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Jun 2024
36m 16s

Episode 2: Ali Shihabi

Yasmin AlKhowaiter
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Ali Shihabi is the founder & former chairman of Rasmala Investment Bank, founder of the Arabia Foundation, author of two books on Saudi, and a member of the NEOM advisory board. Join us as we discuss the investment landscape in Saudi, the danger of "lazy capital," and the Kingdom's track record of success in attracting foreign investment.

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