Saudi Arabian Economy
Fighting for land was expensive; government was in debt
Agriculture, trade, tourism (Hajj)
All government profits were property of king; used on personal luxuries
Government had "constant financial difficulties" (Ramon Knauerse)
Advisor St. John Philliby
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"If anyone would offer me a million pounds now he would be welcome to all the concessions he wants in my country" (King Abdul Aziz to British advisor St. John Philiby, Ramon Knauerse).Â