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July 29, 2013

Saudi billionaire prince urges less reliance on oil
Riyadh (AFP) July 28, 2013
Saudi billionaire prince Alwaleed bin Talal has warned global demand for the kingdom's oil is dropping, urging revenue diversification and investment in nuclear and solar energy to cover local consumption. In letters to officials and published on Sunday on his Twitter account, King Abdullah's nephew warned that it was alarming that "92 percent of the government budget relies on oil". "The world's reliance on OPEC oil, especially the production of Saudi Arabia, is in a clear and continuous drop," ... read more

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