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Saudi Arabia has entered into a new era of relations with its long time rival, Iran. It鈥檚 a deal that has the potential to be very significant for the Middle East region.

It鈥檚 part of a vision of a new Saudi Arabia spearheaded by its Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. It鈥檚 a vision of futuristic cities, a new society, and a move away from an economy reliant on oil, not to mention new deals with ancient rivals in the region.

How much of this new vision of Saudi Arabia is achievable and is the man at the centre convincing enough to make it work?

This week on The Inquiry we鈥檙e asking, what is Mohammed bin Salman鈥檚 vision for Saudi Arabia?

Contributors:
Stephen Kalin, Middle East correspondent, The Wall Street Journal
Bill Farron Price, energy markets analyst
Sanam Vakil, deputy head of Chatham House, Middle East and North Africa programme
Dina Esfandiari, senior advisor for the Middle East and Africa programme at the International Crisis Group

Presented by Tanya Beckett
Produced by Louise Clarke
Edited by Tara McDermott
Production co-ordinator is Brenda Brown
Mixed by Nicky Edwards

Image: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (Credit: Saudi Royal Court via Reuters)