That is correct.
I have zero confidence that a goat herder can suddenly become a jet engine mechanic. Even Iran couldn't make that happen 40 years ago.
The middle east does not do technology.
Windmill!
I think we should send highly paid people like me to help them get all their toys working. Leave when the contract ends. The amount of dead talis from everything falling out of the sky would be glorious.
Thats how all the rest of the sand nations do it, lots and lots of contractors.