With Major Tourism Projects, Saudi Arabia Pushes for Place on Global Tourism Map
Tourism is helping to reposition and reshape Saudi Arabia as it diversifies its economy away from a reliance on oil.
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Yemen’s Day After Problem
If the international community wants to ensure that Yemen’s war actually ends when the peace deal is signed, it needs to rebuild the country’s economy.
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Why Isolated Iran’s Turn to Africa Has Fallen Flat
Despite efforts to present Iran’s supposedly strong ties with African states, Iran has failed to forge robust partnerships on the continent.
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Major Initiatives Fuel Riyadh’s Development Ambitions
Riyadh has charged back into the development limelight in recent months, highlighting the capital’s central role in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious economic transformation agenda.
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Omani and Saudi Economic Zones Create Avenues for Cooperation
Given Saudi Arabia’s economic might and Oman’s specialized knowledge, cooperation – rather than competition – in the economic zone space may serve both countries’ interests.
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A New Opportunity for the Basra-Aqaba Pipeline?
While the Basra-Aqaba pipeline project promises economic, energy, and security benefits for Iraq and Jordan, high costs and political and security risks pose huge feasibility challenges.
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The Surge in Gulf Stock Markets: Gains From Institutional Reforms
Amid a global financial slump, government reforms in the Gulf Arab states have helped stock markets achieve a remarkable boost in market capitalization.
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Pakistan’s Economic Woes Drive Defense Diplomacy With Saudi Arabia
Pakistan hopes enhanced security ties with the Saudis will win it financial support. Cash-strapped Pakistan may have little choice but to hold out the possibility of a strategic defense partnership with Saudi Arabia.
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Basra-Turkey “Dry Canal” Project: Ambitious Vision or Pipe Dream?
With the Al-Faw Grand Port and broader “Dry Canal” corridor project, Iraq aims to become a transportation hub between Asia and Europe. However, formidable political, security, financing, and feasibility challenges make for a rocky road.
Are Iran and Egypt on a Path to Entente?
A thaw with Egypt may help an economically besieged Iranian government rattled by popular protests boost its regional standing.
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