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The 2022 Future Investment Initiative ("Davos in the Desert") marked Saudi Arabia's pivot from international scrutiny to renewed economic influence, driven by high oil prices and 9.9% GDP growth. The event saw a major return of Western corporate leaders, signaling a shift in geopolitical standing despite continued U.S. tensions regarding oil production. Read the full analysis at NPR .