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【Today's headlines exclusive】Saudi Arabia is in a rage! It's cool to dig a canal, but neighbor Qatar is "crying"!
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia
If you want to talk about Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, it is notoriously "not bad for money". Oil has turned this once-barren sandy country into a golden nest! But even if they are rich, the Saudis have their own troubles - water! You must know that water in the desert is more expensive than oil, and it is really difficult to have a time when there is a shortage of water.
The local tyrants in Saudi Arabia have come up with a way, since we are so rich, we can buy water to drink directly, or simply build a big water pipe to bring water from other countries.
The Canal Dream: A Blueprint for Saudi Arabia's New "Oasis".
Let's do it if we think about it, in 2018, Saudi Arabia announced a big plan - digging a canal!
The canal, which they named Salva, is estimated to cost about 8 billion yuan.
This is not a small amount, but for a "barrel country" like Saudi Arabia, this amount of money is equivalent to us buying a bottle of mineral water.
Once this canal is completed, there are many benefits! Saudi Arabia can transport oil directly through the canal, without having to take long detours, saving money and time. It can also promote agriculture and economic development, and maybe even promote tourism.
Qatar's "island" crisis
But as soon as the canal is dug up, Saudi Arabia's neighbor Qatar will not be able to laugh.
Originally, Qatar was surrounded by the sea on three sides, and the only land interface was on the Saudi side.
Saudi Arabia, you dig like this, Qatar has directly become an "island country", the tourism industry has been frustrated, and even the mood has cooled down with the sea breeze. Saudi Arabia, you are really "lacking in virtue and smoking"
Some people say that Saudi Arabia is deliberately targeting Qatar and trying to blockade the economy. After all, we are all oil sellers, and the competition is fierce! But others think that Saudi Arabia may have other plans, such as tourism development and building resorts along canals to attract tourists from all over the world.
International controversy and Qatar's helplessness
As soon as this incident came out, the international community exploded. Some people have criticized Saudi Arabia for being too domineering in disregard of international influence.
So what has been the reaction in Qatar? The mood of the Qatari government and people is undoubtedly stunned and dissatisfied. In the streets of Doha, there is a lot of talk and speculation about the intentions behind the plan.
In an official statement, Qatar believes that Saudi Arabia's unilateral action not only violates its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also adds fuel to the fire of already tense bilateral relations.
But in any case, Qatar is dumb and can't say that it is bitter to eat Coptis chinensis. After all, Saudi Arabia is doing it on its own turf, legal and compliant, what can you do with me?
Ending: A "double-edged sword" in the desert
For Saudi Arabia, the canal is undoubtedly a key to a new future, adding a touch of color to the economy, tourism and even the country's image. But for Qatar, it is like a sharp sword, cutting off the land link and leaving the country even more isolated.
In the chess game on the international stage, behind every move is a contest of interests and strategies, and the final picture is Saudi Arabia's ambition and Qatar's helpless back, intertwined into a complex and changeable picture of the Middle East.
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