Saudi Arabia
Saudi women's employment will boost global image
The government has implemented reforms to improve women's status, increasing their employment rates and public presence
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Aramco will double down on digitisation efforts
Aramco wants to adopt more new technologies, driving its contribution to the domestic economy
Saudi ArabiaRivalry will shape Gulf states’ relations
The Saudi-Iranian deal is more of a ‘cold peace’ than a comprehensive solution to regional rivalries
Gulf statesGulf states will reinforce investment strategies
Gulf countries’ sovereign wealth fund strategies have evolved in recent years
Gulf statesNew Saudi airline will increase regional competition
Saudi Arabia announced plans to launch Riyadh Air, its second airline, to operate alongside the existing Saudia carrier
Saudi ArabiaSyria will struggle to monetise Gulf relations
As the ‘normalisation’ agenda advances slowly, there is little immediate hope for the struggling economy
SyriaTehran’s online messaging about Riyadh will evolve
Iran’s top leaders' online media ignored the recent Riyadh-Tehran deal, but state media have highlighted its benefits
IranSaudi Arabia will manage construction capacity
Saudi Arabia is supporting its domestic construction industry, and wants to attract international contractors
Saudi Arabia