Saudi Arabia pumps money into restive Shi'ite quarter it once flattened

The Riyadh government hopes investing in the broader area of Qatif after decades of alleged neglect will curb violence.

AN ARAMCO employee looks over the company’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia on May 2.

AN ARAMCO employee looks over the company’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia on May 2.

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ByREUTERS

JANUARY 17, 2019 17:45

Updated: JANUARY 28, 2019 12:19