Saudi Arabia: Modern Reform, Enduring Stability
This case, along with Dubai: Global Economy (709-043) provides an opportunity to discuss Saudi Arabia's efforts to modernize, without really Westernizing, in sharp contrast to Dubai, a nearby Arab Emirate. As Saudi Arabia's development strategy unfolds in the past six years, it is contrasted to social and political pressures within the country, volatility in global oil markets and severe political problems in the Middle East.
Collection: HBSP (USA)
Ref: HBS-709042-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 27
Publication Date: Feb 20, 2009
Language: English
Review date: Aug 19, 2010
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This case, along with Dubai: Global Economy (709-043) provides an opportunity to discuss Saudi Arabia's efforts to modernize, without really Westernizing, in sharp contrast to Dubai, a nearby Arab Emirate. As Saudi Arabia's development strategy unfolds in the past six years, it is contrasted to social and political pressures within the country, volatility in global oil markets and severe political problems in the Middle East.
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Geographic Setting: Saudi Arabia
Industry Setting: Petroleum extraction
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