Saudi Arabia

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

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.

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.

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.

Absent deeper and broader hostilities, the Israel-Iran conflict will have a limited impact on the Saudi economy.

AGSI explains what Israel’s sudden and massive attack on Iran is likely to mean for Gulf Arab states, Iran, the United States, and global and regional economies.

As Gulf states expand their influence across supply chains, fuel types, and geopolitical alliances, the choices made today will define the region’s role in the new energy order and the emerging world that surrounds it.

On June 26, AGSI opened a photography exhibition showcasing the work of 15 contemporary photographers from across the Gulf.