Podcasts about diriyah

14 Nov 2025. Dubai Chambers is heading to the US, opening its first American office in New York, an announcement made at the Dubai Business Forum. Executive reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori about what this means for global trade ties. Plus, with the Dubai Airshow just days away, we check in with DXB Airport CEO Paul Griffiths on what to expect. And Parsons has secured a 56-million-dollar contract for Phase 2 of the Diriyah development, we hear what’s next for one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest giga-projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naif Awlia, tourism & engagement director for Diriyah Company, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this massive city within a city development within Riyadh which is adding new hotels, residences, shopping outlets and more in a global heritage site. For more information, visit www.dgda.gov.sa/en.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Saudi Arabia is building one of the most ambitious #hospitality and #tourism projects in the world—and Jerry Inzerillo is leading it. On No Vacancy Live, Anthony Melchiorri and I spoke with Jerry, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, about the $64B master plan to transform the birthplace of the Kingdom into a cultural destination with 42 new hotels, 1,000 shops, and a fully walkable heritage city. Here's what stood out:

We look at the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative teaching mayors how to tackle their cities' challenges, talk about UN-Habitat's global call to action on housing and report from Expo Real and Diriyah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiran is the Chief Marketing Officer at Diriyah Company who is leading the efforts to re-establish Diriyah's position as a globally recognized cultural and historical landmark. With a career spanning international marketing, communications, and brand transformation, he brings a wealth of expertise in crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences around the world. At Diriyah, he is driving initiatives that celebrate Saudi Arabia's rich heritage while positioning it as a world-class destination for culture, history, and tourism. On this episode, Kiran unpacks the immense scale of the extraordinary project that represents the birthplace of Al-Saud. With several assets already open and many more including hotels, housing, branded residences, and retail outlets set to come online soon, the nearing completion of DG1 and DG2 marks another major milestone in Diriyah's transformation. 0:00 Intro: City of Earth6:57 Responsibility, Expectations & Pressure9:05 Building a World-Class Saudi Marketing Team12:00 The Power of Authenticity17:30 The New Saudi Way of Living22:33 Coffee, Scent & Hospitality25:00 Blending Heritage with Modern Living28:01 Smart-City Vision31:00 Riyadh's Urban Renaissance37:24 Shifting Global Perception44:32 Hospitality Pipeline50:16 A Low-Rise, People-Focused City52:01 Life in Diriyah: Pedestrian Lifestyle1:00:52 Life in Saudi vs Expectations1:04:05 Positivity and Hunger of the Saudi Spirit1:08:25 Advice for the Next Generation1:11:30 Closing Remarks

HEADLINES:♦ OpenAI's Sam Altman Tours the Middle East to Raise Funds for AI Expansion♦ Saudis Join Elon Musk's Netflix Boycott Over Arabic-Dubbed Kids Show♦ Saudi Executives Detained in Diriyah Corruption Probe♦ SSC Channels Go Off Air After Losing Saudi Football Rights to Thmanyah  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY  

"The MICHELIN Guide is NOT about Luxury!" -Gwendal Poullennec 155, The International Director of The MICHELIN Guides Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, has long been driven by a passion for gastronomy, travel, and hospitality. Since joining the Michelin Group in 2003, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the Guide globally—launching its first Asian edition in Tokyo in 2007 and overseeing the creation of 12 more international Guides. His deep involvement with inspectors and unwavering commitment to the Guide's core values—expertise, integrity, and the celebration of culinary talent—have been central to its continued evolution, especially as he spearheaded its digital transformation. On this episode, Gwendal shares Michelin's vision and goals for Saudi Arabia: to help drive economic growth and raise culinary standards by recognizing excellence in the Kingdom's vibrant food scene. He discusses the Guide's commitment to showcasing local talent and authentic Saudi food culture, while upholding the same rigorous inspection methodology used worldwide. We also explore how Michelin is leveraging media and strategic partnerships to create long-term cultural and economic impact in the region—ensuring that this isn't just about stars on a plate, but a broader story of growth, recognition, and global connection. A big thanks to Bab Samhan hotel in Diriyah for allowing us to shoot this episode in their beautiful new property and another big thank you to Mayda Badr who leads the Culinary Arts Commission in Saudi Arabia for their trust in us to shoot with such a remarkable individual. 0:00 Intro1:30 First Impressions of Saudi Arabia3:48 Economic Impact of Michelin8:07 Working at Michelin8:59 Tokyo's Culinary Scene10:04 Origins of the Guide11:53 Inspector Criteria & Training15:21 Inspector Anonymity25:56 Supporting Local Restaurants31:01 Common Misconceptions and Myths36:06 Local Market Growth38:36 Impressions of Saudi Cuisine42:07 Advice for Saudi Chefs44:45 Closing

John Bin London, a British influencer and content creator with a deep passion for Saudi Arabia and its rich cultural heritage. Raised in the UAE, John's love for the Arab world shines through his viral TikTok videos where he immerses himself in Saudi traditions, from coffee rituals to exploring historic landmarks like Diriyah. Tune in The Mayman Show for more on this special season.

In this episode, Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai,  explores the rich history and vibrant culture of this fascinating kingdom.  Starting  with  the historic centre of Diriyah,  a UNESCO World Heritage site that's steeped in tradition and heritage he talks to Naif Awlia, Tourism & Engagement Director, DiriyahThen a preview of Bab Al Samahn,  first hotel to open within Diriyah where ancient charm meets modern luxury.  Phil taks to Fabrice Ducry, GM, of this Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott.From there we head south, so to speak,  to the stunning region of Aseer,  where natural beauty and warm hospitality await -  according to  Dr Amr Homoud Almari, CEO - Oerations, Aseer.You can watch the interviews in this podcast on You Tube, using the links below.Diriyah interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTrdEePg3GYBab Al Sanhan interview- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNEDvjQaYUYAseer interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Jt0AUC9cA

