The 966
By Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson
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THE 966 is the #1 weekly show focusing on all things Saudi Arabia. From the team that publishes the most widely-read daily email newsletter on Saudi Arabia, THE 966 explores the news, people, and issues that define the Kingdom through weekly conversations and interviews with business leaders, officials, and newsmakers. Hosted by Lucien Zeigler and Richard Wilson, THE 966 goes beyond the headlines and tackles the complex U.S.-Saudi relationship, discussing topics like oil and energy, security and defense, Saudi culture and society, and much more.
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Dr. William Greene, CIO of the Hevolution Foundation, joins The 966 to talk latest investments, strategy for Hevolution
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Ambassador Michael Ratney Joins The 966 to talk U.S.-Saudi Diplomacy
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Jobs and the labor market in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Hanaa Almoaibed, Ramadan in Riyadh and more
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Israel, Gaza, and a region with shifting power dynamics with columnist Hussein Ibish
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Ahead of LEAP in Saudi Arabia, MCIT's Abdullah Alshamrani joins The 966 to talk tech, ecosystem development, and more...
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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What it's like to live in Saudi Arabia during Riyadh Season, PIF-backed Alat launches with eyes on a big impact, and more...
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Discussing Saudi Arabia's growth and construction projects with Waleed Abdel-Fattah, President of the MENA Region at Hill International
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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The Public Investment Fund's Head of National Development, Jerry Todd, talks PIF investment strategy, localization and more...
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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The PIF's biggest event of the year in Riyadh, the latest on the Saudi peace plan, and alcohol in Saudi Arabia?
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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A new suggested slogan for Saudi Arabia, taking stock of the Saudi Pro League, and much more...
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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The evolution of Saudi Arabia's public diplomacy with Rayan Alyusufi
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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What does 2024 have in store for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East?
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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The Houthis' Red Sea gamble, investment funds grow in KSA, and Princess Noura Bint Turki Al-Saud + Princess Mashael bint Saud Al Shalan talk COP28
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Delays in some Vision 2030 projects (and why that's good), a new US Embassy in Riyadh, and a conversation with Dr. Basma Al-Buhairan from Saudi Arabia's C4IR
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Hevolution's Launch in Riyadh with HRH Dr. Haya Bint Khaled Bin Bandar Al-Saud and Dr. Mehmood Khan, CEO of Hevolution, who join The 966 for a special episode
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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The future of Fintech and Blockchain with Amit Sharma, CEO of FinClusive
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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An exclusive interview with Dr. Mehmood Khan, founding CEO of Saudi Arabia's HEVOLUTION Foundation
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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The Saudi economy and government spending with former IMF Country Head for Saudi Arabia Tim Callen, big announcements from The 966, and much more...
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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MasterCard's Maria Medvedeva joins The 966 to talk payments, fintech and more; plus more on Leyja at Neom
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Talking with Mohammed Ghazi and Abdulhadi Azouz, the two guys behind Saudi Arabia's hottest drone and aerial film production company
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Discussing Saudi Arabia's Regional HQ program with Mansour El-Zahab and Zeynep Kösereisoğlu from Frontierview and much more...
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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What the Israel-Hamas War Means for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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The Growing Size and Role of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Saudi Arabia with Robert Mogielnicki, FII 2023, Saudi World Cup and more...
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Discussing the Venture Capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the MENA with investor Amjad Ahmad and much more...
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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The CEO of KAFD, Riyadh's financial district, Gautam Sashittal, joins The 966 to talk about the Kingdom's original giga-project and the city of the future
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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King Salman's pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's past and present with author and columnist David Rundell; plus, archaeology in Al Ula, Wa'ed's new investment, and more...
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Understanding Vision 2030's impact on media perceptions of Saudi Arabia's with Rawan Hashem; also, Hevolution's rise, Tourism in KSA and much more
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Saudi giga-projects and construction with MEED editor Colin Foreman, an update on the New Murabba and the Saudi Pro League, and more
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Episode 100! Saudi Arabia gets a BRICS invite, a lightning strike on Mecca's clocktower, and leading Riyadh-based architect Nadia Maqbool Al Lawatiya joins The 966
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Princess Mashael bint Saud Al Shalan joins The 966, Saudis rush to theaters to See 'Barbie', an update on The Line and more...
