Under the gaze of everyone, the two men in white robes hugged each other, and then Sattler patted each other on the shoulders and said:
"Congratulations, my friend, you are now the mayor!"
Upon hearing Sattler's blessing, the prince named Maihad smiled bitterly, shook his head and said:
"Friend, at this point in time, this is not a good job."
"It's a simple sentence or two, but I can't explain it clearly. After we sit down later, I will explain it to you in detail, and I also want to hear your opinion."
"Who is this? Why don't you introduce it to me?"
After he finished the first two sentences, he did not explain in detail, but turned to look at Wang Ye. Today, Wang Ye was very like the locals, wearing a white robe of local desert style, but without a headscarf.
"My friend, distinguished guest from the far east, Wang Ye, the helmsman of the Red Star Machinery and Steel Complex."
“You should have heard about their products!”
Others present suddenly realized that in the desert, no country can be alone. Although Dubai is better, facing the sea and behind Abu Dhabi, it is a relatively superior geographical location, far away from war and armed organizations, but Abu Dhabi Belgium is next to Oman, and further west is the southeastern region of Saudi Arabia bordering Yemen. There are armed forces running around. In short, the situation is relatively complicated.
"Welcome! Welcome Mr. Wang."
"Some time ago, we also found a way to acquire several small aircraft produced by you for urban patrols."
“It’s very easy to use, they even tried skydiving, it’s very convenient!”
That Maihad explained with a smile, then took the lead in making a gesture to invite in, and said at the same time:
"Come in, let's sit down and talk."
"I've prepared coffee, rose tea, juice, and hookah, let's go!"
Then the group of people walked into the municipal building, saying that the building was actually not too big. After all, the overall size of Dubai city today is not large. After a while, they arrived at the mayor's office.
It was said to be an office, covering an area of at least 500 square meters, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an excellent view. All kinds of dried fruits, desert hookah, etc. were prepared. Everyone sat down separately, and after a few simple greetings, Sattler asked road:
"Mahad, just now I congratulated you on becoming mayor, but you said it's not a good job at this time. What do you mean?"
"I don't quite understand what you mean. Is there anything special about the current time?"
"Are there any other questions? I'm curious."
In the desert, due to economic, cultural and religious reasons, the relationship between countries is relatively close, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, so it is normal for Sattler to ask directly. After all, in a sense, everyone is a religion of interests. cultural community.
"My good brother Sattler, do you remember?"
"Before you moved in, that is, almost three years ago, we held a meeting together to discuss the direction and methods of future economic development in the desert area."
Hearing what Maihad said, Sattler's expression suddenly became solemn, he nodded and said:
"of course I remember."
“At that time, we all agreed that we cannot rely entirely on oil as an economy. After all, oil is a non-renewable resource. If the oil in our underground is one day mined clean, we will once again return to the poverty of growing date palms in the desert.”
"But in the follow-up, this plan seemed to have little development, because no constructive plan was put forward. As time passed, it finally came to nothing. But I always remember it because I deeply agree with this, and this Over the past few years, I have been thinking about how we should develop to achieve the 'two-legged' walking mode. Unfortunately, maybe I am not smart enough and I have not thought of any feasible solution."
"And because of this incident, I have been urging Hamina to study hard and study hard. Perhaps with continuous learning and accumulation of knowledge, they will be able to find the direction of development that we cannot find in the future."
Having said this, Sattler subconsciously turned his head and looked at Wang Ye, only to see Wang Ye frowning and thinking with no intention of speaking, while Maihad sighed and said:
"That's where the problem lies."
"In terms of oil reserves, your reserves are higher and can be exploited for a longer period of time, but we don't have that much oil, so it has become extremely urgent to find another economic path."
"In the past three years, we have discussed many, many plans and made many, many attempts, such as changing trade rules, learning Japanese strategies, such as developing the jewelry industry, and so on."
"Although it has some effects, the effect is not good, and the follow-up is weak, and it cannot become a pillar industry."
The prince named Maihad looked very depressed, and the expressions of other accompanying persons were not so good-looking either. The overall atmosphere was very depressing. At the same time, Prince Maihad continued:
"This year, the problem has become even more acute."
“We don’t have much oil, we really don’t have much. Coupled with the lobbying in the United States on increasing oil production and reducing oil prices, our need for reform has become very urgent. If we can’t do it when oil prices are high and our finances are rich, Start the work.”
"When oil prices plummet and our economy hits a trough, there will be no possibility of success. The final result will be to continue fishing and planting date palms."
"And I, Mehad, at this point in time, become the mayor of Dubai. What kind of job is this?"
"At the end I felt like my head was going to explode! Ah! It's so desperate!"