Viaggio fra sapori e antichi villaggi nelle isole africane ancora non toccate dal turismo di massa, e le location più spettacolari delle prossime sfilate in giro per l'Italia. Nella versione Weekend di Start parliamo anche del progetto di Diriyah, che in Arabia Saudita guarda al futuro di cultura, shopping e ospitalità di lusso. Con due appuntamenti da non perdere per i prossimi giorni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The afikra Podcast, host Mikey Muhanna talks to the director of Diriyah Art Futures, the MENA region's first hub dedicated to New Media Arts, established by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia. Haytham Nawar discusses DAF's focus on the intersection between art, science, and technology, aiming to create a hub for new media and digital art in Saudi Arabia and beyond. The conversation covers the hub's emerging artists program, which includes mentorship, workshops, and exhibitions, as well as the challenges of building and sustaining such an innovative institution. Nawar also delves into the history of New Media Arts in the Arab world and shares insights on the role of AI in contemporary art practices.00:00 Introduction01:04 Exploring Art Futures and New Media Arts02:57 The Importance of art education in the Arab region05:29 Inside the Diriyah Art Futures hub07:02 Emerging New Media Artists Programme and pedagogical approach16:21 Historical Context of New Media Arts21:55 Challenges and future of New Media Arts in the Arab World27:29 Inaugural Exhibition: Art Must Be Artificial33:24 The Role of AI in art and ethical considerations37:50 Future vision and sustainability of Diriyah Art Futures42:30 Final thoughtsHaytham Nawar is an Egyptian artist, designer, scholar, and educator. He is the director of Diriyah Art Futures, the MENA region's first hub dedicated to New Media Arts, established by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia. He is also the founder and director of Cairotronica, a festival of electronic and new media arts in Cairo.Connect with DAF

Happy Holidays to The TWENTY30's growing community of listeners and viewers! In Episode 39, co-hosts Dr. Hanaa Almoaibed and Lucien Zeigler are joined by Dina Amin, CEO of Saudi Arabia's Visual Arts Commission to talk about how Saudi Arabia is developing homegrown artistic talent and the work she's doing in building an art ecosystem from the ground-up. The Visual Arts Commission, as part of the Ministry of Culture, is tasked with ensuring Saudi Arabia develops into a vibrant creative community - and in appointing Dina in 2020 - are already full speed ahead. Dina spent over two decades in the space as part of Christie's and other art houses around the world, and brought her energy and deep experiences from New York, London and Dubai to the role. With year-round events and activities now happening in Saudi Arabia, and a concerted effort to develop and foster local artists, Saudi Arabia is now emerging as a force on the global arts scene. Before the conversation, Lucien and Hanaa catch up on the Holiday season, Lucien's forthcoming annual move to Riyadh, and an interesting find Dr. Hanaa made recently in her home town of Al-Khobar, where she is spending the holiday season. Hanaa also gives us her review of Riyadh's new metro, which she rode this week for the first time. After the conversation with Dina, Lucien and Hanaa catch up on the latest news, including a British broadcaster's planned walk across Saudi Arabia, a big dig project at Diriyah, Saudi Arabia's efforts to become a producer of batteries, and a discussion about the status of job creation in Saudi Arabia.

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Ute Meta Bauer ist Kuratorin, die, so könnte man sagen, durch die Welt zieht, von Stuttgart und Berlin nach Wien, London, Boston und Singapur. Dieses Jahr war sie Kuratorin der Biennale von Diriyah in Saudi-Arabien. In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Fantasiemuskel, dem Monopol-Podcast über Kunst, Wirtschaft und gesellschaftliche Transformation, erfahren Sie, welche Rolle Kunst in den verschiedenen gesellschaftspolitischen Kontexten zugeschrieben wird – und was sie dort tatsächlich bewirkt.

The biggest stages in the world are waiting to welcome you. Are you ready to take the stage? Let me teach you how…. Join The Elite Mastermind with me! There are only 20 seats available. Link here: https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/ In This Episode You Will Learn About:  How preserving the past builds you up for the future The tools you need to drive really ambitions projects How to harness optimism & pride to lead into innovation & prosperity     Why technology should be used to enrich our experience of history Resources: Website: https://diriyahcompany.sa/en  LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram: @jerryinzerillo Visit heathermonahan.com Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  Show Notes:  What does it mean to preserve the past while looking towards the future? Today let's jump into one of my favorite interviews from the Leap 2024 tech conference with the visionary leader in hospitality and tourism, Jerry Inzerillo! As the CEO of Diriyah, Jerry is the master of intertwining the preservation of rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology in Saudi Arabia. He'll reveal what it is like to work closely with Saudi's royal family, his optimistic outlook on the country, and what it really means to invest in progress. Are you ready to be inspired by a tale of tradition meeting modernity? Let's dive in! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: #386: The 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples DON'T Do with Amy Morin Psychotherapist & Best Selling Author #396: Why Wealth Is Within Your Grasp: Create A Million Dollar Weekend Business with Noah Kagan Chief Sumo & CEO at AppSumo.com, Entrepreneur, & Author #399: Find Your Supporters: Why It's Time to Prioritize Your People with Heather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry is the GCEO of Diriyah Company, a highly immersive, 63.2-billion-dollar Development, heritage, and tourism project. It will be home to 100,000 residents and aims to attract 50 million visits a year. Jerry is also Vice Chairman of Forbes Travel Guide who grew up in humble circumstances in Brooklyn and first visited Saudi Arabia in 1981. With over five decades in the hospitality and tourism industry, he has garnered global recognition as a visionary in the field, as well as a champion for Saudi Arabia and its people. In a conversation with Mo, they delve into the development and vision of Diriyah, emphasizing the significance of preserving Saudi Arabia's rich history with the support of UNESCO. Jerry reflects on his appointment by His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and shares his excitement for the future of Saudi Arabia. He highlights the ongoing enhancements to the quality of life in the country and the rapid evolution of tourism and prosperity.  0:00 Introductions 2:46 Giga-projects 4:57 60-Minutes Interview 8:26 Media coverage of Vision 2030 9:34 Ministry of Tourism 12:48 Decision to live in Saudi Arabia 15:44 HRH The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman 19:41 Growing up in Brooklyn 24:45 Civilization, humility, leadership 27:59 Is Saudi a “sleeping giant” 32:35 Childhood and college years 35:27 Hobbies 39:50 UNESCO and Diriyah50:00 Happiness, aging, finding peace 55:20 Rapid questions and future of Saudi 1:07:00 Worst and best advice 1:10:30 Ted Talk and closing words 

