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Johanna Rose Cabildo is the founder and CEO of Data Guardians Network (D-GN), a decentralized platform making AI accessible through community-driven data training. Previously, she led enterprise AI projects at droppGroup for the Saudi Government, Saudi Aramco, and Cisco, delivering cutting-edge innovation. With a background in technology, design, and crypto trading, Johanna is a continuous self-taught builder focused on turning curiosity into impact. Her mission is to create real on-ramps into tech, so anyone, anywhere, can contribute and own a piece of the future.Link to D-GN website – https://dataguardians.xyz/Johanna's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-cabildo-1217b4113/

Johanna Rose Cabildo is the founder and CEO of Data Guardians Network (D-GN), a decentralized platform making AI accessible through community-driven data training. Previously, she led enterprise AI projects at droppGroup for the Saudi Government, Saudi Aramco, and Cisco, delivering cutting-edge innovation. With a background in technology, design, and crypto trading, Johanna is a continuous self-taught builder focused on turning curiosity into impact. Her mission is to create real on-ramps into tech, so anyone, anywhere, can contribute and own a piece of the future.Link to D-GN website – https://dataguardians.xyz/Johanna's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-cabildo-1217b4113/

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore, former co-host with Puck, discuss their confidence levels for the upcoming Apple Cup game between the Washington State Cougars and the Washington Huskies. They also touch on topics such as unemployment benefits, missed opportunities, and the performance of the Mariners. They also discuss the importance of leadership and intangibles in the game. Jim proposes a bet on Twitter for the game, offering to pay a dollar to anyone who bets on the Huskies and $5 to those who bet on the Cougars if they win by 10 or more points. The conversation covers various topics including the upcoming Washington State vs. Washington football game, the rivalry between the two teams, the Mariners' performance, and Dion Sanders' controversial actions as a coach. The hosts also discuss the PGA Tour's meeting with the Saudi government on September 11th, which is seen as tone-deaf and insensitive. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, joins the show and he and Puck talk about the Mariners trading players and the financial implications for the team. They mention the potential trade of Luis Castillo and the challenges of finding a team willing to take on his contract. They also discuss the future of Randy Arozarena and the likelihood of the Mariners tendering him a contract. They express uncertainty about the team's financial situation and the lack of transparency from ownership. In this conversation, Ryan Divish and Puck discuss various topics including the financial success of the Seattle Mariners, the contract of Dan Wilson. Danny Kelly, The Ringer, wraps up the show talking about the performance of rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, and the outlook for the Seattle Seahawks. They also touch on the history of their podcasting careers and reminisce about their time together on the Field Gulls podcast. Every week they'll chat about the NFL, Seahawks and fantasy football.  They discuss the performance of the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, the struggles of rookie quarterbacks, and potential waiver wire pickups in fantasy football. The show ends with, “Hey, what the Puck?!” Puck talks about the   PGA Tour's decision to meet with the Saudi government during the week of 9/11.Rundown00:00 Jim is fresh off a hike and fired up about the Apple Cup! 07:05 Jim slept through the end of the Mariners game and Puck told him he didn't miss anything. They reacted to the play of Cal Raleigh and their desire for him to come back. 10:08 Jim's Predictions for the Apple Cup11:28 Chad Davis, the worst QB we've ever had?15:14 Why is Jim so confident in the Apple Cup?19:02 Jim's Bet Proposal on Twitter27:19 The Apple Cup has taken on more hatred 35:41 Deion Sanders drama in Boulder 46:07 PGA Tour's Insensitive Meeting with the Saudi Government on September 11th57:21 Ryan Divish joins the show….Exploring Trades and Financial Challenges01:13:13 The Uncertain Future of Randy Arozarena01:15:08 Challenges of Trading Luis Castillo01:18:35 Lack of Transparency from Ownership01:19:04 The Financial Success of the Seattle Mariners01:23:55 Danny Kelly, weekly visit….Rookie Quarterbacks Struggle in the NFL01:25:30 The Dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers01:36:29 Potential Waiver Wire Pickups in Fantasy Football01:46:17  “Hey, what the Puck!?” The PGA Tour's Tone-Deaf Decision

