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Saudi Arabia: MBS places itself in the center

Mapping the World · Season 36 · Episode 29
Led by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East. The kingdom is trying to shed its conservative image by diversifying its economy. At the heart of this project: the "Saudi Vision 2030" plan and its pharaonic projects such as that of the futuristic city Neom or the tourist area of Al-Ula.

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Season
36
Episode
29
Air Date
12/Dec/2025
Air Time
Runtime
12 min

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Led by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East. The kingdom is trying to shed its conservative image by diversifying its economy. At the heart of this project: the "Saudi Vision 2030" plan and its pharaonic projects such as that of the futuristic city Neom or the tourist area of Al-Ula.

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