After an enforced and agonising seven-week gap in the 2024 calendar Formula E is back this weekend with the second Sao Paulo EPrix. Andrew van de Burgt is on feisty form as he questions some of the ‘noise' generated in the intervening period since the Diriyah races in January, while Sam Smith reports from a visit to NEOM McLaren where he chats to team principal Ian James. The recent episode of The Apprentice is mulled over by Van de Burgt who is unflinching in his assessment of what he believed was a major lost opportunity for Formula E. The pair also discuss if Sao Paulo will see the first true energy saving race of the season and how both Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix da Costa can properly kick-start their tough seasons so far. Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an enforced and agonising seven-week gap in the 2024 calendar Formula E is back this weekend with the second Sao Paulo EPrix.Andrew van de Burgt is on feisty form as he questions some of the ‘noise' generated in the intervening period since the Diriyah races in January, while Sam Smith reports from a visit to NEOM McLaren where he chats to team principal Ian James.The recent episode of The Apprentice is mulled over by Van de Burgt who is unflinching in his assessment of what he believed was a major lost opportunity for Formula E.The pair also discuss if Sao Paulo will see the first true energy saving race of the season and how both Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix da Costa can properly kick-start their tough seasons so far.Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two Diriyah EPrixs through up vastly different protagonists last week with only Nick Cassidy managing to achieve anything bordering on consistency.In this week's Formula E podcast Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt are joined by Envision Racing's Robin Frijns who put behind him a disappointing Friday race in Riyadh to lead but ultimately finish second to Cassidy in the second race.The trio discuss what made the event so difficult and what could be done in the future to make track conditions more conducive to racing.Topics such as Mitch Evans' eventful Friday race, Pascal Wehrlein's damage limitation exercises, surprises from Sergio Sette Camara and Jehan Daruvala, and the worrying form from Antonio Felix da Costa, are also covered off.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two Diriyah EPrixs through up vastly different protagonists last week with only Nick Cassidy managing to achieve anything bordering on consistency. In this week's Formula E podcast Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt are joined by Envision Racing's Robin Frijns who put behind him a disappointing Friday race in Riyadh to lead but ultimately finish second to Cassidy in the second race. The trio discuss what made the event so difficult and what could be done in the future to make track conditions more conducive to racing. Topics such as Mitch Evans' eventful Friday race, Pascal Wehrlein's damage limitation exercises, surprises from Sergio Sette Camara and Jehan Daruvala, and the worrying form from Antonio Felix da Costa, are also covered off. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new season of Formula E has started, and Sascha Garlick and ARS Technica's Jonathan M. Gitlin pick over the Mexico City E-Prix like vultures, looking for fun parts, while contemplating the return to Diriyah. Follow Motion RacingSong: Netrum & Halvorsen - Phoenix [NCS Release]. Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Phoenix Watch: http://youtu.be/yH88qRmgkGI

In the 99th edition of the FEZ show, Jack Giordmaina talks to Jack Pickering and Edward Hunter about the events of the season-opening Mexico City E-Prix won by Pascal Wehrlein for Porsche, and whether more could be done to spice up overtaking at what has become a somewhat processional first round of the championship, whilst also looking ahead to this weekend's doubleheader in Saudi Arabia. Also, Ed successfully avoids talking about the geopolitics of the Middle East. We also look ahead to the Diriyah E-Prix.

When Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab gained the patronage of Muhammad Ibn Saud, it was a fusing of ideology with power on the Arabian peninsula. This was the time when Wahhabism really took shape, and the militancy of Ibn Abdul Wahhab's mission became clear. As the Emirate of Diriyah expanded, war and conquest against the Ottomans came with it, as they sought to dominate Arabia with their new radical doctrine. Join us as we explore the second half of Ibn Abdul Wahhab's life, to discover how these thrilling events of the 18th century with secured the legacy of Ibn Abdul Wahhab as a militant mujaddid whose teachings would live on through the centuries, still held onto by salafi jihadists to this day. Join our FB Discussion group to get exclusive updates:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/450486135832418 Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teil II mit Mario Böhler, der als HEAD OF TRADE DACH für das Königreich Saudi-Arabien zuständig ist. Nachhaltiger und regenerativer Tourismus steht im Fokus. https://emag.fti.de/de/saudi-arabien/schatzkiste-des-orients Die Themen: Messi-Stand auf der ITB; Präsenz; Partner und Vereinbarungen; Große Ziele; Neues Projekt „The Red Sea“; Wüstenresort und Oversea-Villen; Sindalah Island als Teil des Neomprojekts; Diriyah, die Wiege der Nation; Beliebtheit der arabischen Halbinsel; Größtes Gebäude der Welt: VR Würfel „Mukaab“ in Riyadh Dir stehen folgende Informationsquellen und Kontaktmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung: https://www.fti.de/service/reisehinweise.html https://www.fti.de/blog/reiseberichte-und-tipps/expertentipps/urlaub-corona-einreisebestimmungen/ Schreib uns deine Fragen, Reiseerlebnisse und Reisetipps an heroproductions@wieheldenreisen.de

This week Melissa is joined by world-renowned tourism visionary and CEO of Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Gate ‍Development Authority, Jerry Inzerillo, about his work to transform Diriyah, which is considered the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, into one of the world's top international destinations by 2030. Previously the Vice Chairman of Forbes Travel Guide and awarded the prestigious “Tourism for Peace” award, Jerry is a travel industry veteran who launched Atlantis in the Bahamas and Dubai, as well as Sun City in South Africa. He is one of the principal leaders in Saudi shaping the seismic shift of the country as it moves away from its dependence on oil and expands into other industries, principally tourism.Diriyah is a massive multi-billion dollar project, considered to be one of the most ambitious projects of this century.  At Diriyah, Jerry and his team are literally building a city from scratch and transforming it into an urban oasis with sporting and wellness facilities, cultural and educational centers, and resorts.Melissa and Jerry discuss the rapid transformation of Saudi Arabia, the changes they've witnessed in only the last few years, and the drastic impact tourism is having on the country. Jerry gives an inside look at how history is being made in Saudi and his hopes and plans for the future of Diriyah. Plus, Melissa speaks with Indagare Productions Director, Kathryn Nathanson - who visited Saudi Arabia with her in the fall of 2022 - about the idea of traveling to the Kingdom today. They'll discuss their personal experiences in the country and provide important information to better help travelers understand Saudi Arabia.

