Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 23

8-Jun-2009

SAUDI ARABIA

Obama Meets King 'Abd Allah, Discusses Regional And International Issues

US President Barack Obama met with Saudi Arabias King 'Abd Allah in Riyadh on 3 June. The visit came as part of the new US leaders first trip to the Middle East (see page 3). While Mr Obama has made Middle East peace and energy policy his priorities, his administration has up to now had little engagement with the Kingdom, despite Riyadhs accession to the G20,...