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How much will Saudi Arabia benefit from strong Asian growth?

Saudi Arabia’s growing trade ties with Asia bode well for the economy’s growth prospects over the coming years. While we expect advanced economies to remain sluggish, Emerging Asia should grow at around 6% per year. However, resilient oil exports mean that the Saudi authorities may be more reluctant to make the reforms needed to stimulate the non-oil economy.

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