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Saudi capital spending allocations are on the rise
The government has issued an expansionary budget for 2024, with capital expenditure set at just over USD50bn
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh will expand international defence cooperation
The government plans to grow and increasingly nationalise its defence sector by 2030
Saudi ArabiaSaudi mining will start attracting major interest
The Future Minerals Forum is underway, and the government is positive on the trajectory of its mining sector
Saudi ArabiaGermany will liberalise its arms exports policy
Berlin is open to ditching its five-year ban on the exports of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia
GermanyRussia will consolidate strong ties in the Gulf
A rare diplomatic visit by Vladimir Putin to the UAE and Saudi Arabia exemplifies Moscow’s foreign policy in the Gulf
RussiaGold discoveries will boost Saudi mining prospects
New discoveries reinforce the country’s potential as a minerals producer
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia will still prioritise nuclear energy
Strong cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog is paving the way for a Saudi nuclear power programme
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh will edge into a more visible role in Africa
Geopolitical and economic imperatives are driving Riyadh’s increasing interest in the continent
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