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Saudi Vision 2030 Faces Challenges Amid Oil Fluctuations

4/21/2026

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, announced Vision 2030 to reduce Saudi Arabia's oil reliance ten years ago.
Since then, women gained the right to drive and unemployment has fallen as Saudis fill jobs previously held by foreigners.
Fluctuating oil prices have led to canceled and scaled-back projects.
Tensions from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran have complicated his navigation of these economic hurdles.

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Story summary

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, announced Vision 2030 to reduce Saudi Arabia's oil reliance ten years ago.
Since then, women gained the right to drive and unemployment has fallen as Saudis fill jobs previously held by foreigners.
Fluctuating oil prices have led to canceled and scaled-back projects.
Tensions from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran have complicated his navigation of these economic hurdles.