FAILED COUP IN SAUDI ARABIA?

[HAIDER]

Major employer of Indians are Indian contracting companies, they don't hire Pakistanis.
On this subject, I think Saudi authorities should look into such open discrimination.

Why ?

For someone who has lived in Saudi for 30 Years and knows the local politics really well, these arrest in all honest are anti-corruption purges.

Actually, I predicted the arrest of walid bin talal couple of years ago.
Saad Hariri and his accomplice Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd, laundered millions of dollars to Lebanon to fund political party of Saad Hariri. While 70 thousand of Saudi Oger workers were left to rot on street.

Once upon time Saudi Oger was giant.

 

[El Sidd]

Last year was Turkey
This year Saudi Arabia apparently

 

[somebozo]

Once upon time Saudi Oger was giant.

Only because it was aided and abetted by royal culture, that is having the son of late King Fahd as a partner.

This corruption is well known, and many have been screaming about it. The economic cities projects it seems were modeled after individual needs to make money rather than legitimate infrastructure of a state. Saudi Arabia has sent a strong message across the broad, we should be ashamed how corrupt we are to the core and refuse to take action

Crackdown to unearth graft in economic cities’ projects
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Saudi Gazette
Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH – The ongoing crackdown on corruption will also cover economic city projects in Rabigh, Madinah, Qassim and Jazan.

King Abdullah initiated the economic city projects in 2005 soon after ascending the Saudi throne after the death of King Fahd. King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh was launched at the end of 2005 while the other three were inaugurated by the late king in 2006.

The four economic cities with advanced infrastructure facilities were expected to draw a combined capital investment of SR170 billion in 10 years and create more than 500,000 jobs for young Saudi men and women, Al-Watan Arabic daily reported.

It was announced that the four economic cities including Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mousaed Economic City in Hail, Knowledge Economic City in Madinah and Jazan Economic City would achieve five major objectives: Balanced regional development, diversification of revenue sources, creation of new job opportunities, transfer of knowledge and technology and modernization of infrastructure.

However, the four cities have failed to achieve their objectives due to shortcomings in implementation and corrupt practices.

The supreme committee to tackle corruption led by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman has arrested a number of princes, ministers, business tycoons and senior officials as part of its efforts to combat graft and protect national interests.

Attorney General Saud Al-Mojeb said the actions carried out by the commission were undertaken “as part of the state’s judicial duty to combat corruption.”

He added: “The suspects are being granted the same rights and treatment as any other Saudi citizen. A suspect’s position or status does not influence the firm and fair application of justice.”

He vowed “a firm application of justice”, calling the operation “part of an overhaul to ensure transparency, openness and good governance.”

Crown Prince Muhammad has unveiled a raft of radical reforms, including lifting a ban on women driving, pledging to turn the country toward a more moderate interpretation of Islam, and launching an ambitious economic reform program designed to reduce the country’s dependence on oil.

King Abdullah Economic City was established in 2006 by a consortium of global real estate majors, including Emaar, a number of high-profile Saudi investors and government bodies, and the city’s master developer – Emaar.

KAEC is strategically located on the Red Sea coast with access to the world by sea, land rail and air. It is located between major shipping routes to Europe and Asia. It is the largest of the four economic cities in the country.

Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) is leading the development of these cities. Jazan Economic City is strategically located along an important sea route connecting Europe, Africa and Asia, with a focus on the energy and manufacturing industries.

 

[BATMAN]

Once upon time Saudi Oger was giant.

Exactly... and Indian govt. came with a plan and its game over.

Pakistani govt. never support its companies or expats. This is not my observation but well known fact, which all world knows. While Indian govt. takes its expats and forex sources very seriously.

 

[somebozo]

Detained suspects face many charges
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Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Bribery, embezzlement, money laundering and abuse of power are among the charges against dozens of princes, officials and businessmen detained in an anti-corruption probe, according to sources.

The Saudi Center for International Communication (CIC), an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Information, said that sums of money that appear to be linked to corruption cases will be reimbursed to the Saudi state’s General Treasury.

A no-fly list has been drawn up and security forces in some Saudi airports were barring owners of private jets from taking off without a permit, a section of the Arabic press reported on Monday.

Eleven princes, four ministers and tens of former ministers were detained late on Saturday after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman decreed the creation of an anti-corruption committee chaired by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman.

The new body has been given broad powers to investigate cases, issue arrest warrants and travel restrictions, and seize assets.

The royal decree said the crackdown came in response to “exploitation by some of the weak souls who have put their own interests above the public interest, in order to, illicitly, accrue money.”

Saudis have praised the round-up of princes and ministers as long-awaited and necessary to modernize the economy.

Meanwhile, Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) in a press release issued on Monday said that it was aware of various media reports regarding activities in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (Nov. 4, 2017), which relate to the Company’s Chairman of the Board.

“The Company continues its normal business operations. The executive senior management affirms its full commitment to continue the Company’s work, its commitment to its investors and shareholders, and affirms the support of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Kingdom Holding is proud of this testimony,” the KHC statement said.

On Sunday, Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mojeb said in a statement, “The suspects are being granted the same rights and treatment as any other Saudi citizen. A suspect’s position or status does not influence the firm and fair application of justice.”

