Colin Foreman, journalist and editor for the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED), joins The 966 to talk about construction, giga-projects, and Saudi Arabia's economic development. MEED is a leading resource for executives with a highly-respected publication for the MENA region.
The Middle East's digital economy is projected to grow from $180 billion to about $780 billion by 2030. A 20% compound annual growth significantly outpacing the global average.
According to Reuters, the Senators were impressed with the young prince's goals to move Saudi Arabia beyond oil with its "Vision 2030" economic plan. Republican...
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, using a new investment vehicle, will reportedly make the Kingdom’s first foray into mixed martial arts (MMA) by investing $100 million in the US’s Professional Fighters League and creating a regional tournament, the Financial Times reports.