SAUDI FISCAL POLICY

Moody’s Says Saudi Fiscal Position is Strong, Eyes Oil Dependency as Key Credit Challenge

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Bond credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service said Saudi Arabia's fiscal position remains strong at the A1 rating level, but said that reducing the Kingdom's high oil dependency is the key credit challenge the country faces.

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Saudi Economy

Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position remains strong, say Moody’s

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Saudi Aramco IPO

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Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism

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Saudi Credit Rating

Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position remains strong, say Moody’s

Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position remains strong, according to Moody’s Global Credit Research report published on Friday....

 

Saudi Oil Policy

Saudi Arabia likely to cut May crude prices to Asia on weak demand

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Travel and Tourism

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