Wednesday, 23 February 2011

FACTBOX-Main economic challenges for Saudi Arabia By Reuters

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, is facing challenges as it tries to diversify its economy and integrate its fast-rising young population.

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, the sixth king to rule one of the world's most conservative nations, returned home on Wednesday after three months abroad for medical treatment.

He is returning to a region that has undergone momentous change since he left, with the rulers of Egypt and Tunisia toppled, a revolt in Libya and stirring unrest in some of the other Arab countries.

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