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However, the ambitious goals of MBS may not align with reality. His attempts to transform Saudi Arabia through megaprojects and high-profile investments are undermined by budget cuts and rising living costs. The simultaneous rise in poverty challenges the underlying social contract, leading some to question whether the transformation is merely superficial. As MBS navigates the demands of modernization while maintaining an iron grip on political dissent, the sustainability of this contract faces significant obstacles.