Ratings: Foreign and Local Currency U~: A-/Stable/A-2 For further details see ratings list. In our view, recent shifts in Saudi Arabia's political power structures and societal norms, alongside various regional stresses, could increase the risk of policy mistakes that could result in increased domestic and geopolitical tensions. However, we also consider that these structural reforms could empower Saudi citizens and make Saudi Arabia more attractive to investors over the medium term, as the authorities intend. We are therefore affirming our 'A-/A-2' foreign and local currency sovereign ratings on Saudi Arabia. The stable outlook is based on our expectation that the Saudi authorities will take steps to consolidate public finances and maintain government liquid assets close to 100% of GDP over
