Podcasts about Riyadh

In this episode, we come to you live from the Next World Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where we discuss all the exciting panels and events that took place during the conference, with special guests Lucy Hedges (Technology Editor for Metro UK), Mark Cai (Enterprise Influencer Relations for NVIDIA), moderator Georgia Tolley (Journalist & Radio Presenter for Dubai Eye 103.8), and our very own Paul “The Profit” Dawalibi!

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 586, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Pop And Rock Music 1: This "Hotel California" band first came together to back Linda Ronstadt at a concert at Disneyland. the Eagles. 2: Hit song title shared by Kris Kross and Van Halen. "Jump". 3: Oddly, female rapper Megan Pete calls herself "Megan Thee" this word for a male horse. Stallion. 4: Smells like this Seattle group was Spin Magazine's Artist of the Year for 1992. Nirvana. 5: In 2019 Madonna performed at but did not compete in this international song competition. Eurovision. Round 2. Category: Calamity Jane 1: Jane had some "dark times" as a camp follower of an expedition to these South Dakota hills. Black Hills. 2: Jane's job title of bullwhacker indicates she drove cattle with one of these implements. whip. 3: General George, whose troops Jane rode with, had this last name that Nixon said didn't apply to him. Crook. 4: A woman surfaced in 1941 claiming to be the daughter of Jane and this man who played one poker hand too many. Wild Bill Hickok. 5: Jane's gig at the 1901 Pan-American Expo in this city was overshadowed by ths McKinley assassination there. Buffalo. Round 3. Category: We Love Broadway 1: (Before the clue is given, Kate Reinders from the Broadway play Wicked helps with the clue.)"Popular /You're gonna be pop-u-lar /I'll teach you the proper ploys /When you talk to boys /Little ways to flirt and flounce--woww! /I'll show you what shoes to wear /How to fix your hair /Everything that really counts to be /Popular /I'll help you be pop-u-lar /You'll hang with the right cohorts /You'll be good at sports /Know the slang you gotta know /So let's start /'Cause you've got an awfully long way to go""Wicked" is based on a modern novel inspired by this classic L. Frank Baum book that took us "over the rainbow". The Wizard of Oz. 2: Alfre Woodard winged onto B'way in "Drowning Crow", an African-American version of this Chekhov classic. The Seagull. 3: Well, chim chim cher-ee! This musical about a flying nanny is flying onto Broadway. Mary Poppins. 4: In 2003 he was "dirty dancing" in "Chicago" on Broadway before embarking on the show's national tour. Patrick Swayze. 5: Hey, hey! This member of The Monkees took over the role of Zoser in "Aida" in 2004. Micky Dolenz. Round 4. Category: World Capitals 1: Foreign embassies are located in Jiddah, some 500 miles from this country's capital, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia. 2: As its name implies, this Middle Eastern capital was once known for its damascened steel sword blades. Damascus. 3: Founded by famed conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada on Chibcha Indian site "Bacata". Bogota. 4: A revolving restaurant spins atop the hot water storage tanks on this northern capital's Oskjuhlid Hill. Reykjavik. 5: In this Arab capital Christians live mainly on the east side and Muslims mainly on the west side. Beirut. Round 5. Category: Classroom Films 1: 1989:Robin Williams inspires his prep school students to discover Whitman and Tennyson. Dead Poets Society. 2: 1955: Idealistic Glenn Ford tries to reach troubled students like Sidney Poitier. Blackboard Jungle. 3: 1967:Idealistic Sidney Poitier teaches rough East Enders, earns respect and a song from Lulu. To Sir, with Love. 4: 1987:Edward James Olmos' students from the East L.A. barrio pass the A.P. calcul

In this live event Chef Jacquy works in his temporary tiny kitchen and creates simple seasonal desserts with these products while using Rouxbe Pastry Courses recipes. Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer's exceptional career began with an apprenticeship in Alsace at the famous Jean Clauss Pâtisserie. Following his apprenticeship in Strasbourg, Pfeiffer went on to establish himself as a leading figure in the art of pastry working with some world-renowned families and establishments. Some of these include the Royal Family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the Sultan of Brunei; the Hyatt Regency, Hong Kong; a prestigious pastry shop in Palo Alto, California; and both the Fairmont and Sheraton hotels in Chicago, Illinois. These experiences led Chef Pfeiffer to teach and consult in numerous of the most prominent properties and companies worldwide, such as the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, and the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas. In 1995, Jacquy Pfeiffer along with Sébastien Canonne, founded The French Pastry School where their team is devoted to imparting excellence. Today, The French Pastry School is considered one of the leading pastry institutions in the world. Spanning nearly 30 years, Chef Scott Samuel's distinguished culinary career has included leadership roles in culinary innovation, instruction, operations and program development. Before joining Rouxbe as the Vice President of Culinary, Scott served as the Director of Culinary Innovation for Zipongo, a digital health company focused on making it easier to eat well. Prior to Zipongo Scott worked with The Culinary Institute of America as the Executive Chef of the college's Strategic Initiatives Group and as an instructor in the culinary arts degree program where he coordinated the food operations for the culinary college's industry leadership conferences, including Menus of Change, in partnership with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Scott earned a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from Washington State University and spent a summer studying at the Cesar Ritz Institute of Hotel Management in Switzerland. You can watch the original video version of this episode on Rouxbe.

In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Amir Lababedi, Managing Director Development MENA, Hilton talks to Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench about his role and responsibilities at Hilton and what the operations look like for the hotels in Riyadh at this time of the year. Amir discussed how customer demands are transforming with time and 'bleisure' and 'staycations' are becoming a major trend in hospitality. Amir and Ali also chat about what the future holds for the industry and where things are headed over the next couple of years.

In this episode, we come to you live from the Next World Forum conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where we discuss gaming and esports business model innovation, with special guests Abdulaziz Baeshen (Assistant Minister for Sport and Sport Affairs at the Ministry of Sports, Saudi Arabia), Grant Johnson (CEO of Esports Entertainment Group), Kishan Deepak Palija (CEO of Geekay Group), Yannick Theler (CEO of Savvy Games Studios), moderator Lucy Hedges (Technology Editor for Metro UK), and our very own Paul “The Profit” Dawalibi!

Self-care is almost intrinsic to Rita Garnto. After spending 20 years working in trauma centers around the world, Rita became a licensed massage therapist after moving to Charlotte in 2004. Now she's using her love of care and teaching to help people directly through her business, Simple Self-Care by Rita. Rita Garnto talks with Nesha Pai about her journey through medicine, including studying in her home country of Canada, through working trauma centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She also describes some of her missteps along the way that include battles with debt. Rita also discusses her own self-care routine, being a mom, and also gives listeners practical information about how they can manage stress and anxiety on a day-to-day basis. Connect with Rita online at simpleselfcare.net, on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Sign up for Rita's Self Care Weekly text message by texting "CHOCOLATES" to 71441.

