Middle East: What You Need to Know for Jan. 30

The video covers top Middle East stories, including Miguel Security Systems' push to help build the US-Mexico border wall, Saudi Arabia's potential sale of state-owned soccer clubs, and Japan's oil import trends. Miguel's shares rose after Trump's comments on border security. Saudi Arabia is considering selling soccer clubs to improve financial performance, with banks like HSBC involved. Japan's oil imports from Saudi Arabia reached a four-year high, while imports from Iran increased significantly post-sanctions.

What is the main reason for Miguel Security Systems' interest in the Mexican border wall project?

• To capitalize on President Trump's praise of Israel's security measures

• To gain recognition from the Israeli government

• To diversify their product offerings

• To expand their business in Latin America

Which banks are involved in advising the sale of Saudi Arabia's state-owned soccer clubs?

• Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse

• HSBC and Saudi Fransi Capital

• Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley

• Barclays and Citibank

Which soccer clubs are mentioned as potentially being sold by Saudi Arabia?

• Al Raed and Al Taawoun

• Al Shabab and Al Fateh

• Al Ahli and Al Ittihad

• Al Nasser and Alhilal

What percentage of Japan's oil imports came from Saudi Arabia in 2016?

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

• 40%

Which country's oil imports to Japan increased by more than a third from the previous year?

• Kuwait

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• United Arab Emirates