Saudi Arabia
Saudi oil revenues will reinforce diversification
The government has re-organised Aramco’s ownership, increasing its sovereign wealth fund's stake
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh will grow its technology sector
Riyadh wants to harness advanced technology to boost local expertise and expand its manufacturing base
Saudi ArabiaLocalising film content will pace Saudi social change
Saudi Arabia is driving an increase in investments in Arabic film content
Saudi ArabiaGrowth of the Saudi defence industry will accelerate
The government is prioritising military capabilities amid persistent regional tensions
Saudi ArabiaWashington will push for a Mideast peace exchange
Biden Administration officials are resorting to the carrot of normalisation to push for an end to the war in Gaza
Middle EastGulf states will proffer variable outreach to Damascus
Just after Abu Dhabi sent an ambassador to Syria, Riyadh is poised to dispatch a charge d’affaires
SyriaSaudi production decision builds on weaker demand
Aramco will no longer aim at increasing its maximum sustainable capacity to 13 million barrels per day
Saudi ArabiaMajor loosening of Saudi alcohol laws is not imminent
Reports suggest alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats will be allowed soon in the country
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