ocr: Strengths Vast oil and gas reserves. World-class associated industries. Accumulated surpluses and steady current income. Large income from two million annual pilgrims to Mecca. Wealaesses Lack of slalled workers. Food production requires heavy subsidy. Most consumer items and industrial raw materials imported. Profile Since the 1970s, strenuous ettorts have been made to shift the econonly away from its dependence on oil exports and to provide employment for young Saudis. While most investment in oil is from the sovermment, Saudi entrepreneurs have become more involved in secondary industries. ...
