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Asharq Al-Awsat
13-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
US Energy Secretary Says Riyadh and Washington to Sign Civil Nuclear Agreement
The United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement on energy cooperation and civilian nuclear technology, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday. Wright spoke at a press conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh where he arrived from the United Arab Emirates on Saturday as part of a regional tour that will also take him to Qatar. His visit comes amid world economic turmoil over the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. But Wright said that these tariffs don't seek to restrict trade, rather they aim for fair and reciprocal trade. His visit also comes ahead of an expected visit by Trump to the Kingdom, the UAE and Qatar in May to consolidate relations. The US Energy Secretary told journalists at the Saudi Energy Ministry that Riyadh and Washington were on a "pathway" to reaching an agreement to work together to better develop energy resources and energy infrastructure, in addition to mining cooperation, civilian nuclear technology and energy production. Wright said further details over a memorandum detailing the energy cooperation between Riyadh and Washington would come later this year. Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced last September that the Kingdom is working to develop peaceful uses for nuclear energy across various fields. In his press conference on Sunday, Wright discussed the meetings he has held in Riyadh. There have 'been very wide ranging dialogues for a day and a half now and they're going to continue. We've talked about energy in all aspects of energy. We've talked about mining, critical materials. We've talked about processing in industry. We've talked about climate change. We've talked about human lives and what drives their improvement and how best to achieve those ends,' he said. On Saturday, Prince Abdulaziz met with Wright at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) where the US official was briefed on the Center's role in the fields of energy policy research and its transitions, climate change, sustainable transportation, and consultancy services, in addition to the development of models and analytical tools that contribute to finding solutions to current challenges in the energy sector. They also discussed opportunities for cooperation in energy research, exchange of expertise, and strengthening joint research efforts. Wright said Sunday that he believed 'Saudi Arabia will be one of the leading countries in investing in the United States. I think that's a win for the Kingdom here. It's a win for the United States. And for us, most importantly, it's a win for the working class and American citizens to have better job opportunities.' He added that the 'broader objectives' of the US and Saudi Arabia 'are prosperity at home and peace abroad.' Wright also said in response to a question by Asharq Al-Awsat that tariffs are part of Trump's economic agenda. He said Trump is trying to grow the flow of goods outside the United States into other countries while sustaining imports and engagement with countries from around the world. 'So that's a way you could describe this. Fair trade, not restricted trade, just fair trade, reciprocal trade.' He added that the United States has seen a lot of its intensive industries, particularly energy, move outside of the country and be outsourced somewhere else. 'Too many Americans have seen their job opportunities shift overseas.' 'So tariffs are also a way to give a nudge and encourage investment into our country, to make products in our country, to grow economic opportunity and prosperity in America.'
Arab News
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi energy minister meets US counterpart at KAPSARC
RIYADH: Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and his accompanying delegation on Saturday at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The visit came as part of the US official's visit to the Kingdom. The meeting underscored the growing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US in the fields of energy, sustainability, and research. During the visit, Secretary Wright was briefed on KAPSARC's key roles in energy policy research and transformation, climate change mitigation, sustainable transportation, and strategic advisory services. Discussions also explored collaborative opportunities in energy research, the exchange of expertise, and enhancing joint research initiatives. KAPSARC's ongoing work in developing advanced analytical models and tools was recognized as a crucial contributor to shaping forward-looking energy policies and practical solutions to today's pressing issues, SPA added.
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
KAPSARC School of Public Policy contract win for Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East
Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East – part of leading international façade specialist Permasteelisa Group – has secured a contract to design, engineer, supply and install the façade and internal glass partitions for Saudi Arabia's stunning new KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP). Launched as part of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in 2024, the postgraduate institution is dedicated to focusing on the Saudi energy sector and bridging the gap between education, industry and the government. The contract will see Permasteelisa Gartner's Saudi Arabia team work alongside main contractor Nesma and Partners in delivering the Riyadh-based project which will consist of three interlinked wings and an iconic wave-shaped roof. A complex and unique façade design will incorporate the use of various materials, ranging from insulated glass over double-curved aluminium panels to Ultra High Performance Concrete. It will have a total glazed area of just over 6,000 m2, while the whole project will be underpinned by almost 27,000 m2 of horizontal and vertical aluminium cladding. Plans drawn up by architects at HOK allow for a variety of classroom spaces which can be partially transformed through the use of Skyfold partitions, while internal acoustic glass partitions will help to regulate the learning environment. The institute will also provide a gym, cafeteria and day-care for children. Alessio De Mitri, Executive General Manager for Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East, comments: 'This iconic structure will provide KAPSARC with a sustainable College building which is not only state-of-the-art in terms of its design and construction, but which has a positive impact on the surrounding environment and will maximise faculty and student productivity and wellbeing. 'It is a complex but stunning design with the panels forming a constant visual flow of the exterior building envelope, achieved through the utilisation of single and double curved elements creating the particularly iconic wave shape.' Permasteelisa Group's CEO, Liam Cummins, adds: 'We are delighted to be working with King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center and our construction partners on this project which promises to be a stunning home for staff and students at the School of Public Policy. 'The complex nature of this project will enable our experienced and talented team to demonstrate their vast skills in delivering the façades of the future.' Media Contact: Jac Samarappuli Moving Adverts jac@ About Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East ( The regional arm of the globally renowned Permasteelisa Group, specialising in the design, engineering, manufacture and installation of complex and high-performance façade systems across the Middle East. With deep regional expertise and access to a global network of innovation and technical excellence, the company delivers landmark projects that define the modern urban skyline. Working in partnership with leading architects, developers, and contractors, Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East brings world-class façade, cladding, and curtain wall solutions to life — combining aesthetic vision with structural precision and sustainability. Backed by the legacy of the Permasteelisa Group and the technical leadership of Gartner, the company is trusted for delivering quality, safety and innovation in every project across the GCC and beyond.
