.-Saudi Business Council spoke to Sempra Energy’s Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Martin about Sempra’s liquefied natural gas expansion, the role of natural gas in mitigating climate change, the company’s potential partnerships in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and their vision for developing sustainable energy infrastructure such as smart meter and smart grid technologies.
Ramadan, COVID-19, and Changes in Saudi Consumer Behavior
Facebook, a U.S.-Saudi Business Council Chairman’s Circle member, commissioned a study with internet market research firm YouGov to explore how...
Riyadh’s Festival of Light Illuminates the City Sky
The ongoing Light and Art Festival “Noor Riyadh” is a fantastic option for anyone in Riyadh looking for a COVID-safe,...
Ramadan 2021: What to Expect and How to Participate
Ramadan, the holy month in the Islamic world dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection, is predicted to take place this...
Saudi Ceramics Sets Course for U.S. Market
Mr. Hasan AlHazzaa, Export Department Manager at Saudi Ceramics, spoke to the Council about the company’s high quality, locally manufactured line of products and its ambitions for global expansion into North America.
Saudi Arabia Reforms “Kafala” Sponsorship System
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) recently announced new labor reforms to the 70-year-old Kafala (sponsorship) system under the Labor Reform Initiative, allowing greater job mobility for migrant workers. This decision ushers a new era...