Nearly a decade after its launch, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is no longer being framed as a transformative economic success story, but increasingly as a project under pressure. What was once presented as a historic shift away from oil dependency is...
What was once marketed as a revolutionary model for the future of urban living is now increasingly seen as one of the most striking examples of large-scale financial misallocation in recent years. The Line, the flagship project at the core of Saudi...
What was once presented as a flagship symbol of transformation under Mohammed bin Salman is now showing clear signs of strain. Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion-dollar push into global sports—framed as a pillar of economic diversification and...
Massive defence budgets, advanced Western weaponry, and high-profile arms deals have long been presented as proof of Saudi Arabia’s military strength. Yet the reality on the ground tells a different story. The losses sustained during the Yemen...
The execution carried out on April 9, 2026, against Ali Al-Subaiti—alongside his uncle Mustafa Al-Subaiti—has raised serious concerns among human rights observers, not as an isolated judicial outcome, but as part of a broader and increasingly...
A growing body of financial data and on-the-ground reporting is beginning to reveal a widening gap between Saudi Arabia’s economic narrative and its current trajectory. According to a March 2026 report by the The Wall Street Journal, the Saudi...