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      "text": "In the case of Saudi Arabia, a similar observation was made. The country's commitment to achieving its Vision 2030 objectives, aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil, saw expanded activity in the non-oil private sectors, across the infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and clean technology industries. Moreover, the enactment of the New Companies Law in January 2023 and the Civil Transactions Law in December 2023, aimed at providing greater legal certainty to businesses seeking to operate in the Kingdom, is set to further position it as an appealing investment destination.",
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