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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 fossil fuels to end-2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244648
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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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NEOM is a futuristic smart urban centre and tourism hub in north-western Saudi Arabia. The official rhetoric associated with the launch of NEOM emphasises the project’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268098
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Both moves reflect the determination of de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to assert his strength. Internally, he renewed his dominance of the ruling family, against…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251285
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The new projects include a venture launched in the United Kingdom at the end of May that aims to produce electric sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in Morocco. Earlier in May, King…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280537
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Saudi Arabia appears to be preparing the ground for a second offering of shares in Saudi Aramco, which could raise up to USD80bn for the PIF. The proceeds will be used to bolster…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267335
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has started 2021 with a series of bold initiatives to give fresh impetus to visionary investment plans, after a pause because of reputational…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259044
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Mohammed bin Salman in 2016 spearheaded ‘Vision 2030’, a grand plan for a more diversified economy, accompanied by a step-by-step transformation programme. A key element is to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229941
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The outlook for the Saudi private sector.