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Dec 2024
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"The Crown Prince Insisted He Wants Some...

MO ISLAM
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John Pagano is the Group Chief Executive Officer of The Red Sea Development Company and AMAALA, sister projects set along the north western coast of Saudi Arabia that will play key roles in the realisation of the Vision 2030 – KSA’s economic roadmap for the future.On this super special episode, John and Mo explore the visionary projects transforming Saudi Arabia’s coastline and redefining luxury tourism. Driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vision, these initiatives blend cutting-edge development with a commitment to environmental preservation, including the protection and regeneration of marine life. With five resorts already open and a masterplan of over forty resorts when complete, Saudi Arabia’s commitment to transforming its tourism industry is real.

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