Saudi Arabia

A high-powered delegation will accompany him on his first official foreign trip of his second term as US president, reflecting a diverse agenda, spanning trade, defence and geopolitics

Ambitious targets are largely being met, with several areas exceeding expectations, but with foreign direct investment still less-than-hoped, there is still work to be done.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is investing heavily in the US, but its domestic spending is set to reach $70bn in the next five years, which means it will have to carefully weigh its priorities

Clarity in US Middle East policy will determine how—or if—this will take shape

Despite Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco reporting a 12% decrease of its net profits in 2024 due to lower energy prices, the company outperformed leading global oil and gas companies,…

With diplomatic channels open with the three major power centres—the US, Russia, and China—Saudi Arabia continues to navigate a delicate balance between economic pragmatism and security imperatives

Its ability to adapt to evolving regional and global dynamics ensures it will remain a relevant and important player on the global stage

A big drive to attract new visitors from around the world is beginning to pay off as social, economic, and bureaucratic changes take effect.

The country has several landmark achievements already under its belt and is set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, proving grand ambition pays off when it's followed by hard work

In just a few short weeks, the US president has rolled out the diplomatic red carpet to Moscow and dumped Ukraine and Brussels. Putin now knows he need not concede anything.