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Saeed Al-Ansari, Founder and CEO of Tawaref, a Saudi Arabia-based tech investment community that also provides startup advisory, legal consultancy and due diligence support joins Richard Wilson on The 966 to discuss what is needed to establish a business in Saudi Arabia.  Saeed and Tawaref bring an extraordinary amount of experience to this challenge. In addition, Tawaref has published a series of invaluable articles in Wamda, a well-known platform, media site and venture capital firm, on how to establish a business in KSA. The series currently includes 8 articles that, “provide a one-stop resource to answer all the repetitive queries that we see throughout our work. Through insightful articles, Tawaref provides valuable insights and guidance on various topics, such as legal and regulatory requirements, key challenges, tips and tricks, how-to manuals, sector-specific information, and opportunities for growth. Showcasing the key hubs, dos and don'ts, common missteps, incorporation detail, facts that save money. “The articles include:  Tawaref Series: navigating Saudi expansion Tawaref Series: an entrepreneur's journey in Saudi Arabia, from bootstrapping to big bucks Tawaref Series: A blueprint for foreign investment success in Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: The truth behind Saudi landing hard costs Tawaref series: Categorising Saudi setup partners by soft costs  Tawaref Series: Saudi corporate annual operating costs explained Tawaref Series: Understanding annual operating cost in Saudi Arabia “The Saudi Arabian investment landscape has been thriving in recent years, attracting investors from around the globe. With the introduction of business-friendly reforms and attractive incentives by the Saudi Government, the country has become an increasingly potent and vibrant market for entrepreneurs and investors alike. However, navigating the market can be challenging without access to authentic and authoritative content that provides useful and concise information.”The Saudi-US Trade Group and The 966 strongly recommend the series for anyone looking to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia. 

From the Saudi Government that brought you murder of an American journalist we bring you the Line in the desert being downgraded to a dash or maybe a hyphen in the desert.News article being discussed: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/10/the-line-saudi-arabia-scaling-back-plans-105-mile-long-desert-megacity-crown-prince

AuKing Mining Ltd (ASX:AKN) CEO Paul Williams joins Proactive's Jonathan Jackson to elaborate on the company's recent MoU with Barg Alsaman Mining Company (BSMC) for mineral project exploration and development in Saudi Arabia. This partnership signifies AuKing Mining's strategic move to extend its portfolio, which is focused on uranium and copper. BSMC, a subsidiary of the Segia Gulf Group, plays a pivotal role in this collaboration, bringing substantial local expertise and resources to the table. During the initial phase, AuKing, alongside BSMC, will focus on tapping into the vast mineral potential within the Kingdom, leveraging BSMC's operational strengths and insights. The Saudi Government's push to revamp the mining sector and make it a cornerstone of the economy is a key driver behind this venture, signalling a conducive environment for mining activities and international collaborations. While expanding into Saudi Arabia, AuKing continues to prioritise its copper and uranium projects in Tanzania and Australia. The company is gearing up to secure funding to advance these primary projects, balancing its growth strategy between exploring new territories and nurturing its existing assets. #ProactiveInvestors #AuKingMining #ASX #SegiaGulfGroup #Uranium #Copper #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Surefire Resources NL (ASX:SRN) managing director Paul Burton joins Proactive's Jonathan Jackson to discuss the second MoU signed with a Saudi Arabian company for the Victory Bore Project in WA. The MoU could pave the way for Saudi company, RASI, to become a major stakeholder in the project. This agreement not only signifies a strong partnership but also opens up the possibility for future offtake agreements. Burton looks at how this collaboration aligns with the Saudi Government's Vision 2030 ambitions, an initiative that aims to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce its dependence on oil by developing other sectors, including mining and metals. The Victory Bore project, particularly with its focus on vanadium, fits well into this vision, offering potential for significant contributions to the country's strategic goals. Furthermore, Burton highlights the company's advancements in vanadium recovery, noting improvements in the second phase of laboratory test work. These enhancements are timely, considering the company's positive preliminary feasibility study, which Burton briefly revisited to underscore the project's strong fundamentals and promising outlook. #ProactiveInvestors #SurefireResources #ASX #Vanadium #BatteryMetals #VictoryBoreVanadiumProject #SaudiArabia #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In this episode Sallyann Della Casa, a multilingual tech founder from Trinidad and Tobago, shares her unique journey from corporate attorney to tech CEO. GLEAC, her company, uses advanced technology to connect users with experts across various domains. Sallyann discusses the importance of diversity, inclusion, and access to networks in business. She shares how GLEAC has significantly impacted clients, including Prada USA and a division of the Saudi government.   Sallyann is the CEO of Gleac. In 2016, she served as the only female at a C-suite level Chief Curator or People and Culture at Careem.She is one of the 4% of women globally who has a patent-pending method and algorithm to signal and preserve human identity and behaviors against elimination by agents including A.I. In July 2023, she is releasing MentorGPT.She is Canadian, holds 5 degrees including a Doctorate in Law from Harvard , University of Toronto and Franklin College. She published her first book in 2016 titled Who WIll I Become.GLEAC powers people development for profit the world's largest companies. It also is very impact driven and upskills African youth on the YOMA the Unicef Platform and also empowers learners on the JIO platform across India.Her Foundation Growing Leaders upskills over 25,000 youth annually in job readiness skills on the ground.   You can connect with Sallyann in the following ways: Website: www.gleac.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanndellacasa/   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The largely Saudi Government owned oil producer saw a 38% drop to $30 billion for the second quarter. That's compared to this time last year, when prices surged following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The company said it was because of lower crude oil prices and smaller margins in refining and chemicals.

