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Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As Saudi Arabia seeks to expand its tourism offerings, we consider the obstacles it will face.

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