Saudi Arabia
Tensions in Egypt-Gulf relations will recede
Cairo is seeking to recalibrate its economic dependence on Gulf states
EgyptA major Saudi mining sector push faces uncertainties
On January 10, Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a USD15bn fund to invest in mining projects abroad
Saudi ArabiaKuwait's crown prince will face difficult choices
Kuwait’s cabinet submitted its resignation on January 23
KuwaitExpats and Gulf state locals will compete for jobs
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’ policies to reduce oil dependency are changing state-society relations
Gulf statesWorkforce localisation will accelerate in Saudi Arabia
More Saudis are entering the private-sector workforce but the public sector accounts for the majority of male employment
Saudi ArabiaWorld Cup leads to closer ties among Gulf states
Unexpected successes by Arab teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup boosted sentiments of Arab identity across the region
Gulf statesSaudi Arabia will use social media to deter criticism
Saudis are active social media users but state policies constrain political debate and criticism of the government
Saudi ArabiaCrypto market to grow in Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa is the fastest growing region for the adoption of cryptocurrencies
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