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The Saudis have also done that with KAUST; from what I heard they have turned off all their weird laws in this region of SA (like a SEZ), and were hiring aggres
by throw313123 7y ago
The Saudis have also done that with KAUST; from what I heard they have turned off all their weird laws in this region of SA (like a SEZ), and were hiring aggressively a few years ago (from the US). I occasionally stumble on some interesting projects from this University, but I for one would be very weary of moving to a desert region where women were disallowed from driving until a few years back, and need to be draped from head to toe in black.
To be fair, there is something more in the picture. UAE for instance is much more cosmopolitan, but has failed to be a research hub, in contrast to rich city states like Singapore. Iran, their neighbour, produces some very smart people however - who then inevitably move out, considering the flavour regime in that country.
- smcl 7y agoHate to be that guy but I see it so often on HN that I think it’s worth correcting. You’re wary of moving to a desert special economic zone if you are unsure or suspicious of it You’re weary of it if you have moved to many such zones already and you are a bit sick of it
- pdub123 7y ago"in contrast to rich city states like Singapore." You mention city states in the plural sense. Tell me-- What other city states would you be referring to? I doubt you have others in mind-- in which case, you shouldn't be speaking in plural in an attempt to exaggerate your argument.
- philwelch 7y agoHong Kong and Monaco?
- urbanjunkie 7y agoMay I respectfully suggest that you go and fuck yourself?