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What’s "Davos in the Desert" and why does it matter

We take a look at why financiers have flocked to Riyadh for face time with the crown prince.
The annual event informally known as  “Davos in the Desert” is used "as an opportunity to pitch Saudi Arabia as a destination for investment," explained the BBC's Sameer Hashmi.
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