Tommy Fury, who was brought up in a boxing family and is the younger half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, won an eight-round split decision over Paul, the actor, YouTube personality, and social media influencer turned boxer, on Sunday in a pay-per-view main event at the outdoor Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The win was a boon for boxing as Fury had the game on his shoulders. We talk about it. Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK This Episode Is Powered By Pace-O-Matic https://www.paceomatic.com/ ++++++++++++ SOCIAL MEDIA ++++++++++++ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/prittylefthook ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prittylefthook ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpOnGameNetwork ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upongamenetwork/?hl=en ►Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upongamenetwork?lang=enSupport the show: https://www.upongame.network/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Podcast of two halves on this one. In the first half of the show, we discuss a bit of F1 catchup, with Red Bull announcing a tie-up with Ford with their 2026 power-units as Red Bull Ford Powertrains was born. But also FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's pretty awful month. In 3 weeks the man was called out for sexist comments from 2001, alienated the current teams further with comments about protecting the sport itself if the Saudi's truly bid "$20bn" for it, and pushing for Andretti to get into F1 as early as 2025... and now he's stepping back from the day-to-day running of the sport. What does it mean, and where do we sit on it? In the second half, we get into the Double header of Formula E races in Diriyah as Porsche continued their run of dominance. Only this time it was Wehrlein at the front as he dominated both races to flip the script on Mexico City, with Jake Dennis following him home both times to make it three Wehrlein-Dennis 1-2's since the season began. We also discuss Sam Bird's up and down weekend by getting back on the podium and Rene Rast bringing McLaren's first podium of the season too. Mitch Evans had a wild weekend too! Oh and most importantly... What the hell is going on with the DS Powertrain teams?! All that and more on the next Motorsport101!

In the 87th edition of the FEZ Show, Jack Giordmaina, Jack Pickering and special guest Joshua Burch reflect on the double header in Saudi Arabia, in which Pascal Wehrlein beat Jake Dennis to victory two days in a row to snatch the championship lead, Sam Bird and Rene Rast were back on podium, and Sebastien Buemi took his first pole position in three seasons, before Jake Hughes took his first ever FE pole. Meanwhile DS Penske, Maserati and Mahindra struggled. The trio also previews what to expect from the inaugural Hyderabad E-Prix in India this Saturday.

In this episode of the Mayman Show emerging from Diriyah the City of Earth, for the Diriyah E-Prix, get to know team Avalanche Andretti's rising star Jake Dennis and his rise to the top of the race of the future.

Porsche's total dominance of the Diriyah EPrixs is analysed in the latest Formula E podcast from The Race with host Jack Nicholls, reporter Sam Smith and guest pundit Andrew van de Burgt.The secrets of Porsche's pace are revealed as the now clear title favourites flexed their collective muscles in a supreme display amid the sand dunes of Riyadh.NEOM McLaren's milestones of a first pole and podium are mulled over, as are the return to form of Formula E veteran's Sebastien Buemi and Sam Bird.Our host trio also discuss a tremendous cameo performance from Dan Ticktum, as well as the continuing disappointing of the DS Penske squad and an erratic showing from their Stellantis stablemates at Maserati MSG.Ticktum, Rene Rast and Sebastien Modlinger make talking head appearances to mull over their weekend's in Saudi Arabia.All this and a lively discussion on why it matters or not that the Gen3 car is proving to be slower than its predecessor the Gen2 machine.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor Formula E news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porsche's total dominance of the Diriyah EPrixs is analysed in the latest Formula E podcast from The Race with host Jack Nicholls, reporter Sam Smith and guest pundit Andrew van de Burgt. The secrets of Porsche's pace are revealed as the now clear title favourites flexed their collective muscles in a supreme display amid the sand dunes of Riyadh. NEOM McLaren's milestones of a first pole and podium are mulled over, as are the return to form of Formula E veteran's Sebastien Buemi and Sam Bird. Our host trio also discuss a tremendous cameo performance from Dan Ticktum, as well as the continuing disappointing of the DS Penske squad and an erratic showing from their Stellantis stablemates at Maserati MSG. Ticktum, Rene Rast and Sebastien Modlinger make talking head appearances to mull over their weekend's in Saudi Arabia. All this and a lively discussion on why it matters or not that the Gen3 car is proving to be slower than its predecessor the Gen2 machine. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android For Formula E news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyd, Lilly and Merisse digest the double header in Diriyah, they discuss the successes of McLaren and the consistency of Jake Dennis and Pascal Wehrlein! Thumbnail image credit: Mark Sutton via the FIA Formula E media centre Listen now on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube Information is accurate at the time of recording, all opinions are those held by the individual. We are Sector 1 Motorsport, the first stop you should make for your motorsport fix, a motorsport platform with big guests and even bigger conversations. Make sure to follow us so you never miss any of our content. Follow this link to find our social media: https://campsite.bio/sector1

Guest: Kelvin van der Linde joins John from Saudi Arabia where he will make history as the first African driver in Formula E when he steps in as a reserve driver at the Diriyah ePrix in Diriyah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team are back together and have some very special guests with them. Some of Philby's British family have travelled to Saudi Arabia for the start of the next leg of the expedition. This is the first time the two families have met. After a great send off, with eagles soaring above them,  Mark and Reem set out on foot from Old Diriyah UNESCO World Heritage site, a place Philby wrote about. They walk along the Wadi Hanifa and are quickly away from the hustle and bustle of modern Riyadh. Back with their walking poles, their thoughts and of course Philby's manuscript. Expedition website: The Heart of Arabia Expedition Follow the Expedition on social: Twitter Instagram Facebook The Heart of Arabia Expedition podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio

