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Q: “Can you imagine selling shares in Saudi Aramco?

A: “This is something that is being reviewed, and we believe a decision will be made over the next few months.  Personally, I’m enthusiastic about this step.  I believe it is in the interest of the Saudi market, and it is in the interest of Aramco, and it is for the interest of more transparency, and to counter corruption, if any, that may be circling around Aramco.”

Interview with Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince Muhammad bin Salman in The Economist