How Saudi Arabia is trying to become less reliant on oil

Largest Arab economy unveiling plan for infrastructure and industry makeover

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Saudia Arabia is set to unveil plans for an infrastructure and industry makeover as part of a bid to become less reliant on crude oil sales.

The world’s leading oil-exporting nation is seeking 1.6trn riyals ($425bn) of investment in railways, airports and industrial projects by 2030, reports Bloomberg.

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