29-year-old neuroscience researcher turned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Emon Shakoor, recently moved to Riyadh. She is the CEO and Founder of Blossom Accelerator, the country's first female-focused and tech-inclusive startup accelerator. She also works as a Venture Partner at Oryx Fund and hosts a podcast that highlights the inclusive stories of powerful female founders and leaders in partnership with Anghami. Throughout life, Emon has battled epilepsy and is passionate about equity, inclusivity, and diversity. Topics discussed include her experience researching cognitive neuroscience in California, viewing her disability as a superpower, speaking for TedX, working with Neom, and attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.

Is it true that the world's rapidly growing population is consuming the planet's natural resources at an alarming rate that would require two Earths to satisfy the demand for natural resources by 2030? Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley found that resources became more abundant as the population grew. They also found that resource abundance increased faster than the population. On average, every additional human being created more value than he or she consumed. Shermer, Tupy, and Pooley discuss: why we long for the “good ol' days” • Malthusian trap • Ehrlich's predictions on overpopulation • the birth dearth • the Simon Abundance Index • compound interest • What does it mean for the economy to grow 2–3% a year? • accumulating wealth • what poorer countries need to do to become richer countries • running out of fossil fuels • Obama's “you didn't build that” speech • inflation • electric vehicles • How many people can the Earth sustain? • post-scarcity trekonomics • the future of religion and other social institutions in a superabundant world. Marian Tupy is the editor of HumanProgress.org, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, and coauthor of the Simon Abundance Index. He specializes in globalization and global well-being and the politics and economics of Europe and Southern Africa. He is the coauthor of Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting (Cato Institute, 2020). His articles have been published in the Financial Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Newsweek, the UK Spectator, Foreign Policy, and various other outlets in the United States and overseas. He has appeared on BBC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, and other channels. Tupy received his BA in international relations and classics from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and his PhD in international relations from the University of St. Andrews in Great Britain. Gale Pooley is an associate professor of business management at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. He has taught economics and statistics at Alfaisal Univerity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Brigham Young University-Idaho; Boise State University; and the College of Idaho. Pooley has held professional designations from the Appraisal Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the CCIM Institute. He has published articles in National Review, HumanProgress.org, The American Spectator, the Foundation for Economic Education, the Utah Bar Journal, the Appraisal Journal, Quillette, Forbes, and RealClearMarkets. His major research activity has been the Simon Abundance Index, which he coauthored with Marian Tupy.

Six years ago, the UAE and Kuwait downgraded ties with their bigger neighbor Iran to support Saudi Arabia. With no ambassadors, and minimal contact, Iran's isolation and hostility towards its Gulf neighbors grew. Added to that was the US' maximum pressure campaign on Tehran and the war in Yemen. But now regional tensions are easing, as the UAE moves to restore full diplomatic ties with Iran. Relations took a hit back in 2016, after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions. The unrest was sparked by Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shia scholar. The Gulf states and Iran have been at odds for years. From supporting opposite sides in the war in Yemen, to suspicions over Tehran's nuclear program. But the reappointment of ambassadors from the UAE and Kuwait, together with talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, have lowered tensions. The diplomatic overtures also follow a wider regional realignment that has seen Türkiye improve its own ties with Israel and the Gulf states. Guests: Sara Bazoobandi Research Fellow at GIGA Ahmet Uysal Director at ORSAM

Zaporizhzhia န်ဴးကလီးယား ဓါတ္အားေပး စက္႐ုံ ကို စစ္ေဆးဖို႔ ႏိုင္ငံတကာ အႏုျမဴ ေအဂ်င္စီ IAEA ကြၽမ္းက်င္သူအဖြဲ႕ ထြက္ခြါသြားၿပီလို႔ IAEA အႀကီးအကဲေျပာ၊ ျမန္မာႏိုင္ငံမွာ ဗဟိုဘဏ္ သတ္မွတ္တဲ့ ေဒၚလာ ရည္ၫႊန္းေငြလဲလွယ္ႏႈန္းကို ထပ္ခ်ၿပီး ေျပာင္းလဲသတ္မွတ္ေတာ့မယ္ဆိုတဲ့ သတင္းေတြဟာ ေကာလဟလ သတင္းသာျဖစ္တယ္လို႔ စစ္ေကာင္စီ ဝန္ႀကီးတဦး ျငင္းဆို၊ ဒူဘိုင္းၿမိဳ႕မွာဒုကၡေရာက္ေနတဲ့ ျမန္မာအမ်ိဳးသမီး ၈ ဦးကို ျမန္မာႏိုင္ငံကိုျပန္လည္ပို႔ေဆာင္ဖို႔ လုပ္ေဆာင္ေနတဲ့အေၾကာင္း ေဆာ္ဒီ ႏိုင္ငံ Riyadh ၿမိဳ႕ ျမန္မာသံ႐ုံးက ေၾကညာခ်က္ ထုတ္

On COI #316, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the assassination of Darya Dugina, the latest JCPOA news, Tehran's improved diplomatic ties with Arab states, and the recent U.S. bombings in Syria. Connor discusses a car bombing outside Moscow that killed Russian journalist Darya Dugina, nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin's daughter. Dugina was driving her father's SUV when it was engulfed in flames, it is believed they both were targeted for assassination. The Russian FSB had identified a suspect, a Ukrainian woman who was allegedly working for Kiev's intelligence services and is said to be a member of the Azov Battalion, the infamous neo-Nazi national guard unit. Though Kiev denies these claims and Moscow has not presented sufficient evidence to support its accusations. In the corporate press, Dugin is often painted as Vladimir Putin's “brain.” Though this common claim is widely disputed. As a result of continued Iranian concessions, Washington appears closer to returning to the JCPOA. Iran even dropped its demands regarding closing the IAEA probe into the uranium particles at “undeclared sites.” The EU foreign policy chief described the Iranians' response to his proposal as “reasonable.” However, Republicans and Democrats in Congress are quickly ramping up their organized opposition to the deal, putting pressure on Joe Biden's administration. Tel Aviv is sending high officials to Washington in an attempt to stop the ongoing negotiations. Kyle covers how Iran is seeing tangible progress in its diplomacy with its neighbors, namely Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and now possibly even Saudi Arabia. Both Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi have returned their ambassadors to Tehran. The Iranians want to reengage in talks with Riyadh. They have said the regional climate is building optimism for normalization of ties with the Saudis. This week, the U.S. bombed Shi'ite groups in Syria, killing six to ten people. The Pentagon claimed the targets were connected to the IRGC and involved in a drone attack on a U.S. base earlier this month which killed nobody. Of course, the DOD presented no evidence to back up its claims. CENTCOM said Biden ordered the strike and did it in self-defense but the U.S. illegally occupies about a third of Syria where the troops' presence is strongly opposed. After the strike, a U.S. base in eastern Syria was hit with rockets and some troops were injured, the U.S. followed up with helicopter strikes. Iran has denied involvement with the group the U.S. targeted and condemned the strikes against Syria.