Michael Popok of Legal AF explores the unholy alliance between the PGA Tour, the Saudi Government, and Donald Trump, that is being investigated both by the Senate and Jack Smith's Special Counsel Office. Head to https://REELPAPER.com/legalaf and sign up for a subscription using code LEGALAF at checkout, to automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 6, the PGA Tour agreed to merge with its rival LIV Golf, which is backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. The fund is controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, a controversial figure who rules over a kingdom accused by many of human rights abuses. Why did the two organizations merge? What does this mean for golf? And, more importantly, how will this affect professional sports moving forward? Andrew Brandt is the Executive Director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova Law School. He tells us about what this new golf entity might look like. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I dive into one of the craziest, most sensational sports stories in my lifetime– the PGA Tour, LIV Tour, DP Tour, Saudi Government saga. Joining me to help make sense of it all is one of the dominant voices in antitrust law- Matt Stoller, the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, the author of the book Goliath:  The Hundred Year War between Monopoly Power and Democracy, and the creator of the monopoly-focused newsletter Big.

John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the mess and disgrace of the PGA going into partnership with Saudi government

(0:00) The PGA, LIV and DP World Tour merge together to create one golf league  (12:14) The guys talk about if they will be watching golf now that the Saudi Government being part of the PGA now  (22:28) Quick Red Sox minute  (32:19) Callers weigh in on more LIV/PGA tour news 

Steve Schmidt reacts to Ron DeSantis's comments that he will "eliminate the woke virus." With it being the anniversary of D-Day and Robert Kennedy Jr's assassination, Steve explains how Ron's small vision for the country fails to measure up to great leaders of the past. Later, Steve reacts to the news that the PGA Tour has merged with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour. Steve condemns the move as shameful, given the Saudi's government ties to both the 9/11 attacks and shady business dealings with Donald Trump.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/

US-based PGA Tour will be partnering with the Saudi Government-back LIV Golf. The PGA Tour made the shocking announcement earlier today. Craig welcomed on Alex Ward of Politico to discuss why the Sauids are buying into sports and the importance behind this move. 

Meg Smaker's 2022 documentary film about a de-radicalisation centre triggered such a backlash around the time of its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival that it was effectively blacklisted. But Jihad Rehab, later renamed The UnRedacted, has gone on to sell out screenings in America, receive support from presenters, audiences and prominent American Muslims. It played in New Zealand at the Doc Edge Film Festival last year and Smaker will attend a special one-off screening in Auckland in late April to launch this year's festival. The film follows four former Guantánamo Bay detainees who had been transferred and now detained by the Saudi Government in a 'rehab center,' to 'de-radicalize' them. Smaker says the participants gave consent to be filmed and were able to speak freely. But other film-makers, led mostly by Muslim women, argue it is an unethical project that does a disservice to its main characters.

The WWE set the internet on fire with potential rumors of a sale on Tuesday with news circulating that the company sold to the Saudi Government. Then on Wednesday, those rumors were debunked, and the company came out and said it was all false but is there "smoke to the fire" because of Stephanie McMahon quitting WWE. Why did Stephanie McMahon step away again, and what happens with Vince McMahon taking back control of WWE as Executive Head Of The WWE Board Of Directors?

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings & Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:WWE praising Saudi government at Crown JewelJeff Jarrett joins AEW as office and talentTony Khan on live events business, no comment on Punk, Elite storiesWhat AEW Rampage and WWE NXT TV ratings trends actually areSmackdown on Amazon Prime Video speculationOur updated WWE financial estimatesSuper chats questions and commentsElo ratingsVideo version: https://youtu.be/VKjC8GLJreITune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings & Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:WWE praising Saudi government at Crown JewelJeff Jarrett joins AEW as office and talentTony Khan on live events business, no comment on Punk, Elite storiesWhat AEW Rampage and WWE NXT TV ratings trends actually areSmackdown on Amazon Prime Video speculationOur updated WWE financial estimatesSuper chats questions and commentsElo ratingsVideo version: https://youtu.be/VKjC8GLJreITune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nahdlatul Ulama, arguably the world's only Muslim mass movement propagating a genuinely moderate and pluralistic form of Islam, has forged an unlikely, albeit temporary, alliance with the Saudi-controlled Muslim World League.

