Saudi Arabia

  • Jan 10, 2023
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Religious tourism will boost Saudi Arabian growth

Saudi Arabia announced that it is to lift all COVID-19 restrictions on the hajj and umrah

Saudi Arabia
  • Dec 29, 2022
  • 7 min read

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 Arabia
  • Dec 23, 2022
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Yemen’s fiscal difficulties add to humanitarian crisis

The Huthi threatened to return to war if public sector salaries in their area remain unpaid

Yemen
  • Dec 19, 2022
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World 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 states
  • Dec 14, 2022
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Saudi 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 Arabia
  • Dec 12, 2022
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Saudi Arabia’s economy will grow strongly in 2022

Growth remained robust in the third quarter of 2022, driven by strong activity in the oil and non-oil sectors

Saudi Arabia
  • Dec 9, 2022
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Crypto 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 East
  • Dec 8, 2022
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Gulf states will strengthen ties with China

China’s president landed in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit during which he will attend meetings with regional states

Gulf states