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Riyadh will manage tribal marginalisation backlash

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SAUDI ARABIA

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's centralised approach to governing takes less account of tribal interests than his predecessors did.

Saudi Arabia will manage construction capacity

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SAUDI ARABIA

The move aims to strengthen the construction sector’s capacity to deliver building and infrastructure projects under the country’s economic modernisation plan, Vision 2030. This…

Spending will aid Riyadh's modernisation plans

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SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIA: Spending will aid modernisation plans

Jordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets

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JORDAN

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…

Ukraine war will shift Black Sea naval balance

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UKRAINE

The strike, followed by attacks against the BSF headquarters on September 22-23, seriously degraded Russian naval power to the advantage of Ukraine and NATO.

Riyadh’s judicial reforms will help drive investments

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SAUDI ARABIA

Measures include a new civil code, the Civil Transactions Law, which came into effect in December 2023 and aims to provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of contracts…

Saudi social change will lag, especially for women

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SAUDI ARABIA

Nearly a year into the ‘Vision 2030’ strategic plan, Riyadh is also seeking to boost the economy and combat boredom among Saudi youth through some cautious steps towards social…

Rising Jordanian fiscal pressures will hurt investment

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JORDAN

JORDAN: Rising fiscal pressures will hurt investment

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Jordan’s tourism hopes depend on visitor management

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JORDAN

Although the large hike reflects pandemic recovery, the 940,000 tourists arriving in the first two months also significantly exceed those recorded in the last ‘normal’ year of…