3:36 - Bloomberg columnist and senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington Hussein Ibish joins The 966 to talk about global diplomacy, U.S.-Saudi relations, energy markets, Saudi Arabia as an emerging power, and so much more. Ibish is a weekly columnist for Bloomberg and The National (UAE) and is also a regular contributor to many other U.S. and Middle Eastern publications. He has made thousands of radio and television appearances and was the Washington, DC correspondent for the Daily Star (Beirut). Many of Ibish's articles are archived on his Ibishblog website. Following the conversation, the hosts wrap up the show with a discussion of six topics in the program's Yallah segment, including more on Ronaldo (and now Messi?) to Riyadh, tourism earnings in Saudi Arabia, and more.1:03:23 - Yallah! Six top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend...•Messi and Ronaldo likely to meet in friendly in Saudi ArabiaFrench champions Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed plans for a mid-season trip to the Middle East. PSG will leave France on January 17 and visit Doha in Qatar and then Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, where they will play a friendly match at King Fahd Stadium on January 19. Recent Al Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play for the Saudi all-star XI, while Lionel Messi will likely line-up for PSG.•Saudi Arabia says this year's hajj pilgrimage will return to pre-COVID levelsIslam's annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus, authorities say. •Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden forms JV with the PIF to invest in mining assets abroadSaudi Arabian Mining Co, the Gulf's largest miner, said on Wednesday it agreed to form a joint venture with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund to invest in mining assets globally.Ma'aden will own 51% in the venture while the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will own 49%, the company said in a regulatory filing. •Saudi Arabia includes Diriyah tourism project in PIF's portfolioSaudi Arabia has included a Diriyah tourism project in the portfolio of its sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to improve investment efficiency and public-private cooperation, state news agency SPA reported on Monday.The development of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was previously under Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), which will continue its supervision, SPA said, citing an announcement by the Saudi crown prince.  •Visitors to Saudi Arabia spend $7bn in six monthsVisitors to Saudi Arabia spent 27 billion riyals ($7.19 billion) during the first six months of 2022, making tourism one of the kingdom's most promising sectors.The Ministry of Investment said 3.6 million foreign tourists visited the kingdom during the second quarter of the year, greatly contributing to a plan to diversify sources of income as part of Vision 2030.  •Saudi Arabia aims to create Formula 1 hub in KingdomSaudi Arabia signed a 10-year contract with Formula 1 that will see teams race in Jeddah for a few more years before a brand-new complex in Qiddiya becomes the country's permanent F1 venue.But Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, president of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, wants to take the Kingdom's involvement in motorsport to the next level by establishing in the future a veritable hub similar to the racing nerve center located in the UK."We want to create a hub," Prince Khalid told Motor Sport magazine. "We have big companies that can help the future of motorsport."

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. Lee Ryder gives his immediate reaction to Newcastle United's friendly against Al Hilal from the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Onze collega's op de redactie van Dag en Nacht hebben de laatste tijd aan een bijzonder nieuw project gewerkt dat we graag met jullie willen delen: Het mysterie van de Diriyah Star Night.Kunstenaar Jeroen van der Most leest in een Saudische krant dat zijn schilderij voor 3,2 miljoen dollar is verkocht. Alleen… het schilderij is niet van hem en het geld staat ook niet op zijn rekening. Hij schakelt de hulp in van journalist Lex Boon. Wat is hier gebeurd?Het mysterie van de Diriyah Star Night is een vijfdelige serie over een raadselachtig schilderij, een uitvinder en een Saudische prinses…De eerste twee afleveringen zullen overal te beluisteren zijn. De rest van de serie luister je via de Podimo app. Ga naar www.podimo.nl/mysterie en luister de eerste 3 maanden gratis. Tijd genoeg dus om de komende weken deze serie af te luisteren en een heleboel andere mooie verhalen te ontdekken.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Stumped, should cricket care where its funding comes from? The International Cricket Council have announced a partnership with a Saudi state-owned oil company, raising issues of both sustainability and an association with a country that has a poor human rights record. Alison Mitchell finds out more from the BBC's Sports Editor, Dan Roan. Elsewhere, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the stand-off between India and Pakistan, which could see the latter boycott next year's 50-over World Cup. Plus, we'll pick out our best moments from the group stage of the men's T20 World Cup, including shock wins for Namibia and Scotland, as well as a rare hat-trick. Image: The Saudi national flag flutters at the historical site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh, on November 20, 2020. - Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit on November 21 in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)

Tip van Lieke: Kunstenaar Jeroen van der Most leest op een dag in een Saudische krant dat één van zijn schilderijen voor 3,2 miljoen dollar is verkocht. Alleen… het schilderij is niet van hem en het geld staat ook niet op zijn rekening.Hij schakelt de hulp in van journalist Lex Boon. Wat is hier gebeurd? Waarom wordt de naam van een relatief onbekende kunstenaar onterecht in een Saudische krant genoemd?De zoektocht brengt ze naar Saudi-Arabië. Lange tijd één van de meest gesloten landen ter wereld, maar op dit moment maakt het razendsnelle ontwikkelingen door. Wel gelden er andere opvattingen over de journalistiek dan Lex gewend is.Luister nu naar Het Mysterie van de Diriyah Star Night.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Een podcasttip van Lieke: Kunstenaar Jeroen van der Most leest op een dag in een Saudische krant dat één van zijn schilderijen voor 3,2 miljoen dollar is verkocht. Alleen… het schilderij is niet van hem en het geld staat ook niet op zijn rekening.Hij schakelt de hulp in van journalist Lex Boon. Wat is hier gebeurd? Waarom wordt de naam van een relatief onbekende kunstenaar onterecht in een Saudische krant genoemd?De zoektocht brengt ze naar Saudi-Arabië. Lange tijd één van de meest gesloten landen ter wereld, maar op dit moment maakt het razendsnelle ontwikkelingen door. Wel gelden er andere opvattingen over de journalistiek dan Lex gewend is.Luister nu naar Het Mysterie van de Diriyah Star Night.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Mayman Show and as part of the Arab News coverage to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, we speak with Kiran Haslam, Chief Marketing Officer of DGDA, about the occasion, what to expect in terms of future plans, and his background in  the luxury and creative scenes.

Jason speaks with Jerry Inzerillo, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Diriyah Gate project, about an effort to transform a World Heritage Site into a mixed-use "lifestyle destination." More about Diriyah Gate and Vision 2030: https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/v2030-projects/diriyah-gate/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Saudi Arabia and Vice Chairman of The Forbes Travel Guide chats with Robin Trimingham, The Innovative Hotelier Podcast Host providing key insights into the various micro and macro lessons that have been learned during the past two years regarding sustainability and how interdependent we all are on each other. Focusing on the ways in which the attributes of a luxury traveler (and what they value) have changed, Jerry illustrates how this is transforming the manner in which The Forbes Travel Guide assess and rates properties. He also discusses how he is incorporating what has been learned into the development of Diriyah as UNESCO World Heritage site, and how this might serve as a template for creating a luxury travel experience in other destinations.

