BusinessEconomicsThe Soft Pinch of Austerity in Saudi Arabia Could BackfireThe cost of Saudi living is on the way up, and the kingdom’s rulers are watching out for a backlash.FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandPhotographer: Getty ImagesFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleHave a confidential tip for our reporters? Get in TouchBefore it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg TerminalBloomberg Terminal LEARN MOREFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Glen Carey and Deema AlmashabiAugust 16, 2016 at 5:01 PM EDTUpdated on August 17, 2016 at 7:30 AM EDTBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Have a confidential tip for our reporters? Get in TouchBefore it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg TerminalBloomberg Terminal LEARN MORE