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Saudi Arabia’s New Economic Test: From Megaprojects to Measurable Returns
Saudi Arabia’s diversification agenda is moving from headline megaprojects toward financial discipline, project feasibility and measurable returns. The decisive issue is whether state-led investment can generate durable private-sector growth without…
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