Willink
11-03-2006, 06:43
Saudi Arabia 2010, a brief overview
Saudi Arabia has began to change even more-so than it was in 2005. It's government was becoming stronger, and the king losing much of his power, and becoming more of a figurehead. The strive toward democracy following the 2005 Saudi Municipal elections had become stronger, with Saudi Arabia becoming a Democraticly elected government a very strong possiblity in the near future.
It's Capital punishment system had changed, now forbidding Amputations and prosecution of homosexuals. The Nation is still the world's largest supplier of Oil, and new oil field discoveries lead to the assumption that the countries oil supplies will not be letting up soon. To ease the nation into not depened on oil exports, the private sector has grown considerably, and it's commerical appeal is becoming more apperent. The large unemployement rampant throught the country was being reduced by more military applicants and the continuing work on Riyadh, with the mission on making the city more "Commericaly appealing", with more higher-value apartments, new Office highrises to Implement Hope Tower, new factories and electronic production areas, and a revised city center with Hotels, Shops, and Malls.
The Migrant workers from Africa and southeast Asia have been either stopped(Due to stronger immigration laws and monitering of the border) or found long-lasting jobs in cities industrial sectors or on Animal Hearding farms.
Better relations with Israel are on the government's agenda, and the Ban of Jews or people with the stamp of Israel has been lifted. The Government is sometimes criticized for its decision deemed "Against the Qur'an", such as allowing public Cinema's to be opened. The Mutaween has further been criticized by human rights groups after several highly-publicized incidents, and has lost much of its power, including some members being arrested for sexually assaulting schoolgirls.
It's main defense concern is Iran, as their regime is frowned upon and though of as unpredictable and worrying, as they can threaten the oil industry in the persian gulf. Saudi Arabia still relies on Western Military Equipment, though is attempting to focus on producing its own equipment and buying systems and vehicles produced in neighboring countries.
Saudi Arabia's has maintained a close unofficial friendship with the UAE, along with France, the United States(Including the american-helped Iraqi and Afghan governments), Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Yemen. The Nation has been cited in criticizing its neighbors for supporting and allowing terrorism, and has lost some credibility in its islamic friendship, being said to "Change to please the west."
Saudi Arabia has began to change even more-so than it was in 2005. It's government was becoming stronger, and the king losing much of his power, and becoming more of a figurehead. The strive toward democracy following the 2005 Saudi Municipal elections had become stronger, with Saudi Arabia becoming a Democraticly elected government a very strong possiblity in the near future.
It's Capital punishment system had changed, now forbidding Amputations and prosecution of homosexuals. The Nation is still the world's largest supplier of Oil, and new oil field discoveries lead to the assumption that the countries oil supplies will not be letting up soon. To ease the nation into not depened on oil exports, the private sector has grown considerably, and it's commerical appeal is becoming more apperent. The large unemployement rampant throught the country was being reduced by more military applicants and the continuing work on Riyadh, with the mission on making the city more "Commericaly appealing", with more higher-value apartments, new Office highrises to Implement Hope Tower, new factories and electronic production areas, and a revised city center with Hotels, Shops, and Malls.
The Migrant workers from Africa and southeast Asia have been either stopped(Due to stronger immigration laws and monitering of the border) or found long-lasting jobs in cities industrial sectors or on Animal Hearding farms.
Better relations with Israel are on the government's agenda, and the Ban of Jews or people with the stamp of Israel has been lifted. The Government is sometimes criticized for its decision deemed "Against the Qur'an", such as allowing public Cinema's to be opened. The Mutaween has further been criticized by human rights groups after several highly-publicized incidents, and has lost much of its power, including some members being arrested for sexually assaulting schoolgirls.
It's main defense concern is Iran, as their regime is frowned upon and though of as unpredictable and worrying, as they can threaten the oil industry in the persian gulf. Saudi Arabia still relies on Western Military Equipment, though is attempting to focus on producing its own equipment and buying systems and vehicles produced in neighboring countries.
Saudi Arabia's has maintained a close unofficial friendship with the UAE, along with France, the United States(Including the american-helped Iraqi and Afghan governments), Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Yemen. The Nation has been cited in criticizing its neighbors for supporting and allowing terrorism, and has lost some credibility in its islamic friendship, being said to "Change to please the west."