Transformation Underway: Assessing the Successes and Challenges of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Reforms
On September 12, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s reforms and the prospects for its economy.
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The Resilience of Creativity: “Norah,” First Saudi Film to Show at Cannes
“Norah” explores the importance of artistic expression even when art creation was banned in the kingdom.
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Visit Saudi: The Impact of Tourism on the Saudi Economy
The boom in tourism is boosting external revenue, employment, and growth, but it is also contributing to higher imports and remittance outflows that have negatively affected the current account balance.
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Turkish-Saudi Normalization Grows Under Security Umbrella
Could 2024 be a “golden year” in Turkish-Saudi ties?
Roundtable With Ambassador Michael Ratney
On June 26, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which included representatives from think tanks, academia, and the private sector.
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Saudi Arabia’s and the UAE’s Quest for African Critical Minerals
Saudi and Emirati efforts to expand the countries’ presence in Africa’s critical mineral industry bring the potential for both economic collaboration and geopolitical tension with China.
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“If You Build It, They Will Come”: Prospects for Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia
Foreign direct investment flows into Saudi Arabia look set to pick up, but they are still likely to fall short of Vision 2030’s ambitious targets.
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Saudi Arabia Has a Red Sea Vision, Not Yet a Strategy
Saudi Arabia has looked to the Red Sea through the lens of economic investment and infrastructure, but an economy-center focus is insufficient to address the various factors causing instability in the region.
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Saudi Arabia’s 60-Year Battle for Food Security
The climate crisis has shifted the Saudi approach to agriculture from rent distribution and coalition building to strategic investment to ensure Saudis have enough to eat.
China’s Expanding Solar Footprint in the Gulf
The Chinese solar industry is strategically expanding into Gulf markets, leveraging the region’s immense solar potential while navigating the risks associated with intense competition and harsh environmental conditions.
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