On COI #316, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the assassination of Darya Dugina, the latest JCPOA news, Tehran's improved diplomatic ties with Arab states, and the recent U.S. bombings in Syria. Connor discusses a car bombing outside Moscow that killed Russian journalist Darya Dugina, nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin's daughter. Dugina was driving her father's SUV when it was engulfed in flames, it is believed they both were targeted for assassination. The Russian FSB had identified a suspect, a Ukrainian woman who was allegedly working for Kiev's intelligence services and is said to be a member of the Azov Battalion, the infamous neo-Nazi national guard unit. Though Kiev denies these claims and Moscow has not presented sufficient evidence to support its accusations. In the corporate press, Dugin is often painted as Vladimir Putin's “brain.” Though this common claim is widely disputed. As a result of continued Iranian concessions, Washington appears closer to returning to the JCPOA. Iran even dropped its demands regarding closing the IAEA probe into the uranium particles at “undeclared sites.” The EU foreign policy chief described the Iranians' response to his proposal as “reasonable.” However, Republicans and Democrats in Congress are quickly ramping up their organized opposition to the deal, putting pressure on Joe Biden's administration. Tel Aviv is sending high officials to Washington in an attempt to stop the ongoing negotiations. Kyle covers how Iran is seeing tangible progress in its diplomacy with its neighbors, namely Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and now possibly even Saudi Arabia. Both Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi have returned their ambassadors to Tehran. The Iranians want to reengage in talks with Riyadh. They have said the regional climate is building optimism for normalization of ties with the Saudis. This week, the U.S. bombed Shi'ite groups in Syria, killing six to ten people. The Pentagon claimed the targets were connected to the IRGC and involved in a drone attack on a U.S. base earlier this month which killed nobody. Of course, the DOD presented no evidence to back up its claims. CENTCOM said Biden ordered the strike and did it in self-defense but the U.S. illegally occupies about a third of Syria where the troops' presence is strongly opposed. After the strike, a U.S. base in eastern Syria was hit with rockets and some troops were injured, the U.S. followed up with helicopter strikes. Iran has denied involvement with the group the U.S. targeted and condemned the strikes against Syria. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 20% off our CBD

Welcome to the sixtieth episode of #Expatchat where we discuss the latest tax and financial issues affecting an #Australianexpat. In today's Expat Chat we discuss what regions and countries are Australian expats moving to. With Australian borders now open we have seen a influx of people leaving but where are they moving to? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Population Clock one Australian resident is leaving to move overseas long term every 1 minute and 13 seconds. Not only are we seeing many people leave Australia but also a lot of existing Australian expats moving countries. The most notable inter-country moves we are seeing is from Asian countries like China, Hong Kong and Singapore to the Middle Eastern centres like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. In this episode we run through the following topics: • What are the most popular countries for Australian expats at the moment? • Why are these countries more appealing then others? • We answer a listener's question that was sent in? Links that we discussed in this episode include: • Ask Atlas - Have your questions answered on the podcast by clicking this link - https://atlaswealth.com/news-media/australian-expat-podcasts/questions-or-feedback-for-the-expat-podcast/ • Expat Mortgage Podcast - https://atlaswealth.com/news-media/australian-expat-podcasts/expat-mortgage-podcast/ If you like the content make sure you let us know by hitting the thumbs up and subscribing as well as providing some feedback in the comments below. Atlas Wealth Management is a specialist in providing tax financial planning advice to every Australian #expat. Whether you are based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe or the Americas, we have the experience in providing wealth management and planning services to the expatriate community. Atlas Wealth Management was born out of the demand from expats who wanted a financial adviser to help them navigate the tax and financial maze of living abroad as well as assisting them make the most out of their time overseas. To find out more about Atlas Wealth Management and how we can help Australian expats please go to https://www.atlaswealth.com. Make sure you connect with us on our respective social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/atlaswealthmgmt LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-wealth-management Twitter: www.twitter.com/atlaswealthmgmt Instagram: www.instagram.com/atlaswealthmgmt

In Aziz Muhammad's The Critical Case of a Man Named K, an unnamed narrator is diagnosed with leukemia. His 40-week journal, shaped by his readings of Kafka, Thomas Mann, Ernest Hemingway and Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, sarcastically and movingly documents his alienation from his body, his surroundings and even, eventually, from books. Show Notes:  An interview with translator Humphrey Davies. We also talked about a few other works where protagonists are diagnosed with cancer:Shahla Ujayli's A Sky So Close to Us, translated by Michelle Hartman (Interlink Books); Radwa Ashour's Heavier than Radwa (Dar Al Shorouk), although this is a memoir; Haifa al-Bitar's A Woman of This Modern Age (Dar Saqi); Hassan Daoud's No Road to Paradise, translated by Marilyn Booth (Hoopoe Fiction). We also mention some Saudi books that have won awards or attracted international attention, such as Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea and The Dove's Necklace by Raja Alem.

