Economy of Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi Arabia could invest $20 billion in US infrastructure, but it's not necessarily a 'win' for America

May 22, 2017
Economics

Saudi Arabia plans to invest in Blackstone's fund to update infrastructure in the US — but ultimately, they're both looking for projects that will make them money.

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

Saudi Arabia plans a $100 billion mega-city to help end its oil dependence

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Saudi Arabia plans a $100 billion mega-city to help end its oil dependence

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