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Economy of Saudi Arabia

An aerial view of Kaaba at the Grand mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 12, 2019.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Saudi Arabia raises taxes at home while making big investments abroad
A woman wearing a black veil puts her blocks her face standing in a department store.
A Troubled Kingdom
At the Riyadh mall, Saudi women sell everything from lingerie to popcorn. Meet the kingdom’s new workforce.
President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Economics
Saudi Arabia could invest $20 billion in US infrastructure, but it’s not necessarily a ‘win’ for America
Saudi Arabia's picture of King Abdullah Economic City in 20 years
Business
Saudi Arabia plans a $100 billion mega-city to help end its oil dependence
To expand job opportunities, Saudi Arabia plans a women-only work zone
Business, Economics and Jobs
Saudi Arabia’s planned economic city