1:35 -- The IMF this week maintained its economic growth forecast for Saudi Arabia at 7.6% this year, likely placing it among the top growing economies in the world in 2022. Richard's one big thing this week is the release of the report, in which The IMF said it expected the kingdom's non-oil gross domestic product to grow by 4.2% this year. Also, Saudi Arabia's fiscal surplus is likely to be 5.5% of GDP.9:46 - Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) bought shares in Alphabet, Zoom Video, and Microsoft this week as part of a wider pick of U.S. stocks, bringing the market value of the sovereign wealth fund's investment portfolio to about $40.8 billion at the end of the second quarter. Lucien's one big thing this week is discussing the recent stock buy by the PIF. The PIF, with $620 billion in assets, also added to positions it held in Facebook Inc. owner Meta Platforms Inc., PayPal Holdings Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. in the second quarter, according to a SEC 13F filing by the PIF, a quarterly report that is required to be filed by all institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in assets under management.17:36 - The 966 interviews Dr. Saad Alshahrani, Deputy Minister for economic affairs and investment studies at Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment. Dr. Saad joins The 966 from Riyadh to talk about the Saudi economy, investment opportunities, and reforms in the Kingdom. The hosts also ask Dr. Saad about the red hot tourism sector in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities there. He also shares his story of studying in the U.S. and journey to becoming a deputy minister.1:03:10 - Yallah! 6 top storylines on Saudi Arabia this week to get you up to date headed into the weekend. High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first halfSaudi energy company Aramco reported that its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion. The increase is a boon for the kingdom and the crown prince's spending power as energy companies worldwide rake in big earnings, the AP reports. Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards shortlist 2022: nominees revealedFor more than 20 years, Time Out's reviewers have conducted anonymous, independent restaurant visits in the region, booking anonymously and paying for every meal in order to establish which restaurants are truly worth diners' time and money. The Time Out Restaurant Awards are the longest-running, most established dining awards in the Middle East. In 2022, the Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards will be held for the very first time. Following 12 months of anonymous restaurant reviews, taking in all corners of the city, and the full spectrum of price points and dining experiences, Time Out presents a shortlist of 150 of Riyadh's best restaurants across 17 categories. The winners will be revealed September 15th.  Digital payments exceed cash for first time in Saudi Arabia with 94% transaction value Electronic payments exceeded the use of cash for the first time in Saudi Arabia in 2021, with these transactions representing 94 percent of all payments when measured by value, a study conducted by the Saudi Central Bank revealed. In terms of volume, the use of electronic payments increased to 62 percent last year from 44 percent in 2019 across all areas of economic activities. The Saudi government sector has almost completely converted to electronic payment methods for all outward payments to individuals, business establishments or other government agencies, the report noted. As President Biden looks to close GITMO, Saudi Arabia emerges as an optionAccording to a report in the New York Times, Thirty-six prisoners remain at Guantánamo Bay today, and Saudi Arabia's reintegration center for recovering Islamic extremists may be an option for President Biden, who is looking to close the detention center in Cuba. Saudi Arabia's program, with its campus in Riyadh, and another in Jeddah, grew from a counterterrorism campaign that began in 2004 to re-educate citizens who had made their way home from jihadist training camps in Afghanistan and others influenced by them. Saudi Crown Prince leads washing ceremony of Holy Kaaba in MeccaSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday led the annual washing ceremony of the Holy Kaaba on behalf of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince was accompanied by a number of dignitaries and carried out the ceremony, which is part of the tradition set by Prophet Mohammed, after performing prayers.Photos show progress made on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project, guests expected in 2023Images shared by the CEO of the Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) John Pagano show significant progress made at the Ummahat Islands reserve site.Playing host to Nujama, part of the luxury hotel-chain Ritz Carlton's Reserve collection, the 82-key resort will welcome guests in 2023, according to Pagano.

2:36 - Saudi Ministry of Investment Releases Q2 Investment Highlights Report; 49 Deals Worth More Than $925m Inked. Richard's one big thing is the release 13th edition of ”Investment Highlights.” The report examines investment developments and focuses the tourism sector. MISA says it oversaw 49 major deals valued at $925 million, which are set to create around 2000 new jobs in the local economy. The report includes an opening by H.E. Ahmed AlKhateeb, Minister of Tourism, and includes a dedicated section on tourism in Saudi Arabia, looking at the latest developments and opportunities driving this dynamic sector forward.10:03 - Saudi Arabia's STV released an interesting, forward-looking report on the opportunities for investors in the MENA region, particularly in startups. Lucien's one big thing is the report from STV, which says the MENA region is set to witness the birth of more than 45 unicorns in the next eight years, with an estimated total equity value to reach more than $100 billion, according to a new Saudi Technology Ventures (STV) report.The report from STV Insights highlights the opportunities for investing in the MENA region and Saudi Arabia and particular.  Saudi Arabia was described as the “gravitational center” for scaling tech unicorns, based on the country's GDP and stock exchange size.21:48 - The 966 welcomes Ahmed Shawly and Mostafa Fahmy from the Jeddah-based Wall of Sound record label and recording studio to talk about the young and growing music industry in Saudi Arabia, their entrepreneurial journey building the business from the ground up in a new industry with a blend of established and new, indie sounds, and so much more.1:17:00 - Yallah! Six top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend.•Women to teach 4th grade elementary students in private and foreign schoolsThe ministry clarified in the circular that this decision vis-a-vis grade four comes in tandem with the success achieved after application of assigning the teaching of students from the first to third grades of elementary level of the private and foreign girls' schools to female teachers. “The ministry also desires to continue creating stimulating environments for teaching and learning as well as to support investment in the private general education sector,” it was stated in the circular…•Saudi Industry Minister: Percentage of National Products in Some Retail Stores Reaches 70%The largest local stores in the Kingdom began to allocate spaces within their distribution points and branches to highlight national products with the identity of the “Made in Saudi Arabia” Program to enhance the sale of local products and make them a preferred option for consumers, SPA said.•Aramco expands Namaat industrial investment programsThe Saudi Arabian Oil Company today announced a major expansion of its Namaat industrial investment programs, with 55 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across the sustainability, digital, industrial, manufacturing and social innovation sectors. Namaat, which has grown from 32 to 55 investments since last year, supports industrial investment partnerships, helping to create jobs for Saudis and contributing to national growth and capacity building. The program aims to enable opportunities for local and international companies and leverage various incentives offered through the government's Shareek program and other initiatives.•Saudi Arabia to host international falcons exhibitionMore than half a million people will descend on the 2022 International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the world's largest falconry event, taking place from August 25 to September 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 10-day extravaganza brings together enthusiasts from around the globe and celebrates the art of falconry and its rich heritage, spanning generations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Visitors will get to see first-hand the world's finest collection of falcons and hunting equipment along with having the opportunity to experience unforgettable desert safari trips.•Saudi Arabia among top 5 overseas markets as ‘Bullet Train' rakes in $62.5MThe stylized action romp “Bullet Train,” starring Brad Pitt, earned $62.5 million worldwide over its opening weekend, according to studio estimates this week, with Saudi Arabia earning a spot on the overseas play ranking. The film racked up $32.4 million at the international box office and $30.1 million on the domestic charts. Overseas play was led by the UK with a $3.5 million start, followed by France at $3.1 million, Mexico delivering $3 million, Australia rolling to $2.2 million and Saudi Arabia clocking $1.9 million.•Ahead of Qatar World Cup, expanded Salwa border crossing inauguratedCapacity at the Salwa border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Qatar has been quadrupled from 3,000 cars to 12,000 cars in each direction per day.  The Salwa border post reopened in January 2021 after the Al-Ula Summit ending a three and a half year closure. 

