Although its hold over the country is set to remain secure，the ruling Al Saud
family will face a number of challenges in 2014-18，induding a potentially
fractious succession process and increasing demands for political reform．
With the youngest surviving son of the kingdom's founder installed as
deputy crown prince(and thus second in line to the throne)，the scene is set
for the passing ofthe reins ofpower to the next generation．

Highlights 7

Political outlook 8

Economic policy outlook 10

Economic forecast 12

Annual data and forecast 15

Quarterly data 16

Monthly data 17

Annual trends charts 18

Monthly trends charts 19

Comparative economic indicators 20

Basic data 21

Political structure 22

Politics 23

Economy 37

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