Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
Saudi Arabia's new desert megacity
Amazing speed and scale. This time not in
China but in Arabia. While the Gulf states such as UAE and Qatar are competing
in developing megacities and expanding airports, the most powerful and influential
country, Saudi Arabia, isn’t just welcoming millions of pilgrims to its holy
cities. The country is taking bald initiatives to create and develop new
megacities, high-speed railway systems and super-efficient port to be
sustainable and competitive even after its world largest oil reserve runs out.
Aiming young Saudis, especially those who return
from Western countries to study, these projects are designed to suit the newly
developed life styles and preferences of such returnees, including women who
are not even allowed to drive or travel without their guardians permission.
Enjoy reading and learning about the dynamics
of the conservative kingdom.
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