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Oil prices have slipped below 100 dollars a barrel in the past couple of days. Weighing on crude price is the US Energy Information Administration's weekly inventory report, which suggested an unexpected increase in US crude oil stocks and drop in gasoline demand, despite ongoing summer driving season in the US.  While global central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve, has hiked rates to tame inflation and kill demand, OPEC+ has decided to raise its oil output goal by 100,000 barrels per day starting September. The increase is equivalent to 0.1 per cent of global demand.  It follows weeks of speculation that Biden's trip to the Middle East and Washington's clearance of missile defence system sales to Riyadh and the United Arab Emirates will bring more oil to the world market. Notably, the increase of 100,000 bpd will be one of the smallest since OPEC quotas were introduced in 1982. Ravindra Rao of Kotak Securities, for instance, expects prices to slip further in the immediate short-term. “Crude has hit fresh lows which indicates weaker sentiment. However, supply concerns may keep a floor to price close to $90/bbl level,” says Ravindra Rao, VP & Head of Commodity Research, Kotak Securities Brent prices have been volatile thus far in 2022, as the oil market reacted to the geopolitical developments amid recession fears.  Paul Hickin, Director of S&P Global Commodity Insights expects the Brent oil to climb and remain in a range of 100 - 120 dollars a barrel in the medium-term. Speaking to Business Standard, Hickin said, OPEC+ decision is a symbolic nod to the US. Spare capacity is at historic lows. Weak demand amid recession fears in the US and Europe. Russian supply has not come off as expected. Oil likely to stay over $100/barrel.  On Friday, all eyes will be on the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India's meeting on interest rates. Analysts expect the Indian central bank to hike repo rate between 35 - 50 basis points. That apart, stock specific action will continue amid the ongoing result season.

3:31 - Richard's one big thing is a new agreement between IBM and Saudi Arabia's IT authority that will upskill 100,000 young Saudis in the digital sector. The MoU to implement eight initiatives seeks to “bolster the Kingdom's position as a hub of technology and innovation in the Middle East and North Africa region,” according to SPA.9:32 - Lucien's one big thing is a look at the latest data coming out on the Saudi economy in 2022, which is one of the fastest-growing globally. Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics (GAStat) said that Saudi Arabia's economy expanded 11.8% in the second quarter of this year, year-on-year, maintaining the fastest pace of growth since 2011. High oil prices and output have powered that growth. But beyond oil, Saudi Arabia is seeing positive signs in the non-oil economy as well, which is key for the Kingdom Vision 2030 economic and social reforms. Non-oil GDP gained 5.4% while the oil economy grew 23.1% compared to last year, according to preliminary estimates.Separately, Standard and Poors (S&P) released its headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the whole economy this week. Though the trend for July was down from June, falling to 56.3 in July from 57.0 in June, it remained well above the neutral 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction.17:31 - The 966 speaks with Faisal Durrani, Partner and Head of Middle East Research at Knight Frank, the London-based global real estate consultancy. Knight Frank just released two reports on Saudi Arabia's commercial and residential real estate sectors, providing unique insights into one of the world's fastest growing real estate markets. Faisal joins The 966 from Dubai to discuss the reports and much more. 1:04 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to date heading into the weekend. US to extend visa validity for Saudis to 10 years starting Aug. 1Last month, the US announced it would be extending visit visas for Saudi nationals from five to 10 years. The announcement came a day after US President Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia for a two-day official visit as part of his first Middle East tour as president, during which he met King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials. Saudis hail Vision 2030 women's workforce figuresSaudi women now comprise 33.6 percent of the Saudi workforce as of March 2022, according to the General Authority for Statistics. That figure is up from 17.4 percent just five years ago. The unemployment rate of women was the lowest in 20 years as of the first quarter of 2022, falling to 20.2 percent from 22.5 percent during the fourth quarter of 2021. Biden Approves Arms Sales to Saudi, UAEThe Biden administration on Tuesday approved and notified Congress of possible multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The notice of the approval comes just weeks after President Joe Biden met with the leaders of each nation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as he sought to improve relations between the US and the Saudis. Tiger Woods turns down as much as $800 million for LIV GolfTiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was "somewhere in that neighborhood" of $700 million to $800 million to take part in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.During an appearance on Fox News with Tucker Carlson that aired Monday night, Norman confirmed what he told the Washington Post in a story two months ago. Norman told the Post in June the offer was "mind-blowingly enormous; we're talking about high nine digits." Saudi Arabia Eyes Hosting of 2026 Women's Asian CupSaudi Arabia has joined Australia, Jordan and Uzbekistan as nations who have expressed interest in hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday as reported in Reuters.NEOM's Oxagon announces annual Kingdom-wide Hackathon NEOM's Oxagon, home to advanced and clean industries with industrial innovation at its core, today launched the first edition of its Hackathon, in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education, powered by Blossom Accelerator.The three-day sprint is set to take place from October 6 to 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is designed to foster a collaborative and inclusive innovation eco-system across the Kingdom's burgeoning startup community, a statement said.

This week we discuss Rich Girl with our local Rich GUY Douglas Russell! If you've ever wondered about the debutant scene in St. Louis and beyond, this episode is for you! Like a narrator in a Jane Austen novel, Doug Russell grew up the “poor cousin” in a family whose social influence and wealth have spanned three continents, 9 decades, three contested wills, and has affected the St. Louis debutante season, the development of Kodachrome color photography, the commercialization of Root Beer, Communism in Laos, the emergence of Vietnamese war babies, the making of Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon, the Home Shopping Network, and four closed sessions Congressional Hearings. The Prodigal Son of a Prodigal Son of a Prodigal Son, Doug's path has bounced him from the American Mississippi delta, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bangkok, Thailand, Los Angeles, and Austin, TX, but his heart was always in San Francisco, CA, where he now works as a Harm Reduction Peer Counselor for the Post Overdose Response Team with SFDPH, and promulgates joy as Sister Celine Dionysus in the San Francisco order of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. His special skills include writing the perfect thank you notes, knowing which fork to use, pouring the ideal Sazerac, the filmographies of Buster Keaton and Douglas Siri, and negotiating threesomes and cocaine. He thanks Agatha Christie novels, methamphetamines, disassociation, and Vipassana meditation for getting him to where he is today.

