Israel-Hamas war leaves Saudi Prince’s dream of a new Mideast in tatters

The war between Israel and Hamas is complicating Saudi Arabia's efforts to focus on economic development and attract foreign investors. Despite the geopolitical challenges, the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh is still expected to proceed, with only a small number of cancellations reported. Global finance leaders like Larry Fink and Jamie Dimon are among those attending, and ambitious projects such as the Neom city and Red Sea coastline development will be highlighted.