The TWENTY30

By Lucien Zeigler and Hanaa Almoaibed

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New futuristic cities built from scratch. Giga-projects. Major sports investments. Trillions in spending. An economy and society changing so quickly even locals sometimes can’t believe their eyes. Saudi Arabia is on a mission to change itself from a conservative society with an oil-dominated economy to a modern and open society with a diversified economy - and to become a global tourism destination. Such a transformation has never before been attempted, and the stakes for the Middle East - and the world - are high. The TWENTY30 is a new media network and podcast that explores the seemingly endless dimensions of the social and economic transformations in Saudi Arabia, which few living outside the Kingdom can truly grasp. From the creator and co-host of The 966 Podcast comes a new platform that tackles the news, issues, challenges, and opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region as it continues forward in a full-throttle effort to remake itself while the world watches. Featuring exclusive interviews, frank conversations, and in-depth topic exploration, The TWENTY30 is the first bi-weekly english program of its kind dedicated to uncovering and highlighting the road ahead for Saudi Arabia and the region and why it matters. Hosted by Lucien Zeigler and Dr. Hanaa Almoaibed, The TWENTY30 is a new media network that will expand understanding of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region through real conversations, research, and insights on a variety of platforms.

Episode Date
Saudi music producer Saud Alturki: 'High Octane,' Busta Rhymes and the pressure that made him
Feb 22, 2026
CEO of the World Defense Show Andrew Pearcey joins to preview all things WDS 2026 in Riyadh
Jan 18, 2026
A new era: looking forward after HRH the Crown Prince visits Washington - Presented by BECHTEL
Nov 29, 2025
Soft Power
Nov 05, 2025
A new Giga Project for Mecca
Oct 22, 2025
PWC's Basma Bushnaq on how education in Saudi Arabia has changed
Oct 16, 2025
Saudi Arabia's Quiet Revolution: Legal Reforms
Sep 06, 2025
The impact and investment opportunities of Saudi Arabia's new real estate law
Aug 08, 2025
Author and influencer Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail returns to discuss her latest book series and much more...
Jul 31, 2025
Is the nearly $500m for Ronaldo to return worth it?
Jul 04, 2025
Esports World Cup's Faisal Bin Homran takes us inside Saudi Arabia's esports ambitions
Jun 24, 2025
Saudi MMA chief Rasha Alkhamis talks growth of combat sports and vision for ecosystem
Jun 08, 2025
A 'Rebirth" of the U.S.-Saudi relationship? U.S.-Saudi Business Council CEO Charles Hallab discusses new era after Trump vist
May 26, 2025
What does the surge in Saudi patent filings mean for the Kingdom?
May 09, 2025
How is Vision 2030 doing?
May 02, 2025
Much ado about the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia?
Apr 27, 2025
EPISODE #50! Saudi Arabia's soaring position on the Global Youth Index + Hanaa's 'Dragon Era'
Apr 22, 2025
What Saudi Arabia's new urban architectural guidelines means for residents, visitors
Apr 11, 2025
CEO of NIDLP Suliman Almazroua talks Vision 2030 Progress, Saudi Arabia's Industrial Development
Mar 27, 2025
The success of Mawhiba and Saudi Arabia's advances in education
Mar 21, 2025
The rise of Saudi Arabia's tech ecosystem with seasoned Saudi investor Hussein Attar
Mar 15, 2025
How Saudi Arabia's nonprofit sector boomed - plus MDLBeast's expansion, PWC drama and more
Mar 07, 2025
Saudi stars of Netflix hit 'Camel Quest' Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir talk camel breeding, racing, and life on screen
Feb 15, 2025
Why the STC bank news is a significant milestone for banking and fintech in Saudi...plus, Hans Zimmer!
Feb 01, 2025
How Saudi women's football defies gravity - and stereotypes about the Kingdom
Jan 28, 2025
Let's talk about the Riyadh Metro...
Jan 19, 2025
We're so back! Saudi Arabia's 'livestock city', a record-setting waterspout, and much more
