Satellite imagery from the company Planet shows construction of a small research reactor at the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh. Planet Labs Inc
New York Times: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power
For years, Saudi Arabia has pressed the United States to help it develop a nuclear energy program, as Saudi leaders look beyond oil to power their country.
But talks about a nuclear partnership have dragged on, largely because the Saudi government refuses to agree to conditions that are intended to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons or helping other nations do so, according to officials with knowledge of the discussions.
Frustrated Saudi officials are now exploring options to work with other countries, including China, Russia or a U.S. ally.
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Update: Saudi crown prince is plotting to get US nuclear secrets by playing the White House, Russia, and China off against each other, report says (Insider)
WNU Editor: A prediction. Saudi Arabia will get its nuclear tech from China, Russia, or from a Western European nation like France.