Riyadh’s high-tech Hajj
Riyadh’s efficient management of one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings boosted its image as a capable steward of Islam’s holiest sites and highlighted its ability to blend tradition with high-tech governance.
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In today’s edition, we examine Saudi Arabia’s high-tech Hajj and its implications for Gulf religious diplomacy, a new wave of Gulf investments in post-sanctions Syria, Kuwait’s latest tank deal and Saudi Arabia’s GDP growth.
