Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Saudi riches

"But while its princes gallivant in private jets and build massive air-conditioned palaces in the desert, 40 percent of Saudis live on less than $850 per month and almost 20 percent live on less than $480 per month."

PS I should say that the reviewer is very uncritical of a book by a reporter known for her close affinity to Arab royals.