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The impact of Vision 2030 on Saudi Arabia's foreign policy
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ties its foreign policy closely to the kingdom’s broader goals of economic diversification and regional security. Key points: - Economy and diplomacy: Vision 2030 aims to reduce oil dependence, diversify revenue, and attract foreign investment to fund projects like NEOM, Qiddiya, Red Sea Project, and Diriyah. A stable, growing economy underpins the country’s international influence and its ability to shape foreign policy. - Security and governance
2026-06-25Saudi Q1 budget: Strategic spending of $103bn strengthens economic resilience | Arab News
Summary: - Budget and spending: Saudi Arabia’s Q1 2026 budget spent about SR387 billion ($103.2B), up 20% YoY. Health and social development rose 12% to SR81B, and infrastructure/transport rose 26% to SR12B, underpinning social protection and logistics ambitions. - Economic resilience and financing: The deficit was SR125.7B, financed via debt without using reserves (reserves at SR400.9B). Debt strategy targets about 32.7% of GDP. Foreign reserve assets rose 10% to SR1.786 tr
2026-06-25