Jan 15, 2025
Dina Amin, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Commission, talks art ecosystem development, trends, and more
Dec 24, 2024
Is Saudi Arabia an e-government leader? The U.N. says ‘yes’
Dec 12, 2024
What can we learn from the story and success of Jubail, Saudi Arabia’s original giga-project?
Dec 01, 2024
Rising prices and a Saudi real estate boom: Faisal Durrani on Saudi Arabia's soaring housing market
Nov 20, 2024
Faris Al-Sulayman, Co-Founder of leading Saudi Solar company Haala Energy, talks renewables and solar growth in KSA
Nov 09, 2024
The 8th FII in Riyadh, Sindalah Island, Herve Renard, and Chinese Tourism...
Oct 27, 2024
Lama Khaiyat and the evolving Saudi consultancy ecosystem
Oct 21, 2024
Saudi women in the Kingdom's workforce, green hydrogen, Will Smith, and Atlético Madrid
Oct 14, 2024
Iyad Aldalooj, CEO of Penny Software and Ex-Careem exec, talks entrepreneurship, tech, and more
Oct 09, 2024
The Luxury Market in Saudi Arabia
Sep 29, 2024
Saudi National Day 2024: Ghada Almuhanna joins to discuss the rich history and traditions
Sep 22, 2024
Hassan Albalawi, founder and CEO of Saudi startup success story WakeCap, talks construction, tech, and much more
Sep 17, 2024
Riyadh Season is so back
Sep 10, 2024
Generations of Saudis, defined
Sep 05, 2024
Saudi Minister: The Riyadh Metro will open this year
Aug 29, 2024
Ibrahim Almojel, former CEO of the SIDF and leading investor, shares insights on Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation, NIDLP, and investment opportunities
Aug 22, 2024
Saudi Arabia, the World Cup, and the development of homegrown talent
Aug 11, 2024
Princess Fahda Bandar Al-Saud talks tourism, transformation, and ‘The Traveling Panther’
Aug 05, 2024
The new development that will change Riyadh’s housing market
Aug 01, 2024
How many new football stadiums are coming to Saudi Arabia?
Jul 22, 2024
Trailblazer for Saudi women and fitness entrepreneur Fatima Batook on Saudi Arabia's sporting vision, female sports participation and more
Jul 15, 2024
A report card on Saudi Arabia's transformation
Jul 08, 2024
Abdulaziz Alnaim, Managing Director of Mayar Capital, talks value investing, reforms, and the rise of the Saudi market
Jul 02, 2024
Fossil fuel consumption reaches record levels. But has it peaked? + Worker safety in the heat in KSA and much more...
Jun 27, 2024
Salman Al-Sudairi, leading Saudi lawyer and markets advisor talks new Saudi IPO regulations, reforms
Jun 23, 2024
Discussing the powerful imagery and viral visuals of the Hajj pilgrimage with Ghada Almuhanna
Jun 15, 2024
Discussing Saudi film and cinema with leading Saudi documentary filmmaker Abdulrahman Sandokji and much more...
Jun 10, 2024
How can real estate drive Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to success?
Jun 06, 2024
Leading Saudi artist Manal Aldowayan discusses Venice Biennale, 'Shifting Sands', and art in Arabia
Jun 04, 2024
UBS Saudi Arabia Chairman Ramzi Abukhadra joins The TWENTY30 to discuss Saudi Arabia’s banking sector and real estate
May 28, 2024
Can Saudi Arabia be the world’s next great aviation hub?
May 24, 2024
Swimsuits on the runway in Saudi Arabia at Red Sea Fashion Week, fast food real talk and more...
May 18, 2024
Changes at key Saudi leadership positions, avoiding 'overheating' as Saudi grows fast, and much more...
May 16, 2024
The amazing journey of Saudi students at Regeneron in Los Angeles, plus Saudi embraces flying cars, a new visa, and more...
May 12, 2024
A milestone for Saudi exports, Neom’s Sindalah island resort, and MDLBeast's expansion
May 09, 2024
Paying tribute to legendary Saudi poet HRH Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen, Dubai's new airport plans, and much more
May 05, 2024
'LIVE' from London: Reacting to Vision 2030's recent report card, the WEF in Riyadh, camel racing and more...
May 01, 2024
Vision 2030's timetables, VAT and Tax in KSA, and a magic 8-ball prediction
Apr 28, 2024
Eid cash, Saudi.AI?, and guest contributor Ghada AlMuhanna talks Saudi storytelling and culture identity
Apr 23, 2024
Introducing The TWENTY30 Podcast
Apr 21, 2024