Saudi Arabia

Although not officially linked to the idea of GCC expansion, the US$400mn grant that Saudi Arabia offered Jordan in early June is supportive of this move. For the time being, no such... 2011-06-07

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has called for Israel to respond positively to attempts by Arab nations in the Middle East to foster relations with the country... 2008-02-22

We are forecasting real GDP growth of 4.3% and 4.5% in 2008 and 2009 respectively, an improvement from last year's 2.9%, on the back of strong growth in the non-oil sector

The stock market downturn poses a downside risk to private consumption and investment, but this is outweighed by the strong upside risks implied by our higher oil price forecasts.... 2006-04-19

The persistent security risk to Saudi oil infrastructure was illustrated in March, when security forces discovered cars packed with explosives at a house belonging to a Saudi Aramco... 2006-04-08

Sectarian violence in neighbouring Iraq is heightening tensions between the Sunni majority and Shi'a minority in Saudi Arabia. Some Saudi Shi'a, who have faced decades of marginalisation... 2005-10-04