Saudi Arabia
Workforce 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
Middle EastTribal role in Yemen war is under-rated
Tribal structures play an important informal role in the security and political components of civil war
YemenSaudi Arabian job creation will depend on oil revenues
Saudi unemployment has fallen to its lowest level since 2008, helped by allocations from high oil revenues
Saudi ArabiaHumanitarian funding to Jordan will fall
UN agencies have reported a significant funding gap for Jordan
JordanWorld Cup will benefit Gulf states' tourism sectors
The 2022 football World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20, bringing in an expected 1.2 million fans
Gulf states