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Commentary, research insights, and analysis on Saudi development, food security, governance, and international relations.
The role of agriculture and how it will enhance …
The role of agriculture and how it will enhance security and the promotion of economic growth in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Presented by an expert in the field. Dr. Turki Faisal Al Ras...
Insights on Entrepreneurship: Turki F. Al Rasheed Lectures at King Saud University Entrepreneurship Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2011 King Saud University welcomed distinguished guest speaker Turki F. Al Rasheed to its Entrepreneurship Center for an enlightening lecture focused on the burgeoning lands...
Poverty Hides Amid Saudi Arabia’s Oil Wealth
Poverty Hides Amid Saudi Arabia’s Oil Wealth by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson May 19, 2011 As an oil exporter, Saudi Arabia is one of the richest countries in the world. And with an economy that is c...
Voters Disenchanted In Upcoming Saudi Election
May 8, 2011 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — It’s only the third time in the kingdom’s history that a nationwide vote is taking place. Only men can vote and only men can serve on the councils. But few peopl...
Bahrain media play role in tension after protests
Bahrain media play role in tension after protests By Andrew Hammond DUBAI | Thu May 5, 2011 2:18pm IST DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahraini media have played a central role in a crackdown on Shi’ite Muslims ...
Upcoming municipal elections
They should have financial and administrative independence in addition to the authority to determine the priorities of projects and funding. As part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque King Abdul...
Saudi Arabia: Whirlwind of Change
Saudi and other Arab leaders should be aware that the real danger is neither from Iran nor from terrorism. Rather, it is from the call for political, social, economic and cultural, as well as educatio...
Food Security and the Challenges of the Arab Spring by Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed at Princeton University Sept. 27, 2011
Food shortages in the Asia-Pacific Region have contributed to soaring food prices. Saudi Arabia has raised questions about the long-term prospects for food security. The Arab world imports 50 to 90 ...
Will the House of Saud adapt enough to survive … again?
Turki Al Rasheed, a pro-reform businessman, watches the turmoil in Egypt on a TV in his Riyadh office on Feb. 9, 2011. “Before, people were afraid of their governments,” he says. “Now government...
U.S. Is Planning Buildup in Gulf After Iraq Exit
Running out from Iraq and establish a divided country was well anticipated. In fact, in my article in Arabic publish in Al Watan newspaper dated 22 January 2008 translated title ‘U.S. occupation of Ir...