| At first sight, the Saudi Vision 2030 plan, unveiled this week by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, seems to break with the Kingdom’s evolutionary approach. The implications of a radical realignment of the economy are profound.
The biggest headline change is the part-privatization of Aramco. The money raised will form the basis of the $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund. Other than this, the deputy crown prince’s plan in fact takes forward initiatives that have long been recognized. He has given concrete form to long-held ambitions...............................................Full Article: Source
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