 

[fallstuff]

And you know this how? He is the king, he can arrest who he wants. The only reason Talal got so rich was because he was paid an allowance from royal funds and his father lent him 100s of thousands of dollars. He owes his success to the Saudi state.

I have known enough rich man in my life to know these guys are connected. From the NY Times,

With the arrest of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the prominent billionaire investor, Saudi Arabia has touched one of the richest and most influential investors in the world.

Among Prince Alwaleed’s crown jewels: sizable stakes in Twitter, Lyft and Citigroup. He has gone into business with some of the corporate world’s biggest titans, including Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch and Michael R. Bloomberg.

His investments span the globe, including the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, the Savoy in London and the Plaza in New York. He has also invested in the AccorHotels chain and Canary Wharf, the London business development.

So vast are his investments that he has been referred to as the Warren Buffett of the Middle East.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/05/business/saudi-prince-alwaleed-investor.html

These guys are the movers, the decision maker, and finally the power players. These guys are quite capable of pulling the strings of Politicians, PMs, Presidents, and Kings. He may have gotten a few dollars from his father and some stipend as a Prince.

Only corruption charge I can think about is bribing or paying someone or SA officials to get business, that my friend happens all day, everyday all over the world.

Now this is what might be the real reason as the Washington Post ponders below,

Others wonder whether he has designs on the Saudi throne. That’s one theory for why Saudi Arabia’s crown prince — Alwaleed’s cousin — had him and 10 other princes arrested Saturday to face a“royal anti-corruption” committee, amid rumors that the king is preparing to step down.

Power in Saudi Arabia has long passed between the sons of the founding king, Forbes wrote in 2009. But the line of succession has become complicated as that generation nears the end of its life span.

Could the globe-trotting, billionaire son of a dissident one day take the throne?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...audi-corruption-purge/?utm_term=.347c258ff497

 

[Hulk]

The liberal price is getting more powerful, that is the kind of person who should be leading Saudi. He is not only right person for Saudi but for the world. Saudi needs to relax its stupid religious dominance over government/civil matters. If Saudi changes it will impact the entire world.

 

[Max]

Are you high brother?

Isn't it in Hadith books that during end of the times Arabs will be the first one to face annihilation?. @Falcon29

Sorry i might be patriotic but after seeing so much shirk from my own eyes in Pakistan i dont want Pakistan near haramain. Our kind will build a mizar for bhutto and nawaz near kabba

better then 200 years old present self blowing wahhabi ideology who label others Kafir, Mushrik, biddati etc, who bring nothing but bad name to Islam. even the founder of it are now accepting their ideology was faulty and they need "moderate" Islam...

The Sufi Sunni Ideology ruled Hejaz and Muslim world for last Thousand years. shrines were there for millennia. Sufi Sunni converted most of the Muslim world to Islam. all great Muslim rulers from Salahuddin to Mamluks, Mughals and Ottomans were Sufi Sunnis.

Also much of the practices you see in Pakistani shrines, i being Sunni (whom you call Barelvi) don't agree with those practices and you cant find a single Sunni scholar who endorse those filthy practices. The shrines are not in control of Ulema but mafia's.. Pakistan need Governing body for famous shrines which can implement rules.

 

[HAIDER]

Last year was Turkey
This year Saudi Arabia apparently

next year... we Pakistani also need some Asian spring ............ lol .. it boring.

 

[El Sidd]

next year... we Pakistani also need some Asian spring ............ lol .. it boring.

Rakho tussi apne naal

 

[fallstuff]

Prince Talal sleeping arrangement at the Ritz Carlton. Certainly unfit for a Prince !! This is tough for a guy like him who flies around in a 747. The MBS dude is one mean homie !

http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/06/news/saudi-royals-ritz-carlton-riyadh/index.html

Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton: Luxury hotel or detention center for Saudi royals?

The hotel is closed till November 30th.

 

[fallstuff]

No room in Ritz Carlton.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Last year was Turkey
This year Saudi Arabia apparently

Wise men think alike!!! That's exactly what the Turkish analysts are projecting!!!! The nearer you are the earlier you're hit!!!!! Turkey got saved (by the PLAN) because folks threw themselves beneath the tanks!!! Who'll save the KSA, and most importantly the Haremain???? Nobody knows the PLAN for certain!!!!!! My gut feelings is it'll be the Pak Ordu for they have experienced the full spectrum like nobody else!!!!!

next year... we Pakistani also need some Asian spring ............ lol .. it boring.

As for Pak, they don't wait for the next years!!!!! It's almost every day!!!!!!!

 

[El Sidd]

Wise men think alike!!! That's exactly what the Turkish analysts are projecting!!!! Turkey got saved (by the PLAN) because folks threw themselves beneath the tanks!!! Who'll save the KSA, and most importantly the Haremain???? Nobody knows the PLAN for certain!!!!!! My gut feelings is it'll be the Pak Ordu for they have experienced the full spectrum like nobody else!!!!!


As for Pak, they don't wait for the next years!!!!! It's almost every day!!!!!!!

The problem simply is that while a common man understands the importance of Pakistan in the world.

Power hungry corrupt politicians don't.

Its like a mountain pegged for stability of the so called Muslim world.

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

 

[OldTwilight]

Iran is to blame in this matter ... "Blame Iran for anything and live happy life"