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What does Saudi Arabia hosting of Expo 2030 mean for its economy?

Winning the rights to host the world fair follows news that the kingdom will likely host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, among several other major events.

Expo 2020
Performers present the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai on March 31, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The world's fair was postponed from its original date of October 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. — Francois Nel/Getty Images

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