1:00 - Building a Hydrogen Sector: Can the US help Saudi Arabia?Saudi Arabia seeks to become a global supplier of hydrogen and create a home-grown industry. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia should (and already are) working together to help Saudi Arabia realize this goal and to help power the energy transition. 9:50 - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Scholarship Program has a new name and a new, refreshed mandate.The refreshed scholarship program will send 70,000 Saudi students abroad to top-ranked universities and training institutes by 2030.They'll go to not just any schools but to 200 approved foreign institutions….Eligible students will be streamed into one of four paths under the new strategy – the Pioneers Path, the Research & Development Path, the Providers Path, and the Promising Path.The hosts discuss these changes within the context of the decades-long history of the program, King Abdullah's legacy, and why the new program makes sense for a changing Saudi Arabia. 20:36 - The venerable Dr. Jon Alterman from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) thinktank in Washington joins The 966 to talk about a changing global order and the Middle East's role in it. The hosts ask Jon about his work to-date, including building the fascinating and informative podcast series for CSIS, Babel: Translating the Middle East, which is available anywhere you get your podcasts. They also discuss Yemen, U.S.-Saudi diplomacy and the relationship, China's role in the region, and so much more.Jon is an expert in the region. He holds the Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and is Director, Middle East Program at CSIS; received his PhD from Harvard University, and worked for the State Department. His very latest among many accomplishments is the recent Podcast mini-series, Babel: Translating the Middle East, which The 966 hosts enthusiastically recommend. For the concluding episode in that series, Jon interviews U.S. Envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking, about the status of the fragile peace in the country and whats at stake there. 1:23:24 - Yallah! Six top storylines in Saudi Arabia to get you up to date heading into the weekend. •Saudi Arabia launches the Tawakkalna Services app in a tech-forward leap for Saudi Arabia and its e-government focus...The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has launched a new app, Tawakkalna Services, to help improve the quality of life in the Kingdom, according to a report in Arab News. It provides 140 services that cover health, education, transport, Islamic and public services, and entertainment through 40 strategic partnerships. These include rendering a driving license, insurance documentation, passport inquiries and requests, a digital wallet approved by government agencies, charitable donations, data correction, and information verification.•US removes Saudi Arabia from intellectual property protection concern list, a big win for the Kingdom...According to a report in Arab News, The Office of the United States Trade Representative has taken the Kingdom off its Priority Watch List in its annual Special 301 Report, after Saudi Arabia tightened up its IP enforcement procedures.•Video asking Saudis not to offer census takers coffee sparks pride in hospitalityA public service advert from Saudi Arabian authorities asking residents not to invite census takers into their homes for coffee is proving a hit with the public, according to a report in The National. The video, released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics, has been viewed almost 800,000 times since its release earlier this week. The Saudi census starts on May 10, the first since 2010. Before that, the official census took place in 2004, 1992 and 1974. Authorities are expecting to record a big increase in the population. The 2010 census recorded a population of 27,136,977, while a preliminary estimate in mid-2020 was just over 35,000,000.•Number of Saudi universities rises to 22 in UK Times Higher Education's Impact RankingsThe number of the Saudi universities jumped to 22 universities in the UK Times Higher Education (THE)'s Impact Rankings in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the year 2022, Zawya reports. Three Saudi universities were included in 2019; increasing to 5 universities in 2020. In 2021, the number was increased to 12 universities, and it reached 22 universities this year.•Cash-strapped Pakistan gets $8 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia, a significant lifeline...According to the Economic Times, during the recent visit of Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Pakistan with a "sizeable package" of around USD 8 billion to help the cash-starved country bolster dwindling forex reserves and revive its ailing economy. It was also agreed that the existing deposits of USD 3 billion would be rolled over for an extended period of up to June 2023, according to an official.•Diriyah in Saudi Arabia will be home to Armani Hotels & Resorts' first Saudi Arabian outpost Giorgio Armani has decided to open a new hotel—the company's third in the world in the city of Diriyah, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and located near the Saudi capital of Riyadh. According to Architectural Digest, overlooking Diriyah's luxury shopping and hospitality district, the hotel will include approximately 70 luxuriously appointed suites plus two restaurants and a spa with a swimming pool, which offers a variety of wellness and relaxation experiences.

