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Analysis: The Huge Political Risk of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Reform

June 25, 2016 Ahmed Rashed

On June 7, Saudi Arabia laid out its National Transformation Plan to shift away from an oil-based economy. To do so, the plan’s architect, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, intends to create the world’s [ More … ]

Saudi Arabia to tax tobacco and soda to create new income

June 8, 2016 Ahmed Rashed

Saudi Arabia will introduce new taxes on products such as tobacco and sugary drinks in an attempt to increase government revenue and wean its economy off oil. The kingdom unveiled more details about its ambitious [ More … ]

Saudi Arabia reform plan

Analysis: The Huge Political Risk of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Reform

Saudi Arabia to tax tobacco and soda to create new income

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