Finally, he held his head helplessly and sighed, looking as if he was hysterical and about to suffer from mental breakdown. Then he picked up the hookah pipe next to him, took two fierce sips, and seemed to feel relieved before asking:
"Our brother, do you have anything to say?"
"It's not a good habit to just listen to stories without talking!"
Facing Prince Maihad's question, Sattler hesitated for a moment, and then said:
"Perhaps, the shipbuilding industry can be developed?"
Prince Maihad couldn't help rolling his eyes at this, sighed and said:
"My friend, you are overestimating the level of our talent and the size of our economy."
"If we want to introduce a complete shipbuilding industry, the high cost will definitely make countries like Japan vomit blood!"
Hearing what Maihad said, Sattler didn't take it seriously and said with a smile:
"As I said just now, I don't have any ideas."
"However, maybe my friend will, but I must make it clear in advance that my friend will provide consultation for a fee, and the price is set by me, starting at five million US dollars!"
"How's it going? Are you interested in hearing it?"
As soon as Sattler finished speaking, more than a dozen people in the room suddenly showed surprised expressions. It is certainly not simple for a person who can let Sattler speak in such a tone. And with a starting price of five million US dollars, it can be said that Quite expensive!
"Of course, I'd like to hear the details."
"I believe there will be no problem with your vision, Sattler!"
In the end, Maihad said with a smile. For him, although five million US dollars is a lot, it is definitely not much. Since Sattler has used his face as a guarantee, even if Wang Ye says something Shit, Maihad will pay five million, and Sattler will naturally understand whether this suggestion is worth so much money. If it is not worth it, he will naturally find a way to make up the money for himself in the future.
Under the gaze of more than a dozen people in the office, Wang Ye put down his cup and said:
"Actually, in my opinion, this question is very simple."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the people present varied. Some frowned, some looked disdainful, some were curious, some laughed, and some were expressionless. Then Wang Ye continued:
"You might as well follow my ideas and make a simple deduction."
"The so-called economic development is to combine the local land and cultural environment and make choices based on local conditions. For example, Japan is an island country and lacks sufficient resources, so it relies on trade and processing."
"The same is true for Dubai. When it was poor, fishing and planting date palms were also adapted to local conditions. After the discovery of oil, the development of oil trade and oil processing was also adapted to local conditions."
"Do you agree with this?"
Hearing what Wang Ye said, although everyone felt that Wang Ye was talking nonsense, there was indeed nothing wrong with the nonsense. Seeing everyone nodding, Wang Ye continued with a smile:
“Then if we want to develop a new pillar economy, we must still follow this strategy and adapt measures to local conditions.”
“So let’s think about it, what else does Dubai have going for it?”
"I am now asking everyone, please answer!"
Faced with Wang Ye's interactive chatting method, it was obvious that the people present were not used to it, while Sattler frowned and thought, looking like he was being taken in. So everyone could only give Sattler face, and continued thinking while replied:
"Are we close to the sea? Developing fisheries?"
"Yeah, or the shipping industry?"
"We have sand and dust storms and I can't think of anything else."
"It can't be dates, right?"
"Is it a camel?"
Amidst the buzzing voices and the gaze of everyone, Wang Ye shook his head, pointed at the sky-high price ring on the hand of Prince Maihad opposite him, and then said softly:
"No, your biggest advantage is that you are rich!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone at the scene was dumbfounded. In their opinion, adapting to local conditions should refer to some kind of resources. Are rich people also considered resources? If it counts, it is to let others make money, not yourself!
"I don't understand what you mean, sir. Can you explain it more clearly?"
Finally, Prince Maihad couldn't help it any longer. He looked at Sattler and then at Wang Ye and asked, and Wang Ye chuckled and said:
"It's very simple. In my opinion, your development direction should be tourism!"
As soon as Wang Ye finished speaking, there was a sighing sound, and Prince Maihad also shook his head in disappointment and said:
"Sir, regarding the development direction of tourism, we have been conducting research and experimenting for a long time."
"But the results have been limited. We lack enough natural scenery here. Few tourists are willing to come. The cultural scenery such as buildings is also lackluster and not very attractive."
Hearing what Maihad Wang Ye said, Wang Ye sighed, shook his head and said:
"I just said that tourism should be adapted to local conditions. It is obvious that your development direction has failed to achieve this."
"Let's do this! His Royal Highness Prince Maihad, let me give you two suggestions. If you think it's worth it, you can pay five million. If you think it's not worth it, then just pretend that nothing happened."
Prince Maihad suddenly frowned, but still nodded slightly, and then Wang Ye said:
"I just said that the biggest advantage here is the rich people."