1:40 - Richard's one big thing is the Kingdom's newly announced national aspirations and priorities for the research, development and innovation sector to enhance the kingdom's competitiveness and add 60 billion riyals ($16bn) to its gross domestic product by 2040. Dr. Munir El Desouki, president of King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, sat down with The National to explain what these plans for the RDI sector entail. The hosts discuss the importance and impact of this new plan to consolidate the Kingdom's aspirations into one cohesive plan with big investment. 8:47 - Lucien's one big thing this week is THE LINE, a futuristic, almost unbelievable concept from Saudi Arabia. It's essentially a huge city, which is only one building, that is 109 miles long in the shape of a single mirrored line cutting through the Saudi desert in NEOM. THE LINE will ultimately house 9 million people, will be 200-meters wide (656 feet), and is designed to sit 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level. THE LINE in NEOM will span 34 square kilometers (13 square miles). The Line will run entirely on renewable energy, with no roads, cars or emissions. High-speed rail will connect sections of The Line. Lucien and Richard react to the announcement and the ambition of the concept.23:23 - The 966 talks with Eyad Albayouk from the VC firm Flat6Labs KSA. Eyad chats with us about Saudi Arabia's growing startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship in the Kingdom, and the state of Saudi VC in 2022 as the Kingdom ramps up Vision 2030 execution.1:15:00 - Yallah! 6 Top Storylines in Saudi Arabia this week to get you up to date ahead of the weekend.1) Will Lucid Motors' Saudi Arabian Connection Help Win Them A Big Aston Martin Partnership?According to a post on Medium: "Inside Evs Ben O'Hare reports that Aston Martin, a century-old British luxury car maker, may be looking to go electric to combat against flagging sales. The company is in somewhat dire straits, holding around $1 billion in debt and finishing off 2021 with a deficit of nearly $91 million for the year. Despite their recent struggles, Aston Martin revealed last year that they hope to have their first EV available sometime in 2025. To help facilitate this, they are said to be weighing other manufacturer platforms to help expedite their journey to a finished product. Lucid Motors, Mercedes Benz and Rimrac are believed to be favorites."2 Saudi Arabia Concludes its Participation at Farnborough International AirshowSaudi Arabia concluded its participation at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2022), according a report in Asharq Alawsat. The five-day show was held in the United Kingdom, and witnessed wide-scale participation from across the globe. Under the national “Invest Saudi”, the Saudi Pavilion was organized and led by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). It comprised GAMI, the Saudi Ministry of Investment, the World Defense Show (WDS), and the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI). Ahmad Al-Ohali, GAMI Governor, said the core message to global stakeholders was it has never been easier to localize business.  Also announced was that the Saudi defense sector localization rate grew from 2% in 2018 to 11.7% in 2021.3) Saudi Arabia Plans Air-Cargo Roadshows to Lure Amazon, DHLSaudi Arabia plans to stage a number of roadshows in the next 12 to 18 months as it seeks to persuade the likes of Amazon.com Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Deutsche Post AG's DHL to help scale up air-cargo and distribution operations, Bloomberg reports. The Mideast country will invite private companies to establish partnerships and set up freight-forwarding and warehousing activities, said Mohammed Fahad Alkhuraisi, vice president for strategy at the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation.4) YouTube removes offensive ads upon request by Saudi Arabia regulatorsYouTube removed certain offensive advertisements which were described as inconsistent with Islamic and Saudi societal standards upon the request of media regulators in Saudi Arabia, Arabic news media Bloomberg Asharq reported on Monday, citing a YouTube spokesperson. On Sunday, Saudi Arabia's General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) released a statement demanding the Google-owned video-sharing platform remove the offensive advertisements. A spokesperson from YouTube told the broadcaster that accounts of the advertisers who broadcasted the offensive content had been shut down.5) 40 Saudi colleges to convert into applied collegesThe Saudi Council of Universities Affairs has decided to convert 40 theoretical colleges, located in various governorates, into applied colleges specialized in health, technology and engineering, Zawya reports. By this, the number of applied colleges in the Kingdom would rise to 75. The council approved the classification of the model Saudi universities into five categories. These are comprehensive, pedagogical, research, specialized, and applied. These criteria aimed to enhance differentiation between universities, raise the level of specialization and focus, enhance the efficiency of their operation, raise the level of added value to society and the nation with a road map to focus strategies for these universities, and to improve the quality of education outputs in line with the requirements of the national, regional and global labor market.6) Saudi Arabia most positive on its country's economic outlook: SurveySaudi Arabia is the most positive on its country's economic outlook with 93 percent rating it as good, according to the Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence survey. The survey used a representative sample of 20,022 adults aged 16-74 in 27 participating countries. According to the survey, across 27 countries, 32 percent on average say that the current economic situation in their country is good, while a majority of 68 percent say that it is bad.

Featured speakers: Ambassador Patrick Theros, Ambassador Robert Gallucci, Dr. Kenneth Katzman, Anna Jacobs, and Professor David Des Roches. Synopsis: U.S.-GCC relations have become more complicated. U.S. signals of reduced interest in the Middle East and the increase in American oil and gas production to the highest record ever just as the Russian invasion of Ukraine exploded on the scene have strained the relationship more than ever before. In actions unprecedented in the U.S.-GCC relationship, both Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) snubbed President Joe Biden's request for a telephone call. As of this writing, the response of both the Kingdom and the Emirates to Biden's request to increase oil production in order to dampen oil price rises and allow Europe to reduce its dependence on Russian energy seems to have fallen on deaf ears. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi appear reluctant to end their commitment to the OPEC+ agreement with Russia to limit oil exports despite rapidly increasing oil prices worldwide, an increase with serious political and economic ramifications in the United States. To state that these developments have provoked great speculation about the future of U.S.-GCC relations would be an understatement. U.S.-GCC relations have had their frictions in the recent past. America has expressed concerns for more than a decade about growing economic and, in some cases, security and geopolitical, ties between all the GCC states and China. The decision of the Biden Administration to find a way to restore the JCPOA, Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran from which President Trump had withdrawn the U.S. in 2019, went down badly with those GCC states which had hoped for continued U.S. confrontation with Tehran. They saw the JCPOA as a signal that Washington sought to improve relations with Iran, reversing decades of unquestioned U.S. support for the Gulf Arab states and unbending hostility towards Tehran. Combined with Obama's announced “pivot to Asia” in 2009, U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, and American support for the “Arab Spring” anti-authoritarian uprising, one can understand the concerns of some Gulf monarchies that the U.S. no longer cared about their security. Also, long-term contradictions in GCC views of the U.S. have resurfaced. On one hand, Biden rewarded Qatar, naming it a Major Non-NATO Ally, for its long-time loyalty in supporting U.S. activities in the region –not least facilitating the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. On the other hand, the U.S. continues to publicly criticize the Saudi-led war in Yemen, although it continues to provide material support to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to defend against Yemen's Houthis attacks on both countries. What do the GCC states expect from Washington? Are they allies or partners or “is it complicated”? How do the different GCC countries see their bilateral relationships with the U.S.? Is there a collective GCC view? Most importantly, how does Washington view its interests in the region?