Hello Everyone,In this episode I have talked about :Hajj 2022 news update today english -June 30 2022.The Hajj (/hɑːdʒ/;[1] Arabic: حَجّ Ḥajj; sometimes also spelled Hadj, Hadji or Haj in English) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia,[2] the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home.[3][4][5]In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of God", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah (oath to God), Salat (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving) and Sawm (fasting of Ramadan). The Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to God (Allah).[6][7] The word Hajj means "to attend a journey", which connotes both the outward act of a journey and the inward act of intentions.[8]The rites of pilgrimage are performed over five to six days, extending from the 8th to the 12th or 13th[9] of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar.[10] Because the Islamic calendar is lunar and the Islamic year is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, the Gregorian date of Hajj changes from year to year. In 2022 AD (1443 AH), Dhu al-Hijjah extends from 30 June to 29 July.The Hajj is associated with the life of Islamic prophet Muhammad from the 7th century AD, but the ritual of pilgrimage to Mecca is considered by Muslims to stretch back thousands of years to the time of Abraham. During Hajj, pilgrims join processions of millions of people, who simultaneously converge on Mecca for the week of the Hajj, and perform a series of rituals: each person walks counter-clockwise seven times around the Kaaba (a cube-shaped building and the direction of prayer for Muslims), walks briskly back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times, then drinks from the Zamzam Well, goes to the plains of Mount Arafat to stand in vigil, spends a night in the plain of Muzdalifa, and performs symbolic Stoning of the Devil by throwing stones at three pillars. After the sacrifice of an animal (which can be accomplished by using a voucher), the Pilgrims then are required to either shave or trim their heads (if male) or trim the ends of their hair (if female). A celebration of the four-day global festival of Eid al-Adha proceeds afterwards.[11][12][13]Muslims may also undertake an Umrah (Arabic: عُمرَة), or "lesser pilgrimage" to Mecca at other times of the year. However, the Umrah is not a substitute for the Hajj and Muslims are still obligated to perform the Hajj at some other point in their lifetime if they have the means to do so.[14]According to the official published statistics between 2000 and 2019,[15][16][17] the average number of attendees is 2,269,145 per year, of which 1,564,710 come from outside Saudi Arabia and 671,983 are local. The year 2012 marks the highest number of participants with 3,161,573.[18]In June 2020, while not cancelling the Hajj outright, the Saudi Government announced that they would only welcome "very limited numbers" of pilgrims who are residents of Saudi Arabia due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.[19] Similar restrictions applied in 2021, but women were permitted to attend without a male guardian (mehrem) provided they went in a trustworthy group.Dr. Afshan Hashmi's Radio & TV Show is broadcast live Wednesdays at 7PM ET.Dr. Afshan Hashmi's TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Dr. Afshan Hashmi's Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Dr. Afshan Hashmi's Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

There's a split in professional golf with a small number of the top players having been lured into the new Saudi-backed LIV tour. Are the golfers taking blood money and what do the Saudi's hope to achieve? Host Ciarán Dunbar. Guests: Belfast Telegraph journalists Gareth Hanna and Andrew Madden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Golf, but louder.” That is the slogan for the latest big money tournament in professional sport - LIV Golf. Run by Greg Norman, backed by the Saudi Government, this tournament is throwing humongous money - aiming to attract top golfers to join this new competition.The new tournament is proving to be divisive. The Saudi government - who're internationally criticised for their atrocious record of human rights, are investing a rumoured $2 billion dollars in the new venture. One of the world's best golfers - Phil Mickelson - first called the Saudis “scary motherfuckers”, only to then later agree to join the LIV Golf tour for a reported $200 million contract. In this episode, Bryce and Sascha talk about the business case behind this. With LIV Golf now going head to head with the PGA tour, do they expect to make money from it? What's the return on investment here? ****Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market's closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia's biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it's an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. *****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast or video. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Golf, but louder.” That is the slogan for the latest big money tournament in professional sport - LIV Golf. Run by Greg Norman, backed by the Saudi Government, this tournament is throwing humongous money - aiming to attract top golfers to join this new competition. The new tournament is proving to be divisive. The Saudi government - who're internationally criticised for their atrocious record of human rights, are investing a rumoured $2 billion dollars in the new venture. One of the world's best golfers - Phil Mickelson - first called the Saudis “scary motherfuckers”, only to then later agree to join the LIV Golf tour for a reported $200 million contract. In this episode, Bryce and Sascha talk about the business case behind this. With LIV Golf now going head to head with the PGA tour, do they expect to make money from it? What's the return on investment here? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.comIn the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bobby and Jared cover the Bruins-Hurricanes series, the controversial news surrounding Roe v. Wade, abortion in general, Biden's ability to actually forgive $10k in student loan debt, the LIV golf Tour and the backlash from the PGA, what the Saudi Government is actually involved in, and Tom Brady's new massive contract with Fox.   Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the show to stay up to date on the latest releases! You can also find the video show on YouTube by clicking here.   Thank you to our sponsor Grill Your Ass Off! Go to www.grillyourassoff.com and use our promo code: SARCASMPOD for 15% of your entire order!   Make sure you sign up with MyBookie.com to get all of your bets in. Use our promo code: SARCASMPOD to double your first deposit up to $1000!

