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Why Saudi Arabia is spending $64 billion on entertainment

People attend the jazz festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 23, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Saudi Arabia is diversifying its economy by investing in entertainment in order to reduce its reliance on oil. Image: REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Rob Smith
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