Episode 4 "Four da Homie" with Special Guest Sulaiman Jenkins. Mu & Q are back with the new and improved Season 2! This Season is going to be lit and filled with many special guests/appearances!... Stay tuned. We gonna tackle all the current drama, issues, and problems going on today in this world along with bringing a positive outlook in life and with whats going on.... *** "Streetwearplug Shoe giveaway coming soon*** Audio Podcast available on APPLE Podcast, GOOGLE Podcast, Spotify, etc. Follow us on IG: @pod.MU2Q TWITTER: @podcastMU2Q TIKTOK: @mu2q.show MUTAH “NAPOLEON” BEALE IG: @mutahbeale TWITTER: @mutahnapoleon TIKTOK: @mutahbeale SNAPCHAT: @mutahbeale Q AKA "The Korean MAMBA" IG: @icelosangeles TIKTOK: @ice.losangeles SNAPCHAT: @qoflaice SPECIAL GUEST Sulaiman Jenkins IG: @sulaimanjenkinsbk Podcast Exec. Producers IG: @micspod TIKTOK: @micspod MU2Q PRODUCER - TOO-BIG CHRIS IG : @BASSRVSTV SPONSORS: Streetwearplug (Hottest Footwear retailers; Jordans, AF1's, Yeezys and any rare sneakers Authentic) IG: @streetwearplug.me Don Rubens Mexican Restaurant (The closest you will get to Authentic Mexican Food you will find in Riyadh, KSA... VAMANOS) IG: @donrubens.sa MANSCAPED. IG: @manscaped (20% when using promo code "MU2Q) OBJECTS (Anything creative, instyle, concept store. The MU2Q bear is provided and custom designed by OBJECTS) IG: @objects.sa DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND GIVE

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Greece Tuesday to seal a number of agreements on energy, military cooperation, and in other fields. The visit comes as Greece has forged closer diplomatic and economic ties with Saudi Arabia in recent years as it seeks to build alliances and partnerships in the wider region. This was Mohammed bin Salman's first trip to an EU country since the killing in 2018 of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and follows President Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia earlier this month. Dr. John Sfakianakis joins me to discuss this visit to Greece by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and break down Greece's diplomatic pivot toward the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, over the last years.  John Sfakianakis is a senior scholar at Pembroke College at the University of Cambridge and an associate fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House. He is also the chief economist and head of research of the Gulf Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Saudi crown prince: First EU visit since Khashoggi killingPM, Saudi Crown Prince talk business, regional issuesGreece, Saudi Arabia sign raft of agreements during crown prince's visitNew barrage of Turkish accusationsCavusoglu: Talks over F-16 sale ‘going well'Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads

In this episode, Owen relays his bout with COVID-19. We also discuss Comms' tweet about teams not taking practice seriously, teams on the uptrend/downtrend heading into Worlds, as well as the amazing showing from FURIA at the Gamers8 Tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.-------------------------------------Word Championship Tickets Are Still Available!https://www.ticketmaster.com/rocket-league-championship-tickets/artist/2364585-------------------------------------Follow us here:Twitter: TP_Owen_Owen's Reddit: owen-michaelDrew's Reddit: TPDrew-------------------------------------

This piece originally appeared as a sound installation at the Dar A Ouvir festival in Coimbra, Portugal in July 2022. The voice of the world - as heard by Cities and Memory Whether we're protesting or worshipping, joyful or angry, sound is at the very core of human existence - we can hear before we're born, and sound is perhaps the closest and most evocative sense we have.  Field recording captures the voice of the world in all of its glorious forms, and in this collection we listen to a series of recordings captured by Cities and Memory founder Stuart Fowkes in various countries around the world, and placed in dialogue with one another. Recordings complement and oppose one another as we are transported from place to place. An anti-terrorism protest in Germany is transformed into a crowd celebrating wildly at a football match. A pagan ritual in a field in England bleeds into a Muslim call to prayer in Saudi Arabia. A pro-Ukraine, anti-war demonstration sits in opposition to a plaintive song by a Russian folk singer. We hear traditional music from performing street troupes, klezmer bands, flamenco dancers and beatboxers, expressing community, hope and sadness in unique and profound ways. This truly is the voice of the world. List of sounds: 1. Pagan ritual at the sacred Rollright Stones, England 2. Maghreb call to prayer in Deera Square, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3. Traditional performing street drum troupe, Santiago, Chile 4. Michael Jackson beatboxer, Piccadilly Circus, London, England 5. Festival show introduction, Oxfordshire, England 6. Anti-ISIS protest on the Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany 7. Amongst the ultras at a football match, Venezia vs. Cittadella, Italy 8. Pro-EU demonstration 2017, The Mall, London, England 9. Jewish band plays Shalom Aleijim in a metro station, Paris, France 10. Flamenco performance at La Carboneria, Seville, Spain 11. Hare Krishna procession, Cardiff, Wales 12. Ukraine anti-war protest 2022, Oxford, England 13. Traditional Russian folk singer in Red Square, Moscow, Russia 14. Evening vespers prayers sung by monks, Abbazia di Praglia, Italy 15. Mass bells on Christmas Eve, Venice, Italy

Joey's gym quest, Cap's reddit threads. Also, Moxxi's. A little bit of Riyadh major wrap too.

US President Joe Biden didn't get much out of his recent controversial trip to Saudi Arabia, says Princeton University Bernard Haykel, who frames it as a "big win" for the Saudis and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman himself. On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with Haykel, an expert on all things Saudi and an MBS confidante. He explains how MBS consolidated power over the kingdom and its strategic value to the US in the Middle East. They also discuss MBS's strategy to modernize his country, the prospects for future warmer ties with Israel, and why the crown prince will avoid situations like the Khashoggi murder in the future.   The Saudis "were able to show that they have tremendous convening power" by bringing in all the Gulf leaders, thus demonstrating that Riyadh is the most important player in the region, offering political stability. The Saudi crown prince now looks less like a pariah and more like a partner of the US.

On COI #305, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest news on Iran, the JCPOA, President Joe Biden's Middle East trip, and the economic crisis facing Europe. Connor discusses Biden's trip to Israel where he signed a joint declaration with the Israeli Prime Minister committing the U.S. to use all of its “national power” to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon. Biden also said he would use force against Iran as a “last resort” and promised to kill the nuclear deal if Tehran demanded he remove the IRGC from the State Department's Foreign Terrorist Organization blacklist. An adviser close to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also said Iran is not arming itself with a nuclear weapon, but made clear that his country has the technical means to build a bomb. Kyle talks about the dispute between the Saudis, the Israelis, and Biden over whether or not steps toward normalization between Tel Aviv and Riyadh have begun taking place. The Saudis say this is not the case. Kyle also covers the economic threat facing European states regarding the EU ban on Russian energy and the possibility that Moscow cuts off oil and gas supplies to the continent, the IMF is warning deep recessions are coming.

