Saudi Arabia announces a new development in the capital city

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund recently announced a new redevelopment project in Riyaad called, Al Murab’a or “The Square.” At its center will be a giant cube called al-Muka’ab or “The Cubed.” It’s drawn a lot of controversy online as social media users note that Saudi Arabia is already home to the Kaaba, the world’s most famous cube structure. The World’s Carol Hills speaks with Besma Momani, professor of political science at the University of Waterloo. 

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