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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More on Saudi-Israel normalization reports, Lucid's future, and Kuwait University's Bader Al-Saif joins The 966
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and former publisher of the Wall Street Journal Karen Elliott House joins The 966
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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PepsiCo Middle East CEO Aamer Sheikh joins The 966, plus a full update on Saudi football, King Saud University's overhaul and more...
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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The MENA region gets hotter as a global heat wave hits 3 continents, Saudi Arabia outranks the US in expat survey and much more...
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Physician and media commentator Dr. Qanta Ahmed joins The 966 to talk about 'colossal' changes in Saudi Arabia and much more
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Saudi businesswoman Dana Alajlani joins The 966, the PIF eyes a new sports investment arm, perceptions of Saudi and much more
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Discussing Saudi Arabia's sporting ambitions and investments with expert Simon Chadwick, a NEOM update, and much more
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Global HVAC and smart home leader Johnson Controls Arabia CEO Dr. Mohanad Alshaikh joins The 966
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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The Saudi PIF Invests in Saudi football, Messi to Miami, and Saudi entrepreneurs Sara Bin Laden and Renad Aljefri join The 966
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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An Absolute Shocker: LIV Golf and the PGA will MERGE and form one entity, with Yasir Al-Rumayyan as Chairman and the Saudi PIF with investment rights
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration CEO Dr. Hamed Merah joins The 966, LIV Golf in DC and much more...
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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An update on the VC scene in Saudi Arabia with Eyad Albayouk, Saudis in space, Newcastle United rises and much more...
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May 26, 2023 |
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'Salmani' Architecture, VIA Riyadh opens, rainfall record shattered in Saudi Arabia and much more...
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May 19, 2023 |
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Neom's progress and opening date, Syria comes in from the cold, the Rua Al-Madinah giga-project and much more
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May 11, 2023 |
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Captagon in the Middle East, Messi's history with Saudi Arabia, and a conversation with Norah Ortiz, owner of Riyadh's first authentic Mexican restaurant
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May 05, 2023 |
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Knight Frank's Faisal Durrani joins The 966 to talk Saudi real estate, giga-projects and much more
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Talking tech with MEI's Mohammed Soliman, King Salman Park in Riyadh, Saudi’s growing soccer league, and much more…
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Iran and Saudi open embassies as thaw continues, U.S.-Saudi diplomacy changes, and much more...
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Bilal Saab on U.S.-Saudi military cooperation, how the Kingdom is performing on its green initiative, and more
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Top U.S. Commercial Officer in KSA James Golsen, U.S.-Saudi trade after the Boeing-Riyadh Airways deal, and experiencing Al-Ula
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Understanding the Saudi-Iran agreement with a trio of special guests: Saudi Embassy Spokesperson Fahad Nazer, CSIS' Dr. Jon Alterman, and Saudi Foreign Policy Expert Dr. Aziz Alghashian
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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An evolving U.S.-Saudi relationship, jaw-dropping developments and progress on the Red Sea, and much more….
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Steve Lutes, Vice President, Middle East Affairs at U.S. Chamber of Commerce joins The 966
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Antonia Carver, director of Art Jameel, Riyadh's New Murabba Development, Founding Day 2023 and more
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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LEAPing forward in an increasingly tech-focused Saudi Arabia, Riyadh as a global events destination, and much more
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Physician-scientist Dr. Doaa Alsaleh MD joins The 966, plus a new visa to visit Saudi and much more
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Jacob Mumm, Managing Director for Bechtel Saudi Arabia on the company's active role at Neom, the Riyadh metro, and its storied history in the Kingdom
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Real estate in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's $22.5 BILLION metro, and the Ronaldo-Messi-Mbappe game
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Bloomberg columnist Hussein Ibish on U.S.-Saudi relations, energy and global diplomacy, and much more
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Dr. Aziz Alghashian talks Saudi-Israel relations, the Future Minerals Forum 2023, water in Saudi Arabia and much more!
