Economy

The Saudi government is ramping up spending as it seeks to support economic development and diversification, pushing the fiscal balance into deficit despite high oil prices.

The relationship between the Kurdistan region of Iraq and the United Arab Emirates is shaped by political, economic, and security factors, but intra-Kurdish divisions threaten to undermine this strategic partnership.

The resumption of Kurdish oil exports hinges on achieving consensus between Baghdad and Ankara, but a lasting solution can only be cemented through a trilateral agreement that includes Erbil.

On September 21, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's economic future.

Energy cooperation is a central factor in not only China-Gulf economic relations but also the triangular – and often fraught – relationship among the United States, Gulf states, and China.

The Middle East could become the center of an electric spider’s web, but such dreams face massive challenges.

Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification plans are showing signs of progress, although the economy remains heavily reliant on oil.

The combination of slowing growth trends and persistently ambitious development plans is likely to increase regional economic competition.