A new shift is at the heart of one of the largest economic transformation programmes in the world. Saudi Vision 2030 has long been linked to visions of futuristic cities, expansive desert projects, and billion-dollar investments that promise to transform society and the economy.
Today, a different aspect of the picture is beginning to emerge, one that is calmer and more in accordance with the language of statistics, suggesting that cancelling some projects is no longer considered taboo but rather a feasible option when necessary for the sustainability of public finances and the…