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Todd Albert Nims, traction on green hydrogen, a $1 trillion economy and much more in the second annual The 966 'Christmas Spectacular'
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Bill Foster from the Jones Group Saudi Arabia and AMCHAM in Riyadh joins The 966
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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All about the World Cup in Qatar and a conversation about the in-person fan experience with Dr. Mohammed Alhajji
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud talks about his father King Faisal's legacy, U.S.-Saudi relations
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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AGSIW's Robert Mogielnicki joins the 966, MBS Goes to Asia, World's Population Reaches 8 Billion, and more!
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Prince Waleed bin Nasser Al-Saud from Saudi-based Consultancy Mukatafa, more on the U.S.-Saudi relationship, Saudi’s mining sector, and more
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Reem Philby and Alan Morrissey Set to Embark on ‘Heart of Arabia’ expedition, a 1,300km journey across Saudi Arabia
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Sustainability in Saudi Arabia with expert Jeffrey Beyer, the Red Sea's latest developments, and more!
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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OPEC+ and the American uproar with Colby Connelly from Energy Intelligence, plus Riyadh Season's big events and more...
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Dr. Abdulaziz Alanazi discusses his recent international water prize win, a changing Riyadh, and much more...
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Episode 60 - Saudi National Day! Significant Traction in Airline/Travel Reforms, Saudi-Greece Relations, and more...
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Global migration trends, big cat conservation in Saudi Arabia, the new Saudi companies law and more!
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Deputy Minister of Investment for Saudi Arabia Dr. Saad Alshahrani joins The 966, The IMF's report on Saudi's economy, and much more
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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The music industry in Saudi Arabia and more with Ahmed Shawly and Mostafa Fahmy from Jeddah's 'Wall of Sound' Record Label
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Knight Frank's Faisal Durrani on real estate trends in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi economy has a big 2Q, and more...
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Eyad Albayouk from Flat6Labs talks Saudi VC and KSA's startup ecosystem, reacting to the unveiling of The Line at NEOM and more
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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A Special Edition of The 966: Reviewing President Biden's Visit to Saudi Arabia with Jon Alterman, David Des Roches, and Hussein Ibish
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Dr. Sean Foley joins The 966 to talk about a changing Saudi culture, art in the Kingdom and more + Looking ahead to Biden's visit
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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The 966 Episode 51 with economist and longtime observer of Saudi Arabia, Dr. John Sfakianakis
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Raghad Fathaddin joins The 966; Oil's price and Saudi spare production capacity, the new ‘Motawif’ app, and more...
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Leading Saudi architect and urban designer Dhay Aldhawyan joins The 966, MBS visits regional powers, and much more...
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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The drama and opportunities surrounding President Biden's confirmed visit to Saudi Arabia, an economic victory lap, and more...
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Reacting to the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour and a conversation with Mark Thompson and Neil Quilliam on their new book on Saudi Arabia
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Saudi-Israeli normalization, women in family businesses in Saudi Arabia, and a conversation with management consultant Jack Fowler from YCP Solidiance
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Spotlight on Saudi at Davos, island diplomacy, and legal reforms with Saudi-based attorney Chris Johnson
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May 27, 2022 |
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MBZ takes the reins in the UAE, the PIF's Saudi Coffee Co., and much more...
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May 20, 2022 |
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Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, carbon capture investments, and a conversation on Saudi-Iraqi history with Joshua Yaphe
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May 13, 2022 |
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Jon Alterman from Center for Strategic and International Studies joins to talk about the Middle East in an evolving global order
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May 06, 2022 |
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Dr. Mohammed Alhajji from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health joins to talk social and behavioral sciences in Saudi, his journey as a student in the USA
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May 03, 2022 |
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Dr. Fatimah Alhamlan from KFSHRC and founder of Rofaida joins The 966, Biden's pick for Ambassador to Saudi, and more...
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Scratching the surface on the issues affecting U.S.-Saudi relations today + much more...
