08 Feb 2024
9m

Why Saudi Arabia is building a new city in the desert

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The Indicator from Planet Money

This podcast episode explores Saudi Arabia's complex and evolving role in the global economy. While the country has traditionally relied on oil production, it is now seeking to diversify its economy and strengthen its regional power. The ambitious Vision 2030 plan is central to these efforts and includes initiatives such as the construction of the futuristic city of NEOM.

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