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Podcast: The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Episode: Economic Crisis Does Little to Dampen Mohammed bin Salman’s Pricey Ambitions
Description: The hiring by Saudi Arabia of an international public relations firm to counter doubts about Mohammed bin Salman’s $500 billion USD dream of a futuristic city on the Red Sea suggests that the kingdom’s economic and financial crisis has not dampened his penchant for big ticket, high-profile projects.