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Saudi foreign policy, globalization, and the 'shrapnel' from Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Afshin Molavi from Johns Hopkins SAIS
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Energy, hydrogen, and more with Phillip Cornell from The Economist Impact and the Atlantic Council and much more...
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Venture capitalist Amjad Ahmad joins The 966 to talk about Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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More on the major military transformation underway in Saudi Arabia with former USMTM chief Col. Brad Gandy and much more...
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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The major transformation and overhaul of Saudi Arabia's military with defense expert Bilal Saab and much more...
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Mae Al-Mozaini, CEO and co-founder of Nusf, joins The 966 to talk about women's empowerment in Saudi Arabia
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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A discussion with author Dr. Mark Thompson on the power and potential of Saudi youth, plus why shale can't save gas prices and more...
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Ukraine and the Middle East with security expert David Des Roches
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Veteran Saudi journalist Khaled Almaeena joins The 966 to talk Ukraine, Saudi role in oil markets, and much more
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Amr Khashoggi joins The 966 to talk Saudi foreign policy, the Saudi economy and much more
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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The Saudi Games 2022, air pollution's cost, and King Salman's pivotal role in Saudi history with guest David Rundell
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Social entrepreneurship, the latest with Saudi golf, a new national holiday and much more with guest Ghadah Al-Harthi
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Saudi natural gas production soars, turning Saudi palaces into lux hotels, and much more
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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KAPSARC's Adam Sieminski joins The 966 to talk renewable energy and the Circular Carbon Economy
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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A deep dive on the homegrown Saudi defense industry and the U.S.-Saudi security relationship with David Des Roches
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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The Dakar Rally’s coolest truck, Saudi coffee, a look at the Saudi mining sector, and much more
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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The 966 Talks Energy, Renewables, and Climate with Kate Dourian
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Saudi Arabia's 'Nitaqat' reforms, another potential club purchase by the PIF, and doing business in Riyadh with guest Chris Johnson
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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A Special Holiday Edition of The 966: Extended 'Yallah' Conversation Covering 10 Top Storylines in Saudi Arabia This Week
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Part 2 - The 966 Exclusive Interview with Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Dec 19, 2021 |
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The Diriyah Art Biennale, The Red Sea Film Festival wraps, Philosophy in Saudi, and Expo Saudi 2030?
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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MBS's GCC Tour, PIF's Latest Telecom Moves, and Saudi Arabia's 'Ever More Ambitious Investment Strategy' with Guest Co-Host Robert Mogielnicki from AGSIW
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Part 1 - The 966 Exclusive Interview with Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Saudi Arabia's stock market to IPO, shale gas in Saudi Arabia, and economic optimism with guest co-host Fahad Almaliki
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Tapping the strategic petroleum reserve, Saudi Arabia's Covid-19 response, and “sportswashing”
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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The price of oil in 2022, redefining Saudi citizenship, and two new mega-developments in Saudi Arabia
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Saudi Arabia at COP 26, Seven Years of King Salman, and Saudi Arabia's First Film Festival
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Can Saudi Arabia become a home for carmakers? Excavations near Al-Ula, and World's Fair Riyadh in 2030
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Can Boeing Bounce Back? Net-Zero for Saudi Arabia, Saudi Golf, and Tourism in the Kingdom
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Formula One Grand Prix in Jeddah, The Puzzle of U.S.-Saudi Ties, Tadawul Hits 15 Year High, Solar Costs Rise
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Lina Almaeena on Changes in Saudi Arabia, Building a Business, and Shoura Council Service
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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A Multi-Billion Dollar EV Investment in Saudi Arabia, Power Demand in the Kingdom, and Economic Free Zones?
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Saudi Arabia Buys Newcastle United, Palm Trees Banned, Oil Soars, and Saudi-Iran relations
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Abdullah AlHassan - Hosting the G20 in Saudi Arabia
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Oil and the Global Energy Transition, the Contemporary Art Biennale in Riyadh, and Lucid's New Car
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Saudi National Day, Residential Mortgages in the Kingdom, and U.S.-Saudi Relations under President Biden
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Introducing The 966 - A New Podcast on Saudi Arabia
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Oct 05, 2021 |