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Those freed include senior prince Walid bin Talal and other heads of large companies: it is unclear whether they handed over economic assets in exchange. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229380
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The trial comes amid an escalating crackdown against domestic opposition forces. The crackdown has been presented as a response to Iranian-backed subversion, but the government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212627
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This development is at the centre of 'Vision 2030', the kingdom's new medium-term strategy for reducing reliance on crude oil revenue and improving economic efficiency. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211021
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The ruling Al Saud family historically cultivated support for their leadership by granting the wider royal family, business elites and religious clerics, access to economic and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276742
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The government has recently taken some modest steps to rein in the budget deficit, including cuts in energy subsidies, and has promised to improve disclosure of its fiscal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208136
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The state is central both in the economy and in the lives of citizens. Government has been the key driver of economic diversification, but it also poses major obstacles to private…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238411
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Prospects for the Gulf states in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239940
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SAUDI ARABIA: Reshuffle will aid the crown prince
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES235196
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The plan set outs ambitious targets that aim to invigorate the economy over the coming decade. The total investment required is projected at JOD41.4bn (USD57.6bn), of which more…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271070
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SAUDI ARABIA: Bankruptcy law relies on judicial reform