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz Basketball! Will The Utah Jazz totally rebuild their roster, or will they swap players and add depth? What is the difference? Who is on the chopping block in both scenarios? Will the Utah Jazz trade Donovan Mitchell? Rudy Gobert? Bojan Bogdanovic? Is Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith fixated on having multiple Utah Jazz players in the 2023 NBA All Star Game in Slat Lake City? What does that mean for the plans the Utah Jazz have this offseason? Does that goal impact who stays and who goes? The Memphis Grizzlies blasted the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference Semifinal series. Can the Memphis Grizzlies win the series without Ja Morant? Can the Golden State Warriors go home and close out the Memphis Grizzlies in 6 games? Is Kyrie Irving available from the Brooklyn Nets? Nets GM Sean Marks had some pointed comments for Kyrie Irving and the guys wonder if that means Kyrie Irving will be traded? The Saudi Golf League had yet another bad day as Golf Legend Greg Norman described the killing of a journalist by the Saudi Government "a mistake". That is the final straw for Monty and he says it's high time to start calling the Saudi Golf Tour what it is, a cash grab. Single Women have named their top five instant turn offs, and the guys have a field day talking about it! Plus the guys talk about their turn offs in women, and the unfair balance when it comes to what guys have to do to date vs what women have to do. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok: TheMontyShow & SLCSupercars Our Amazon Essentials List: A $10 Must Have For The Back Yard! https://amzn.to/3w7e6ox Yes, You Should Wear A Mask: https://amzn.to/3kbTKor Your Car Is A Mess! https://amzn.to/3LfsvoY AirPod Pro's Are On Sale!! https://t.co/ooLOAN7Qr5 Dots Pretzels Are Amazing! https://amzn.to/3r3mxiV The Best Protein Bars EVER!: https://amzn.to/3D9wQGv 10 Calorie 1G Sugar ...Rockstar Recovery: https://amzn.to/2WgUQa4 Core Water: https://amzn.to/3rVDMUc Cholestoff Heart Supplement: https://amzn.to/3uQFOXw CoQ10 Vitamin Supplement: https://amzn.to/3HZ4ErJ Ashwagandha! https://amzn.to/3u3rCdf

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1:31 - A significant number of entertainment and other events in Riyadh this winter has transformed the Saudi capital. The hosts discuss the significant changes ongoing in Riyadh as the city hosts "Riyadh Season." The grouping of events as part of a massive season-long entertainment push has Saudis traveling from all over the country to visit the capital, as guest co-host Fahad Almaliki attested. Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season has welcomed more than 4.5 million visits in a month, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The season also generated more than 122,000 jobs.7:50 - A rundown of all the Saudi-related golf news this week. Saudi Arabia's annual golf tournament got some big names to commit this week. The Saudi International, which is hosted at the really beautiful Royal Greens golf club in Saudi Arabia, got commitments from Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, Abraham Ancer, Paul Casey, Sergio, Kokrak...This is a who's who of golf. This is interest that can be fairly described as "overwhelming" from some of the top names in the sport. The PGA has 30 days before to not allow the players to play...or face a fine. Saudi Arabia's moves in this sport are generating widespread interest. 10:55 - Saudi Arabia's Tadawul is set to IPO. It's just the latest in a hot streak for the Saudi bourse. Earlier this month Tadawul got approval for the IPO in what could be one of the biggest in the exchange sector since Euronext NV's $1.2 billion listing. This has been in the works for years, since at least 2016. Tadawul at that time hired HSBC to help with the listing, and has since replaced HSBC with Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and SNB Capital as financial advisers and global coordinators for the IPO. The hosts get Fahad Almaliki's valuable take on this space.27:25 - Shale gas in...Saudi Arabia?We've talked a lot about Shale so far on this podcast, but mostly we've discussed U.S. shale. Saudi Arabia is making a shale gas play within the Kingdom's borders, on the Eastern province, The Jafurah shale field, according to several reports including one in SPGlobal.com. Saudi Aramco expects its Jafurah shale play to yield up to 2 Bcf/d of gas and contribute a significant amount of 418 MMcf/d of ethane and 630,000 boe/d of gas liquids and condensates by 2030.Aramco is really beginning to accelerate the company's development of unconventional resources.Just this week, Aramco awarded $10 billion dollars in EPC contracts for work at the field.35:15 - Saudi Arabia's growing economy and a year of optimism in 2022Economic forecasts are starting to congeal around the fact that the Saudi economy is set for a big year in 2022. The Saudi Government is forecasting growth at 7.5% in 2022. The World Bank says 4.9 percent. Jadwa Investment predicts 7 percent year-on-year growth.The consensus is not in the number but in the sentiment: the Kingdom is set for a pretty strong year economically, Omicron and other externalities notwithstanding...