1:29 - Richard's one big thing this week in Saudi Arabia is an update to Saudi Arabia's founding story as the Kingdom celebrated its Founding Day on February 22. Earlier this year, the government announced the new holiday will be celebrated with a day off for both public and private sector workers, and released a vintage-looking logo used to mark the event.The Saudi English-daily Arab News features a fascinating report on how historians and experts in the Kingdom worked to reveal the actual founding day as 17 years off from previous recording, instead using the first date of Bin Saud's first day as ruler of Diryiah, in what is now modern-day Riyadh, instead of his alliance with Sheikh Mohammed ibn Abdulwahhab.“There is no doubt that the events of 1744, the year in which Imam Mohammed ibn Saud of Diriyah offered sanctuary to the religious reformer Sheikh Mohammed ibn Abdulwahhab, were hugely significant….But over time the importance of that admittedly historic moment of common cause between state and faith came to obscure the far more complex and deeper-rooted origins of the First Saudi State…“It is to correct this neglect of the Kingdom's crucial embryonic years that Founding Day has been created, to celebrate 1727 as the true moment of birth and to give Saudis a deeper appreciation of a past far richer than many realize.”“The theoretical effort of “laying the foundation” for Founding Day is crucial to building states, cementing identity, and enlightening society. The Saudi identity is coherent, modernist, and developed; and like identities throughout history and across the globe, it must be reimagined and reestablished constantly, especially during transitional, historic periods. Today in Saudi Arabia, this effort takes the form of Vision 2030.”11:43 - Lucien's one big thing in Saudi Arabia this week is a look at the oil market and Saudi oil exports as the Russian invasion in Ukraine rages. Where is Saudi Arabia's oil going now, and what's next for energy markets? With oil now headed over $100 a barrel on Brent and possibly even higher as the situation in Ukraine deteriorates, Washington is already in close coordination with Saudi Arabia on energy markets.Russia of course is a big player in the oil markets - making up the "plus" in the new market-setting cartel "OPEC+," which adds a layer of complexity to the crisis in Ukraine and as as sanctions against Russia start to ratchet up, although the West is not sanctioning the Russian oil sector yet. But much of Saudi Arabia's oil now heads to Asia - in fact in 2021, 80% of Saudi crude headed to Asia, with China as the leading consumer. The top four destinations for Saudi crude are China, Japan, South Korea and India. Recent data show that US was again the only non-Asian importer of Saudi oil to make the top five, but the amount the U.S. imported from Saudi Arabia decreased from 407,000 b/d in 2020 to 376,000 b/d in 2021.  This is the lowest in 36 years.Saudi exports to European markets also dropped in 2021. 39:58 - Yallah! Six storylines in Saudi Arabia from the week to get you updated heading into the weekend.•Expo 2020 in Dubai is not just jaw-dropping national pavilions and entertainment. Governments and global leaders convened this week at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020 for the Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods Business Forum. New Zealand, which is recognized globally as one of the most progressive agricultural and aqua-cultural nations – its food sector feeds around 40 million global consumers each year, eight times its population – is New Zealand is taking the lead on the forum that will address the urgent need to transform the world's food and agricultural systems to feed 10 billion people by 2050, within environmental limits. •It was a historic day for Saudi Arabia as the women's national football team played, and won, its first official international match on Sunday. The Saudi squad traveled to the Maldives to beat the Seychelles 2-0 in a friendly which comes just a month after the final team was named. It will now face the Maldives in its second match today. The team was congratulated by Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, who called it a "historic day."•Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that Lebanon must offer stronger signals that it is serious about reform to secure support from the international community as it struggles with a financial crisis. “Lebanon first needs to be actively saving itself… We need a stronger signal from the Lebanese body politic that they are going to step up.”  He said this included stabilizing the economy and addressing issues of corruption and mismanagement as well as “regional interference and loss of state sovereignty.”•To mark World Radio Day, the Saudi Broadcasting Authority recently launched Al-Ekhbariya Radio, the first news radio station in Saudi Arabia. The station will have a network of 85 correspondents and will focus 80% of its programming on local news with the remainder focused on Arab and international news. Station director Mubarak Al-Ati said, “Launching the station is in the interest of the Saudi media renaissance to keep pace with the developments the kingdom is undergoing at all levels. Saudi media will continue to advance in service of the kingdom's leadership and people.” •Arab News recently reported that the government has not yet decided to integrate it innovative Tawakkalna application with the Absher platform. The Absher app was introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Interior and is the leading e-services platform in Saudi Arabia. It served 23 million users who carried out more than 85 million operations in 2021.  Tawakkalna was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Health and is mandatory for all people in the country to enter worksites, shops, and malls. It also has more than 23 million users and last year was selected among the top applications in the e-health category by World Summit on the Information Society Prizes.•Leading Saudi soccer clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal have each signed long-term strategic partnerships with the investment vehicle of Qiddiya, the new entertainment district near Riyadh which plans to build a new 40,000-seat, cliff-top stadium for the two Riyadh-based clubs. Likewise, the PIF-owned Central Jeddah Development Company has also signed deals with two other top clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli for the same annual amount of $26.6 million and the same duration – until 2042.

Join Tiller, Cara and Callum as we discuss the end of last year with one of our regular guests Edd Straw. Its been a while since we spoke, so its good to hear his opinion on the last part of the year. Topics include thigs such as Abu Dhabi, Rule Precedents, MAX V LEWIS and loads more. Plus we have a quick 15 minute review of the Formula E race weekend in Diriyah with our very own Callum, who tries to help us understand the very 'different' race weekend. As always please remember to follow us on all or social networks, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on the handle @joinEF1 We have also updated our website, you can find that on https://www.everythingf1.com And don't forget to hit the subscribe button on the podcast to get all of our latest episodes as soon as they drop! EverythingF1: Driven by fans, for the fans

Mercedes dominated the first weekend of the 2022 Formula E season with its own team and customer Venturi. Our special guest Norman Nato has intimate knowledge of that Mercedes from winning in it at Venturi last year and now trying to beat it in his new role at Jaguar. He joins Sam Smith and Matt Beer to analyse all the Diriyah action and latest FE news

