Saudi Arabia Makes Plans for Life After Oil

Saudi Arabia Makes Plans for Life After Oil

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The video discusses Saudi Aramco's potential IPO, which could be the largest in history, raising over $2 trillion. The Saudi government plans to sell less than 5% of Aramco to reduce its dependency on oil. The Crown Prince aims to diversify the economy by 2020, focusing on reducing military spending, cutting subsidies, and increasing non-oil revenue. The country also plans to utilize its mining assets more effectively, aiming for $100 billion in non-oil revenue by 2030.

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What is the significance of Saudi Aramco's IPO in terms of its potential financial impact?

It could raise more than $2 trillion, enough to buy major US companies.

It aims to increase oil production significantly.

It is expected to be the smallest IPO in history.

It will only focus on local investments within Saudi Arabia.

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According to Dogma Capital, why is the $2 trillion valuation of Saudi Aramco considered cheap?

Because it assumes an oil price of $10 per barrel.

Because it is based on outdated financial data.

Because it includes the value of all Saudi assets.

Because it excludes future oil reserves.

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What is one of the key goals of Saudi Arabia's economic diversification plan?

To decrease foreign investments.

To focus solely on oil exports.

To cut subsidies and reduce wasteful spending.

To increase military spending.

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How does Saudi Arabia plan to utilize its mining resources as part of its diversification strategy?

By exporting all mining resources immediately.

By increasing the use of its uranium reserves.

By focusing only on gold mining.

By selling mining rights to foreign companies.

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What is the target non-oil revenue Saudi Arabia aims to achieve annually by 2030?

$75 billion

$50 billion

$100 billion

$150 billion