Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It Wants to Go Nuclear.

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, is seeking to diversify its energy mix by pursuing nuclear energy. Despite being rich in oil, the kingdom wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and explore alternative energy sources. A potential US-Saudi deal on nuclear energy has raised concerns that it could pave the way for the kingdom to develop an atomic bomb. Saudi Arabia's motivation for going nuclear is driven by a desire to broaden its energy portfolio and reduce its reliance on oil.

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