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SAUDI ARABIA Issue dated 04/05/2016

Mohammed bin Salman's defence fund

More than a sovereign fund aiming to bring greater diversity to the Saudi economy, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) is defence minister Mohammed bin Salman's political and diplomatic tool. [...]

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MbS takes control of Saudi Arabia's construction sector

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Al RumaYyan keeps an eye on banque Saudi Fransi case

Jonathan Gray has Mohammed bin Salman's ear

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