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King Salman on June 21 named his 31-year-old son to succeed him, dismissing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef from all positions, including that of interior minister. Mohammed bin…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221762
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The visit signals that the Biden administration accepts that it must deal with the crown prince and is reconciled to him becoming king. Bin Salman was worried that Washington…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271139
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The scandal over Khashoggi’s death has been a profound embarrassment to the government, which has belatedly acknowledged that senior officials were implicated. However, there is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239527
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The rapid social changes under way, such as letting women drive and reopening cinemas, largely focus on creating new economic opportunities. They also serve a political purpose…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236599
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Prospects for the Gulf states in 2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216142
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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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Hopes for a swift resolution of the Gulf crisis were dashed on June 23 when details emerged of a list of 13 demands sent by the four countries that launched a boycott of Qatar on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221742
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Washington is trying to allay Saudi (and broader Gulf) concerns about its commitment to regional security, manage policy differences -- especially over oil prices -- better and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279923
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SAUDI ARABIA: Reshuffle is double-edged sword for IPO
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES246300
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SAUDI ARABIA: Centralised control may deter business