On COI #305, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest news on Iran, the JCPOA, President Joe Biden's Middle East trip, and the economic crisis facing Europe. Connor discusses Biden's trip to Israel where he signed a joint declaration with the Israeli Prime Minister committing the U.S. to use all of its “national power” to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon. Biden also said he would use force against Iran as a “last resort” and promised to kill the nuclear deal if Tehran demanded he remove the IRGC from the State Department's Foreign Terrorist Organization blacklist. An adviser close to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also said Iran is not arming itself with a nuclear weapon, but made clear that his country has the technical means to build a bomb. Kyle talks about the dispute between the Saudis, the Israelis, and Biden over whether or not steps toward normalization between Tel Aviv and Riyadh have begun taking place. The Saudis say this is not the case. Kyle also covers the economic threat facing European states regarding the EU ban on Russian energy and the possibility that Moscow cuts off oil and gas supplies to the continent, the IMF is warning deep recessions are coming. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 20% off our CBD

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Highlights:     “Biden's little bike incident has really become a metaphor for the entirety of his administration. And few examples of that can match the colossal failure that was his Saudi Arabia trip over the weekend.” “Rather than drill at home, rather than put Americans to work in energy production and independence, Biden is bending the knee to nations like Saudi Arabia in what turned out to be a futile effort in getting them to increase their per-day oil production.” “Biden claimed that the prince agreed to increase oil production, but Saudi officials very, very quickly smacked that down. They made it very clear that Saudi Arabia would in fact not be pumping more oil!” “The Dems are desperate! Things are so bad that even AOC, is in the top 10 list of their potential candidates. That's how desperate they've become!” Timestamps:      [02:22] On the #Biden-Bike-Challenge in social media [03:20] Biden's latest disaster in Riyadh [05:43] The growing calls for Biden to step down and the negative press for Kamala [09:17] Who is going to replace Biden in 2024  Resources:  Get your own MyPillow here. Enter my code TURLEY at checkout to get a DISCOUNT: https://www.mypillow.com/turley JULY 4th SPECIAL! Buy 2 T-Shirts and Get 1 FREE! https://store.turleytalks.com/ Learn how to protect your life savings from inflation and an irresponsible government, with Gold and Silver. Go to http://www.turleytalkslikesgold.com Become a Turley Talks Insiders Club Member and get your first week FREE!!: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/welcome 1049 Liz Cheney FALLS APART as PRIMARY DISASTER Looms!!! Register HERE for our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: https://conferences.turleytalks.com/ It's time to CHANGE AMERICA and Here's YOUR OPPORTUNITY To Do Just That! https://change.turleytalks.com/ Fight Back Against Big Tech Censorship! Sign-up here to discover Dr. Steve's different social media options …. but without censorship! https://www.turleytalks.com/en/alternative-media.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts.

Following President Biden's first Middle East trip and on the eve of President Putin's trip to Tehran, Fareed asks Vali Nasr, Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University if new cold war divisions are solidifying in the Middle East. Then, President of Iraq, Barham Salih, sits down with Fareed to discuss Washington's reset with Riyadh, Iraqi democracy, the Iran nuclear deal, and why Arab countries need to work together to create security and prosperity. Plus, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto on his country's bid to join NATO, and Russia's long war in Ukraine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

US President Joe Biden visited Saudi Arabia not only to discuss oil but also to pressure Riyadh to cut ties with China and Russia. This comes after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) killed key CIA ally Jamal Khashoggi and purged rivals in the royal family who were most loyal to Washington. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yf1raQ4FBt8 SOURCES: https://multipolarista.com/2022/07/17/biden-saudi-china-russia-cia-mbs

Republicans blame President Joe Biden ... the president blames Russia and greedy companies ... but we may now, finally have the right group to blame for stubbornly high inflation: MILLENNIALS! We'll explain and go in depth on why high prices are the fault of our younger colleagues. The U.S. Secret Service is denying it, but there are now several confirmed reports that agents deleted several text messages centered around the January 6th, even after they were ordered to preserve all communications about the insurrection. And it's going to hit 100-degrees, and then some, in several spots across Northern Europe over the next week ... and these are places that aren't supposed to get that hot, even in summertime. Is climate change to blame? Speaking of climate change, at the end of today's In Depth we'll look at how Senator Joe Manchin has once again stuck it to his fellow Democrats by refusing to support sweeping legislation meant to stem the effects of climate change. We'll look at some very interesting research that links violent crime rates and heart health in big cities. And the man described as a butcher and blamed by President Biden for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman got a widely noticed ... and widely criticized ... fist bump from the president in Riyadh today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia opened its airspace to Israeli aircraft early Friday, as the first signs of a nascent normalization process between Jerusalem and Riyadh appeared to take shape. With US President Joe Biden set to fly to Jeddah from Israel later in the day, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said in a tweeted statement that it was announcing “the decision to open the Kingdom's airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of the authority for overflying.” The statement did not mention Israel, but Biden is expected to announce from Jeddah the successful brokering of a complicated regional deal that will see Saudi Arabia take steps toward normalization with Israel while taking possession of two islands from Egypt. The normalization measures include Saudi Arabia opening its airspace to Israeli flights to the Far East in addition to rolling out direct flights between Israel and Saudi Arabia for Muslim pilgrims, a Middle East diplomat said late Thursday, confirming the deal has been clinched. Saudi Arabia only began allowing Israeli airlines to fly over its territory in a special air corridor for flights to and from the UAE and Bahrain after the Abraham Accords were signed. The change means flights to and from India, Thailand, China, and other locations in the east can cut over the Saudi peninsula, saving hours of flight time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saudi Arabia opened its airspace to Israeli aircraft early Friday, as the first signs of a nascent normalization process between Jerusalem and Riyadh appeared to take shape. With US President Joe Biden set to fly to Jeddah from Israel later in the day, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said in a tweeted statement that it was announcing “the decision to open the Kingdom's airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of the authority for overflying.” The statement did not mention Israel, but Biden is expected to announce from Jeddah the successful brokering of a complicated regional deal that will see Saudi Arabia take steps toward normalization with Israel while taking possession of two islands from Egypt. The normalization measures include Saudi Arabia opening its airspace to Israeli flights to the Far East in addition to rolling out direct flights between Israel and Saudi Arabia for Muslim pilgrims, a Middle East diplomat said late Thursday, confirming the deal has been clinched. Saudi Arabia only began allowing Israeli airlines to fly over its territory in a special air corridor for flights to and from the UAE and Bahrain after the Abraham Accords were signed. The change means flights to and from India, Thailand, China, and other locations in the east can cut over the Saudi peninsula, saving hours of flight time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.