Saudi purge in the name of corruption
Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s (MBS) extraordinary action of arresting princes, ministers, higher government officials and businessmen under the pretext of corruption is the beginning of a painful surgery in the history of Saudi Arabia. The surgical operation by MBS surprised everyone internally and externally. If we look into the history of political, social and economic structure embroiled with tribal cultural system, this purge is certainly a shocking news to many. A country which has been struggling for a decade without clear policy direction, financial mismanagement, known for lethargic government services and reticent business activities limiting to few highly connected rich individuals is now openly admitting that the economic crises is igniting political uncertainty. MBS wants Saudi Arabia to move away from oil based economy to market economy, in other word, patronizing the population with grants and freebies must be removed as soon as possible. It