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Editorial stance of the outlets covering Saudi Arabia most this month.
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Editorially curated conflicts and rivalries Saudi Arabia is party to. Open a panel to see the specific friction points inside it.
The economy is in a recovery phase, with Saudi Aramco restarting oil loading at Ras Tanura after a four-month halt and considering expanding global storage capacity. OPEC+ is likely to agree on an output increase in July, while Iraq's threat to quit OPEC adds uncertainty to the group's cohesion.
Saudi Arabia is pursuing a multi-vector foreign policy, planning a century-long cooperation with Russia and hosting Iran-Gulf reconciliation talks. The US-Iran deal is hailed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz and MBS, while Rubio assures GCC nations of Gulf allies' security.
The security environment remains volatile: Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping persist, and Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain. Domestically, a massive crackdown on illegal residents continues, with over 15,000 arrested in one week.
The dominant societal tension is the strain of hosting large numbers of pilgrims and foreign workers, highlighted by the deaths of 49 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims and the ongoing deportation of illegal residents. Meanwhile, Saudi humanitarian aid continues, with 25,000 meals distributed in Gaza.
Editorial stance of the outlets covering Saudi Arabia most this month.
