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Trump Bond Puts Spotlight on Saudi Clout

Riyadh’s annual finance summit draws the titans of global commerce.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Photographer: Nathan Howard/AFP/Getty Images

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Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, is showcasing his country today with the opening of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.