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In recent years, the world's attention has turned to the Middle East with the emergence of new and ambitious leadership in Saudi Arabia, where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is leading a project of reform and revival aimed at transforming the region into something resembling a "new Europe." While the Kingdom faces criticism or even "blame" on certain issues, it is clear that the real responsibility lies with the region's leadership, which is lagging in reform and combating corruption.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to move the Middle East to a new phase of modernity and prosperity, inspired by European models of good governance, investment in human capital, and scientific and technological reliance.

He has launched a series of economic, social, and political reforms in the Kingdom aimed at diversifying the economy, improving the investment environment, empowering women, and reducing the power of traditional institutions that hinder development.

He has launched unprecedented campaigns to combat financial and administrative corruption, targeting influential figures in the state, and large sums of money have been returned to the public treasury, which has bolstered confidence in the reform path.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly calls on the region's leaders to take similar steps in reform and fighting corruption, emphasizing that sustainable development cannot be achieved amid chaos, corruption, and nepotism.

Support and assistance from Saudi Arabia have become contingent on the implementation of serious reforms, not just promises or superficial changes, whether in the economy, politics, or administration.

Lebanon stands out as a clear example of this approach, where the Crown Prince made any Saudi support conditional on achieving real reforms and launching a transparent path to combat corruption.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it will not provide assistance to Lebanon unless real and serious reforms are implemented at the economic, financial, and judicial levels, in addition to the necessity of restricting illegal arms to the state only and effectively combating corruption and holding the corrupt accountable, considering that arms outside of legality represent a fundamental barrier to stability.

These conditions have been set by Saudi Arabia to ensure that support reaches those who deserve it and is not exploited by corrupt entities or militias outside the framework of the state, especially in light of the severe economic deterioration and rampant corruption in Lebanon. The Kingdom believes that these reforms are a prerequisite for Lebanon's stability and development, and for enabling it to regain its natural role in the region, as confirmed by Saudi leaders during their meetings with Lebanese officials.

As has happened internally in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia is committed to transforming aid and supporting the building of strong states only after their commitment to real reform and overcoming sovereign obstacles.

Saudi Arabia does not oppose supporting any Arab country or helping a brotherly people, but it insists that funds should not be wasted on corruption or strengthening militias at the expense of states.

Failure to reform and take decisive positions is the real cause of ongoing crises, not the Kingdom's conditional stance calling for the establishment of sustainable capitalist systems.

The ambition of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to make the Middle East the new Europe is not an individual dream, but a modern vision that requires courage in decision-making and implementing reforms. Those who blame the Kingdom should first scrutinize their own internal affairs: the era of unconditional gifts and support has ended, and the key to development is the boldness to confront corruption and entrust decision-making to the legitimate state power, not to militias and the corrupt.