WHERE IS SAUDI ARABIAN SOCIETY HEADING?

ABSTRACT. This article looks at Saudi society and some of the internal pressures for change. The structure of Saudi Government and the roles played by the Al-Suad and Al ash-Sheikh families are examined. The youth of Saudi Arabia, role of women, Sunni-Shia conflict, and economic hardships are considered as potential forces for change within the Kingdom. pp. 141–157

Keywords: Saudi Arabia, Islam, society, poverty, MENA, youth, women, Sunni-Shia conflict