Saudi Arabia's Oil Company Considers Share Sale

The Saudi Arabian state oil company, Saudi Aramco, has confirmed that it is considering a public share offering. It's the world's biggest energy company and selling shares in even a small part of the operation could help Riyadh address a budget deficit that last year reached $98bn. So is this a no-brainer for potential investors? Andy Critchlow of Reuters Breaking Views tells us what's in it for the Saudi ruling family.

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(Picture: Construction is reflected in a pool at the Saudi Aramco oil field in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Getty)