Anuj Chopra

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Clerics, credit, jingoism: Saudi Aramco casts IPO net

Article Anuj Chopra - 2 Dec 2019

The world's most profitable company is seeking to raise around $25-billion from its much-delayed IPO

Aramco faces new test: shareholders

Article Anuj Chopra - 11 Nov 2019

Saudi Arabia is offering a sliver of the company, touted as the kingdom's crown jewel, in its upcoming initial public offering

US ‘locked and loaded’ after Saudi attacks as oil prices surge

Article Wg Dunlop & Anuj Chopra - 16 Sep 2019

It is the first time Donald Trump has hinted at a potential American military response to drone attacks, which slashed Saudi oil production by half

‘We’re not in crisis’: New Saudi foreign minister takes the reins

Article Anuj Chopra - 28 Dec 2018

Saudi Arabia's new foreign minister says the kingdom is not in crisis over critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder

War-ridden Yemen’s other frontline — the central bank

Article Anuj Chopra - 18 Dec 2018

Yemen is afflicted by what diplomats call a famine of jobs and salaries, with the central bank torn between two warring parties

Saudi Arabia slams US Senate vote as ‘interference’

Article Anuj Chopra - 17 Dec 2018

The largely symbolic vote dealt a fresh warning to President Trump, who has staunchly backed the Saudi regime

Khashoggi murder: Trump ignores US leverage over Riyadh

Article Anuj Chopra - 22 Nov 2018

The US president was widely pilloried for what critics called his 'mercantile' priorities that made him appear like a lobbyist for the kingdom

Saudi crown prince deplores ‘repulsive’ Khashoggi murder in first comments

Article Anuj Chopra & Mohamad Ali Harissi - 25 Oct 2018

Saudi leaders have denied involvement in Khashoggi's murder, pushing responsibility down the chain of command

Riyadh’s Ritz ‘luxury prison’ reopens after graft crackdown

Article Anuj Chopra - 11 Feb 2018

Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton welcomed back guests as it reopened for business more than three months after becoming a gilded prison for Saudi elites

Saudis seek to ease investor concerns after royal purge

Article Anuj Chopra - 8 Nov 2017

Prince Mohammed appears to have centralised power to a degree that is unprecedented in recent Saudi history.

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest