The Challenges Ahead For Saudi Arabia's New Oil Minister

Saudi Arabia's newly appointed oil minister Khalid Al-Falih vows to maintain the nation's oil policy, keeping output at record levels. Alaa Shahine offers background on the new oil minister.

May 10, 2016

Saudi Arabia's newly appointed oil minister Khalid Al-Falih vows to maintain the nation's oil policy, keeping output at record levels.  Alaa Shahine offers background on the new oil minister.

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