With the Saudi Arabia government agreeing to revive financial aid to Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked its ally for stepping up for Islamabad in its difficult times. This and more in our weekly news update from Pakistan.  

This week, JP Houlihan of GRAPPLApp joins to talk about the recent purchase of Newcastle United by the Saudi Government and how similar it is to the WWE programming with regard to whitewashing the regime's issues, Arsenal chat, "Rhodes to the Top" episode one, particularly JP's thoughts on the Cody "won't go heel" thoughts, Big E's weekend and how strongly it reinforces the WWE Champ being himself, WrestleUniverse's current sale and promotions to watch during the 9.99 yen in 2022 for wrestling now deal, and more. After we finish wrestling, a spoiler warning is given and the Deep Dive "lights out" podcast talks Squid Game, and a bonus interview with MLW's Alicia Atout is featured, where Alicia discusses MLW Fightland's media roundtable, her start as an interviewer, and how Alicia tolerates Natalia Klass.

Climate Change is apparently good for reducing immigrants, FBI says “My Bad” for not telling America that Saudi Government was behind 9/11, Fauci grudgingly accepts the science, HUD sells flood homes to unwitting Americans to keep FEMA well funded, Gen. Milley gave Trump a time-out and took away his nukes, Socialist Congresswoman blames racism for running her office like an evil capitalist.

Today on the Zeoli Show, the Biden administration declassified some of the documents in the 2016 FBI investigation into the Saudi Arabian Government's involvement with the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Zeoli broke down the report by Propublica and the now-confirmed suspicions between several of the terrorists and the Saudi Government.  Photo by: Pool / Pool See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The September 11, 2001, plane attacks on the World Trade Centre Twin Towers and the Pentagon changed the world for the worse. The War on Terror has left us less free, not any safer and cost countless innocent lives. Even 20 Years on we still don't know the whole truth about how the attacks happened. A special WilmsFront 9/11 20 Years On. Joining me in reflecting on this historic anniversary is Andy Nolch the Space Cowboy who like me came of age in the post 9/11 world. Andy and I share where we were when the attacks occurred, we were both in primary school where it was the talk of the class. In 2001 the internet was not widespread, the mainstream media set the post 9/11 news narrative. As the war on terror dragged on and the state's power increased as we entered adulthood Andy and I began to look at other aspects and theories of what occurred on 9/11. We look at how the owner of the World Trade Centre Larry Silverstein was not at work that day and hence avoided death due to a scheduled dermatologist appointment that morning. We analyze the collapse of WTC Building 7 on the evening of September 11 and how its collapse looked more like a controlled demolition than a structural failure. Also, we look at 9/11's most high profile casualty Barbara Olson who was on the plane that crashed into the pentagon, she called her husband Solicitor-General of the United States and told him the hijackers had knives and boxcutters, except phone records show that Barbara's call to her husband never connected. The attacks were attributed to al-Qaeda and its leader Osama bin Laden who had been hiding in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. However, given that 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens the complicity of members of the Saudi Government in assisting the hijackers has been covered up for many years with the 28 pages of the official 9/11 Commission Report proving this redacted until 2016. Families of the 9/11 victims who are suing the Saudi Government are also attempting to have an FBI report on the Saudi role declassified. Anti-war libertarian writer Justin Raimondo wrote a book that argued that Israeli intelligence knew that an attack against the US was being planned but didn't inform their allies. Andy and I believe that the covid pandemic and lockdowns which began in March 2020 has become the next generation's 9/11. The national security and surveillance state created by governments post 9/11 has not gone away and is now being turned inwards against its own citizens who are allegedly white supremacists and far-right extremists. The pandemic health surveillance state of QR code check-ins and vaccine passports will also never go away in the years following the pandemic. Contact: Email: me@timwilms.com Message: https://t.me/timwilms Wilms Front Links: Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/wilmsfront Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram: https://t.me/wilmsfront Parler: https://parler.com/profile/timwilms/ Support the Show: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions: Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/ Report From Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Other Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On RAI with Paul Jay, Senator Bob Graham explains why he persists in making the case that facts directly connect the Saudi government with 9/11 conspirators – a REPLAY of a 2013 interview by Paul Jay on Reality Asserts Itself.

REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS CHARGES PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN AND HIS ACCOMPLICES WITH CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY FOR MURDERING JAMAL KHASHOGGI AND PERSECUTING/TORTURING OTHER SAUDI JOURNALISTS.  Reporters Without Borders lawyer Paul Coppin talks about the 500-page complaint that his organization has filed with a German court detailing the savage and inhuman treatment of Saudi journalists ordered by Prince Bin Salman and carried out by the prince's close associates and other members of the Saudi Government. Coppin also explains why these activities are legally classified as crimes against humanity.     

