In my eyes this appears to be further evidence as to why a combination or extreme wealth inequality and centralized authority is counterproductive to a nation's

In my eyes this appears to be further evidence as to why a combination or extreme wealth inequality and centralized authority is counterproductive to a nation's continued prosperity. For all its concentration of wealth and authority, Saudia Arabia is clearly squandering its power in favor of misguided projects of ego. I do not see a long-term future for a government such as this which has decided to behave in the same manner as a spoiled mewling child.