đš UPDATE: Saudi Arabia Pauses Work on The Mukaab đžđŠđïž
Reports say Saudi Arabia has temporarily slowed or paused parts of The Mukaab, one of its most ambitious Vision 2030 projects in Riyadh.
The Mukaab was planned as:
đ§ A massive cube-shaped landmark
đ A âcity within a cityâ
âš Home to large-scale immersive and digital experiences
This isnât a cancellation, but a strategic pause.
Why this matters đ
âą Capital may be reallocated to higher-priority projects
âą Focus could shift toward tech, AI, and digital infrastructure
âą Large-scale urban plans are being reassessed, not abandoned
Vision 2030 is still alive, but execution is becoming more selective and disciplined.
For markets, this signals how even mega economies are adapting to global conditions. When spending priorities shift, new sectors often benefit. đ§ đ
Smart money watches these pivots closely.