Saudi Arabia’s Neom project was meant to be the city of the future, the crowning achievement of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “Saudi Vision 2030” plan to diversify the national economy away from oil.
A Wall Street Journal exposé revealed that the construction site for the city of the future has been plagued by complaints of gang rape, drinking, drugs, and attempted suicide by the 100,000 workers assembled there.
The Neom project began at the northern tip of the Red Sea in 2017, billed as a carefully planned megacity constructed with the latest technology that would sprawl over 10,000 square miles. The name is a portmanteau of the familiar Greek prefix “neo” for “new,” plus the Arabic word “mustaqbal,” which means “future.” In a happy coincidence, “M” also happens to be the first letter of the crown prince’s name.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the de facto chief executive of Saudi Arabia and architect of its economic transformation, envisioned the city as both a statement of the kingdom’s financial might and an opportunity to bring in more foreign investment.
MBS hoped those investors would be attracted by Neom’s futuristic style and its “nature-friendly” construction, including an emphasis on using solar and wind power. The project also touted “social responsibility” in its construction project, producing annual reports of the amenities and educational opportunities provided for its vast workforce. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
