London, Asharq Al-Awsat- the Times of London newspaper has highlighted efforts by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to make economic reforms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a special annex on the kingdom published yesterday, the newspaper also highlighted the strength of the Saudi economy and the investment program initiated by the kingdom.

The newspaper said the kingdom managed to overcome difficulties it faced during the last five years resulting from terrorism, low oil prices and increased spending. The newspaper said that terrorism is now suffering from ebbing and oil prices are high.

The newspaper said Saudi Arabia is exerting great efforts to diversify the economy and privatization.