The hosts kick off each each with their “one big interesting thing this week in Saudi Arabia.” Richard highlights a forthcoming conversation The 966 has with energy expert Kate Dourian and discusses dwindling new oil supplies coming on-line in 2021. Lucien notes that, while not a done deal, a PIF takeover of Inter Milan would be a big deal for Saudi Arabia's global sports ambitions and would be a strong blue chip global football brand to add to the powerful investment fund's portfolio. Chris Johnson weighs in on both of these topics before the group discusses Nitaqat, a concerning letter from the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, and then discuss Chris's work in Riyadh with MECACC and as a lawyer navigating the Kingdom's changing legal landscape.2:00 – Oil and gas firms are having “their worst year for new fossil fuel discoveries in decades and reserves are dwindling. The oil and gas industry is on track to discover just 4.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) by the end of 2021, its worst performance in 75 years, according to the research firm Rystad Energy,” Quartz reports. Richard discusses the implications of this news and highlight a forthcoming interview the hosts have publishing on Monday with energy expert Kate Dourian.8:25 – Saudi Arabia's PIF is reportedly close to acquiring another major European soccer team. The PIF is reportedly looking to buy a controlling stake in Inter Milan for an estimated $1 billion, and of course if it goes through, would be the second major soccer club in the PIF portfolio, having recently closed its deal to buy Newcastle United. The club's got some money problems. An IBT report this week said it was losing $15 million bucks a month, and has had to sell off some of its star players recently. Currently owned by the Suning Holdings Group Co., Ltd, a private Chinese company, the club was founded in 1908 and since its debut in 1909, Inter is the only Italian team to have always competed in the top flight of Italian football.13:00 -Nitaqat, also known as Saudization, is a policy in Saudi Arabia aimed at increasing Saudi citizen participation in the workforce – especially the private sector workforce. The policy dates back to 2011 and over the last decade has grown into a series of policies aimed at reforming the country's labor market and lowering the Kingdom's chronically high unemployment rates and also increasing female employment.Nitaqat uses a rating system which classifies companies into four zones; platinum, green, yellow and red. Nitaqat requires employers in the private sector with over nine employees to hire a certain percentage of Saudi nationals, depending on the company's industry and the number of employees in the company. Companies with less than 10 employees are exempt from the zoning system, but are still required to hire at least one Saudi national.December 1st, the latest version of the Nitaqat program comes in effect and contains several new features, and has a goal of creating 340,000 jobs by 2024 as well as simplifying the compliance rules for businesses.The hosts discuss: how is Nitaqat going?25:52 – The environment for U.S. business in Saudi Arabia. Per a Bloomberg report in November, The U.S. embassy in Riyadh criticized Saudi Arabia's tax authorities and warned that disputes with foreign companies risk discouraging investment in the country. “Numerous multinational enterprises” operating in Saudi Arabia “have experienced tax issues exhibiting a lack of transparency, consistency and due process compared to what they have come to expect from other nations,” the U.S. embassy in Riyadh said in a letter to the Saudi Ministry of Investment.The hosts unpack this challenge to securing additional foreign investment and discuss the current business climate in Saudi Arabia.39:37 – The hosts ask Chris Johnson about his work in Riyadh as an attorney. Mr. Johnson also publishes the Saudi Business Continuity updates for Sharif Law, and discuss his work with the AmCham Saudi Arabia (once ABGR) as well as his efforts with the MECACC and the latest Door Knock.52:10 – ‘Yallah,' The 966 podcast's finish which includes a range of quick-hit topics to get you up to speed on more going on in Saudi Arabia before the weekend. The hosts and Chris Johnson react to, and discuss, each one. The topics this week:•Saudi Arabia has reintroduced mandatory wearing of face masks and maintaining social distancing indoors and outdoors effective from Thursday, in a new move to curb the rapid increase in cases of COVID-19 variants.•A new Law of Evidence was just approved by the Council of Ministers.  This is the first of the four key judicial reform legislations that includes a new Civil Status Law, Civil Transactions Law, and Penal Code for Discretionary Sentences.•The real estate sector provided 40,000 job opportunities in 2021, increasing the private sector's participation to more than $103 billion, said Majid Al-Hogail, minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.•Diriyah in Saudi Arabia has announced the first 14 of its 38 hotels which will be opened in coming years at the development north-west of Riyadh.•American cinema giant AMC which partners with Saudi Entertainment Ventures was an early mover after cinemas were re-opened in 2018.  AMC had hoped to open 20 cinemas by the end of 2020 but currently only runs 10 with 65 screens.•Saudi police have arrested three people who destroyed a traffic monitoring device at Umwah governorate in the southwestern region of Asir. Dozens of motorists had been criminally charged in the past for destroying Saher cameras when the monitoring scheme was first introduced in Saudi Arabia in the past few years.•Saudi Arabia has delayed the launch of a major development strategy for the city of Riyadh up to 2030 until next year due to some “incomplete elements”, the state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday.

1:00 - The Saudi Ministry of Culture hosted the Riyadh Philosophy Conference with a virtual talk from professor Michael Sandel. A major international conference on philosophy has been held in Saudi Arabia aimed at encouraging critical thinking, according to the BBC and other local sources. In a virtual appearance, Harvard professor Michael Sandel - who's been described as having the global profile of a rock star - "told the organizers that he didn't want to give a lecture, but instead sought to engage directly with young Saudis, including women," the BBC reports.The hosts discuss the importance of the rare event in Saudi Arabia. 6:14 - Expo 2030 in Saudi Arabia?Saudi Arabia has officially submitted a bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) CEO Fahd Al-Rasheed submitting the Kingdom's bid while addressing a virtual gathering of 170 member countries assembled to kickstart the five-stage bidding process that will conclude with voting in November 2023.According to the local english daily Saudi Gazette, the Kingdom's dossier submission came in its participation in the virtual meeting of the Bureau of International Exhibitions (BIE) General Assembly, which was held Tuesday in Paris.Saudi Arabia has four rivals to fend off in hopes of securing the bid: South Korea, Italy, the Ukraine, and Russia are in the running for the six-month long event organized by the BIE.“The 2030 World Expo in Riyadh will coincide with the culmination of Vision 2030, and it will be an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the achievements of the Vision and share valuable lessons from this unprecedented transformation,” Al-Rasheed said in announcing the plan.10:44 - Saudi Arabia's art and culture industry is blossoming. Saudi Arabia's inaugural Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, which is underway and runs until March, is getting praise from critics and visitors alike. The ongoing event overlapped briefly with another cultural milestone in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom's first ever major film festival in Jeddah. Writing in Artnet.com, Nadine Khalil called displays and performances in Riyadh as part of the Biennale "paradigm-shifting moments"On one performance, Khalil said, "People seemed compelled not just by the visceral choreography of women performing live, but by the act of witnessing this historic moment in the artistic life of a country."The Art Newspaper, another strong source in the industry, said the inaugural Diriyah Biennale and the opening of Hayy Jameel "are the latest in a series of initiatives helping the kingdom emerge from artistic isolation."The Art Newspaper goes on to say, "while the dusty Riyadh air was thick with pronouncements of “game-changing” and even “world-changing,” the hyperbole was not far off. For the relatively isolated Saudi art scene, 2021/22 will be a moment of decisive shift."29:23 - Saudi Arabia's 2022 budget - it's final. And the Saudi economy has a head of steam going into 2022. Saudi Arabia released its budget for the 2022 fiscal year following the endorsement by the Council of Ministers on December 12th, with a few changes from the preliminary budget released earlier in September this year.As expected, Saudi Arabia is expected to register its first fiscal surplus since 2013.Despite the Kingdom's strong position, the budget notes that it will not spend more. Total expenditure for 2022 is set to be $254.56 billion, that's 6 percent lower than actual expenditure this year in 2021.The budget announcement earlier this week comes on the back of mounting evidence of a Saudi economy that could have a big near next year.Saudi Arabia's economy expanded 7% in Q3, the highest rate since 2012.Riyadh said on Sunday it expected the economy to grow 2.9% this year and 7.4% next year.40:53 - 'Yallah: Saudi in a Minute' A new weekly segment for The 966 is launched. Yallah: Saudi in a Minute includes a quick rundown of other top storylines in Saudi Arabia to get you caught up before the weekend.