Will Saudi Arabia's latest stimulus be enough?

Saudi Arabia’s latest fiscal boost is important but not the only reason why the country is unlikely to face civil unrest soon. In fact, much of the $36 billion announced yesterday was already part of the government’s long-term development plan. However, bringing some spending programmes forward, in particular those targeted at the poor, will definitely help lower the political risks.

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