Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s relations with Washington are tense
An interview by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince highlighted his relationship with the US president
Saudi ArabiaElectricity trade in the Middle East will grow slowly
Cross-border electricity trade in the Middle East and North Africa is expanding slowly
Middle EastThe Huthi try to rebuild support in Yemen after losses
The Huthi have changed policy towards defectors by allowing reintegration rather than facing the death penalty
YemenSaudi Arabian entertainment sector will foster change
The Saudi entertainment sector, supported by the crown prince, is encouraging social and cultural change
Saudi ArabiaHigh oil prices support Saudi Arabian investment plans
The transfer of USD80bn worth of Aramco shares will assist the Public Investment Fund’s plans for post-oil Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaThe Gulf states will face new labour force challenges
Post-COVID-19 trends in labour force dynamics will create challenges for the Gulf states
Gulf statesMoon’s Middle East trip puts business first
Moon Jae-in chose three US allies in the Middle East as the destinations for one of his last foreign trips as president
South KoreaBetter Thai-Saudi relations will help Bangkok greatly
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties
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