Saudi in 1990 had developmental indicators comparable to Bangladesh (a country that is still counted as a less developed country by the WB and IMF).
In 2023, it now has developmental indicators comparable to Poland or Czechia.
In 1990, the UAE had developmental indicators comparable to South Africa today.
In 2023, the UAE has developmental indicators comparable to the US, Israel, and Japan.
It takes time to build democracy as a developing country
Saudi in 1990 had developmental indicators comparable to Bangladesh (a country that is still counted as a less developed country by the WB and IMF).
In 2023, it now has developmental indicators comparable to Poland or Czechia.
In 1990, the UAE had developmental indicators comparable to South Africa today.
In 2023, the UAE has developmental indicators comparable to the US, Israel, and Japan.
It takes time to build democracy as a developing country