A lot to discuss, like how rough Ghislaine Maxwell is having it, in prison, having to eat microwave food. It would seem that at least one state in Australia could be looking to help its Indigenous peoples. Zayn Malik issues with the 'The Grammy's' seem more rattle out of pram, but he's trying to re-write history and align with 'The Weekend'. And after 'Berlinale' went gender neutral on their awards, now cats are wondering if 'The Oscars' should go the same way! All this and much more covered in this week's #EFTV PLUS, we get in on the ground floor for the next chapter of the 'MCU'. With Kevin Feige taking control of the TV shows, we've been promised new connectivity, fresh stories So, it was over to Disney+ for 'WandaVision' AND, our Audible of the week, is the debut book from Leigh Bardugo and start of her many adventures in the 'Grishaverse'. The soon to be Netflix series, 'Shadow and Bone' This week: - A judge has declared that no case can be brought against Kenneth Walker for his self defence shooting in the unlawful police raid that resulted in the death of his girlfriend Breonna Taylor!! - Ian Maxwell thinks his sisters (Ghislaine) prison conditions are unacceptable - Loujain Al-Hathloul finally out of jail though Saudi Government still claim shes a terrorist! - Australian state Victoria holding first of its kind inquiry into impact of colonisation on Indigenous peoples - Poor Zayn Malik upset he didnt get a grammy nomination though hell claim something else!?! - Does anyone REALLY want the Oscars to de-gender their awards!?! - Chin check REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS - TV: WandaVision - Season One - thoughts AUDIBLE - Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo *(Music) 'Scenario 2000' (feat. Drag-On, Eve, The Lox, DMX) by Eve - 1999 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eftv/message

Libby Znaimer is joined by Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consultants, Christian Leuprecht, a Professor of Political Science at the Royal Military College of Canada, and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute as well as Ross McLean, a terrorism and security expert. In the news: A former Saudi Arabian top intelligence official, who currently resides in Toronto, is living under heightened security in fear of being killed by the Saudi Arabian government. Libby and our security panel discuss. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Saudi Government has cancelled this year's Hajj - the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca - to all but 1,000 locals.

On RAI with Paul Jay, Senator Bob Graham explains why he persists in making the case that facts directly connect the Saudi government with 9/11 conspirators – a REPLAY of a 2013 interview by Paul Jay

We're back!! Sorry for the short hiatus, we were getting our stories together to make them extra juicy this week. Amanda and Amber start of the podcast with some current true crime stories that have been in the news recently, and of course, we recommend only the best HBO and Netflix series (not sponsored)! Amanda goes first this week with a crazy wormhole of disappearances and Amber jumps into exorcism with the death of Anneliese Michel.  Toss your R. Kelly albums and join us on this podcast ride, because sometimes...all you need is crime! Send in your "current connections" to 21stcenturycrime@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @21stcenturycrime Follow us on Twitter: @21centurycrime

Shooting at Mercy Hospital takes three innocent lives. Federal judge halts Trump's asylum ban. President Trump stands by Saudi Government after Khashoggi update. Ivanka Trump used her personal email for government business. White House announces new rules regarding press conference behavior for reporters. The White House Correspondents' Dinner breaks tradition by not having a performance by a comedian. Sixteen Democrats sign letter opposing Nancy Pelosi.Cohost: Michael Shure See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following the apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, most likely ordered by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Endeavor--the parent company of WME--is backing out of a huge $400 million deal it had made with the Saudi government.

The disappearance of Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi has caused a stir between Washington and the Saudi Kingdom...How much will the Saudis admit to and will the Trump administration put pressure on to find closure to the case?  Also, a federal judge has thown out the defamation suit brought by adult film actress Stormy Daniels against President Donald Trump.  Is this a victory for POTUS or will he hold off on responding to ...oh, wait... there's a tweet.

The Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week. Amid a welter of speculation and lurid allegations, a cloud of suspicion now hangs over the Saudi Government. The record of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, the Kingdom’s de facto ruler, suggests a determination to silence all criticism. Stephen Sackur speaks to Saudi academic Madawi al-Rasheed and former senior US diplomat, Nicholas Burns. Is ‘MBS’ taking his kingdom down a dangerous path? (Photo: Saudi academic Madawi al-Rasheed)

The Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week. Amid a welter of speculation and lurid allegations, a cloud of suspicion now hangs over the Saudi Government. The record of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, the Kingdom’s de facto ruler, suggests a determination to silence all criticism. Stephen Sackur speaks to Saudi academic Madawi al-Rasheed and former senior US diplomat, Nicholas Burns. Is ‘MBS’ taking his kingdom down a dangerous path? (Photo: Saudi academic Madawi al-Rasheed)

