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Saudi Arabia

A New Phase for the U.S. and Iran

Washington can work with its Gulf partners to tie Tehran to a deal that moves Iran from a militant focus to an economic revival and integration within its neighborhood.

President Donald J. Trump speaks at the Al Udeid Air Base, May 15, in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Gulf Countries Need “Good Jobs” in Services

As the Gulf countries transition to a new energy order, creating “good jobs” in high-value export-oriented services that provide citizens with adequate benefits, economic security, and career ladders will help these economies diversify and achieve increased growth.

The Enduring Saudi-Iranian Detente

The conflict between Israel and Iran demonstrated the endurance of the Saudi-Iranian detente but also revealed its key vulnerabilities.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 8. (Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS)

Ammar Alsabban: Superman With a Saudi Accent

With passions as diverse as puppetry, podcasting, and superheroes, Ammar Alsabban is redefining the creative limits of Saudi identity.

Ammar Alsabban. (Courtesy of Ammar Alsabban)

Saudi Architecture and the Quest for Identity: An Initiative Transforming the Kingdom

In Saudi Arabia, architecture is not just about shelter – it is about storytelling.

A drone view shows a cityscape in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1. (REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour)

Saudi-Indian Ties Poised for Cautious Growth

For Riyadh, developing stronger ties with India could yield sought-after economic dividends, but it comes with a mixed bag of regional and international implications.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 22. (Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS)

Aramco and the Saudi Government Budget

Payments by Aramco are still the key driver of government revenue in Saudi Arabia despite the notable increase in non-oil revenue, particularly from the value-added tax, in recent years.

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tour the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Israel-Iran Conflict Reveals Resilience and Vulnerability of GCC Economies

The latest regional conflict reinforced how difficult it is to severely disrupt economic momentum in the Gulf Cooperation Council while highlighting genuine threats to economic security and public safety in the region.

Delegates visit Saudi Arabia's pavilion during the Arabian Travel Market exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 29. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)