Saudi Arabia
Nov 22, 2024
For Saudi Arabia, There’s a Dealmaking Opportunity With Trump
Trump’s unrealized quest to craft a major international agreement presents significant potential opportunities for Riyadh.

Nov 12, 2024
Aramco’s Latest Financial Results Suggest That Its Dividend Policy Is Unsustainable
Aramco is unlikely to be able to sustain its current dividend payout absent a strong rebound in oil revenue. A reduced dividend would have negative implications for the finances of the government and Public Investment Fund.

Nov 6, 2024
A New Silk Road: The Gulf’s Cultural Engagement With the Far East
Collaborations between the Gulf Arab states and Asia underscore a growing sentiment that culturally there is more in common between the Gulf and the Far East than there is between the Gulf and the West.

Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Election and the Saudi Economy
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election is unlikely to have a major impact on the Saudi economy in 2025, but policy differences between the two candidates could have longer-term implications for the kingdom.

Oct 9, 2024
Saudi National Day Evolves
Saudi Arabia's 94th National Day reflected a new seriousness in the kingdom, alongside the celebrations.

Sep 23, 2024
The Bread-and-Butter Issues of Jobs and Taxes in the Gulf
As Gulf governments accelerate domestic development agendas, local job creation and tax revenue are measurable indicators of successful economic policymaking.

Sep 19, 2024
Book Talk: Saudi Youth: Policies and Practices
On October 2, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi youth policy development.

Sep 6, 2024
Trees of the Gulf: Olive Trees and a Mediterranean Diet in the Desert
Saudi Arabia is challenging the Mediterranean’s 6,000-year hold on olive oil, but is this sustainable?