"As one of the countries with the highest GDP in the world and one of the countries with the highest density of wealthy people in the world, you should use your advantages."
“I will give you an example. Under the Alps, there are ski hotels everywhere. Because mountaineering and skiing represent excitement, they attract people who like excitement. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, because of the existence of red light streets, it attracts They are all prostitutes, and Las Vegas in the United States attracts gamblers because of the existence of casinos.”
Just when everyone's eyes were filled with mosquito coils, Wang Ye sighed and said:
"If you disclose your most luxurious and luxurious life to the whole world, brag about your wealth, boast about your high-class life, and the top-notch luxurious life that surpasses all human beings in all countries on the entire planet, guess what kind of people will be attracted here. ?”
Faced with this problem, Prince Maihad hesitated and said:
"Robbers?"
In an instant, Wang Ye couldn't help but laugh out loud, waved his hand and said:
"Yes, but they're not the main ones."
"The main ones are the rich, and the pseudo-rich who want to be rich, or work hard to get into the ranks of the rich!"
"You want to promote your lifestyle, and people in the world follow the herd. When your lifestyle is defined as a luxurious and high-end lifestyle, they will naturally learn from you and join you, and come to see this luxury city. Then I can call myself a rich man when I go back."
"do you understand?"
Wang Ye's voice was deafening, and everyone present was stunned, because after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that Wang Ye was right!
Wang Ye, on the other hand, continued to say:
"Of course, the above is just the first step, and it's just the first suggestion I give."
“The second suggestion, the second step, revolves around step two.”
"Since you define yourself as a 'luxury city', you should have supporting facilities and equipment. Let me give you a simple example. Nowadays, normal high-end hotels only have five stars. Why can't you build a seven-star hotel?" Star rating? Or even a ten-star hotel?"
"Other high-end hotels only have fifty floors, no! You want to build one hundred floors! One hundred and fifty floors!"
"There are no natural landscapes? Then you will reclaim land from the outer sea and create a miniature version of the world map, which is covered with various world-style buildings and hotels. Let guests come here and travel around the world in three days. How about it?"
"In short, you want to build the world's tallest building, the world's most luxurious hotel, the world's largest shopping mall, the world's top racing track, the world's most spectacular artificial island, and the world's most incredible everything!"
"I would call it a spectacle!"
"It doesn't matter if you don't have natural landscapes, and it doesn't matter if you don't have historical and cultural landscapes, because you have money, so you can build them now!"
"Even, let's not talk about the far side, let's just say that you bought the gyroplane produced by us. You just mentioned skydiving, so why can't you provide skydiving entertainment services to skydiving enthusiasts around the world? If you can afford skydiving, They should all be relatively wealthy, so their spending power shouldn’t be too bad, right?”
At that moment, everyone present was stunned. Even Sattler had sparks in his eyes, and he had the urge to rush over and cover Wang Ye's mouth to stop him from talking anymore!
It was obvious that he approved of Wang Ye's plan and thought it would be successful!
There was silence for a moment.
Finally, after a few minutes, everyone in the office reacted. Their expressions when they looked at Wang Ye were different, and their faces were full of excitement and enthusiasm. Prince Maihad was even more direct and stood up in a hurry. After walking back to the desk, he wrote something in a flash, took it over and handed it to Wang Ye respectfully:
"Mr. Wang Ye."
"You are truly a wise man with unimaginable wisdom!"
"I apologize for my suspicion just now. This is the consulting fee I provided to you. I think your words are worth the price!"
That was a check for ten million dollars!
Unexpectedly, Wang Ye chuckled, shook his head, put the check back on the table, and said at the same time:
"Your plan hasn't started yet, so that doesn't prove me right."
"So, let me keep this money with you for now. When my plan shows improvement and proves to be successful, I will come and take it away!"
"I guess there should be no problem?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the conference room looked at each other, and then there was a loud applause!
At the same time, Wang Ye breathed a sigh of relief. In normal history, Dubai proposed an economic reform plan in 1979. It was not until 1985 that urban expansion and renovation, as well as the construction of new high-end hotels, began due to problems with development supporting facilities.
The well-known Burj Al Arab was only approved in the late 1980s and construction began in 1994, not to mention the Burj Khalifa, which did not start construction until 2004.
In general, the development of Dubai's tourism industry was completely the result of accidents in the early stage. They just wanted to develop supporting equipment, but because they were too rich, they made big moves every time. As a result, they were promoted and promoted by the media. Next, it became more and more famous, and fame means passenger flow and economy!
Now, Wang Ye has just given them a clear direction.
And the reason for doing this is very simple. What should potential customers do if they don’t have money? Then find a way to make them rich, make them rich, and then they can come to your house and buy, buy, buy!
