The “modernization strategy” is not a strategy, it’s a gov sop. The NEOM city is a flop even before the foudnation are laid - it can’t compete with Dubai, leave alone Western cities or Indian / Chinese cities.
“The “modernization strategy” is not a strategy, it’s a gov sop. The NEOM city is a flop even before the foudnation are laid - it can’t compete with Dubai, leave alone Western cities or Indian / Chinese cities.”
Well, my family and I lived in the PRC (Shanghai) two years and stopped off in Dubai for a three day layover a couple of times. So, I know something of which you speak. And, maybe the crown prince is indeed guilty of grandeose thinking. But, he understands a couple of things; oil is a deminishing asset and modernization is essential for the survival of the royal family. Is this new mega city the answer? Couldn’t say. Guess we shall see.....