The Vision 2030 developed by Prince Mohammed bin Salman has had a lot of controversy. Photo/Reuters
RIYADH – Arab Saudi is in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime revival that could make or break the most powerful kingdom in the Gulf.
After nearly a century of reliance on its oil wealth, the country is scrambling to implement a sweeping plan aimed at transforming its entire economy and paving the way to the future for a young generation hungry for opportunity.
The plan, known as Vision 2030, is led by 38-year-old and highly ambitious Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the de facto leader who seeks to cement his legacy and the kingdom’s position on the global stage – all by the end of the 2030 decade.
But radical reform was not without controversy.
The kingdom has come under increasing scrutiny since the Crown Prince came to power in 2017. Saudi Arabia sparked international outrage in 2018 after Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and continues to face accusations of human rights abuses.
Nonetheless, nothing can stop Saudi Arabia from exerting greater influence on the global stage.
The country is opening up its budget to funnel billions of dollars into everything from sports to media and entertainment as part of an international spending spree aimed at helping it diversify beyond oil.
All this makes Saudi Arabia a more relevant country than ever.
The following are 6 controversies about Vision 2030 promoted by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman.
1. The Economy is in Booming Mode
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