Economics and Policy An electronic system that warns Saudi men when their female “dependents” are leaving the kingdom will be made optional in an historic move towards greater female independence. More from Arabian Business Two German diplomats survived a shooting attack on their car while on a visit to eastern Saudi Arabia on Monday, the state news agency SPA reported, but their vehicle was burned. More from Reuters Abu Dhabi has received strong interest from international firms for participating in its largest oilfields, the UAE oil minister said, as it weighs continuing previous partnerships with Western oil giants or letting big Asian buyers take stakes. More from Reuters Kuwait’s government will continue a review of its heavy spending on subsidies under a new cabinet appointed this month, the new finance minister has said. More from Reuters Companies and Business Drydocks World, the Dubai-based group which has