The vanishing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi Consulate has raised concerns about a potential Saudi Government assassination. Trump and Lindsey Graham are just some of the officials speaking about Saudi involvement and what America will do about it. Get exclusive access to our best content. http://tyt.com/GETACCESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these following two episodes former Indian Ambassador to the Gulf, Talmiz Ahmad, provides a riveting tour-de-force on issues of concern in the region. This first episode engages with topics such as the roots of various forms of Political Islam and the background to ongoing turbulence in the region. Talmiz Ahmad joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1974. Early in his career, he was posted in a number of West Asian countries such as Kuwait, Iraq and Yemen and later, between 1987-90, he was Consul General in Jeddah. He also held positions in the Indian missions in New York, London and Pretoria. He was Joint Secretary for Gulf and Hajj in 1998-2000. He served as Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia twice (2000-03; 2010-11); Oman (2003-04), and the UAE (2007-10). He was also Additional Secretary for International Cooperation in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2004-06, and Director General of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, in 2006-07. In July 2011, the Saudi Government conferred on him the King Abdul Aziz Medal First Class for his contribution to the promotion of Indo – Saudi relations. After retirement from foreign service in 2011, he worked in the corporate sector in Dubai for four years. He is now a full-time academic and holds the Ram Sathe Chair in International Studies, Symbiosis International University, Pune. He has published three books: Reform in the Arab World: External Influences and Regional Debates (2005), Children of Abraham at War: The Clash of Messianic Militarisms (2010) and The Islamist Challenge in West Asia: Doctrinal and Political Competitions after the Arab Spring (2013). He writes regularly in the Indian and West Asian media and lectures on political Islam, the politics of West Asia and the Indian Ocean, and energy security issues.

Join ACR hosts Hesher, & Spore along with Patrick Henningsen of 21Wire, Sunday Wire regular, Basil Valentine, Mike Robinson of UK Column and Branko Malić from Kali Tribune. Tonight the Boiler Gang brings the internet show with more more left hooks, right jabs and ear biting than a 90's Tyson prize fight. We'll be discussing the Panama Papers, the utter nonsense of "Poverty Pimp" Bob Geldof charging upwards of $100,000 to speak about ending poverty, Rand Paul introducing a bill that would limit the sale of arms to the Saudi Government in the wake of their atrocities in Yemen, destruction of culture by design, the potential rise of an European Union military force, Basil takes the Pope to task for his ridiculous publicity stunt in which he picked 12 "migrants" to come on the Pope-jet back to Vatican City and Branko Malić schools us on Orwellian terms and what they actually mean in using Pre-Dystopic English. Listen in as we discuss a plethora of media and current events in a VERY un-PC fashion .

Join ACR hosts Hesher, & Spore along with Patrick Henningsen of 21Wire, Sunday Wire regular, Basil Valentine, Mike Robinson of UK Column and Branko Malić from Kali Tribune. Tonight the Boiler Gang brings the internet show with more more left hooks, right jabs and ear biting than a 90's Tyson prize fight. We'll be discussing the Panama Papers, the utter nonsense of "Poverty Pimp" Bob Geldof charging upwards of $100,000 to speak about ending poverty, Rand Paul introducing a bill that would limit the sale of arms to the Saudi Government in the wake of their atrocities in Yemen, destruction of culture by design, the potential rise of an European Union military force, Basil takes the Pope to task for his ridiculous publicity stunt in which he picked 12 "migrants" to come on the Pope-jet back to Vatican City and Branko Malić schools us on Orwellian terms and what they actually mean in using Pre-Dystopic English. Listen in as we discuss a plethora of media and current events in a VERY un-PC fashion .

Viber's CEO talking to me last week about the ban imposed by the Saudi Government on his app.

Soon after the September 11th attacks, the US government actively tried to minimize and oppress information relating to a possible role in the attacks by Saudi Arabia. Ultimately, the 9-11 Commission cleared Saudi Arabia of any role in the terrorist attacks despite many anomalies including the fact that 15 of the 19 high jackers were actually from Saudi Arabia.In December 2002 Congress released its’ Joint Intelligence Committee Inquiry into the 9-11 terrorist attacks. When released, this document contained 28 pages of redacted information that allegedly pointed to foreign state-sponsorship of the attacks, specifically Saudi Arabia. The 9/11 Commission Report failed to ascertain the contents of the censored 28-pages of the report.Victims family members asked President Bush why he refused to release this information and got no answer.Years earlier, in August 2002, victim family members publically announced a $1 trillion lawsuit against alleged Saudi bank rollers of Osama Bin Laden. This lawsuit has been stalled and defeated at every turn. In November 2002, the lawsuit became even bigger and costlier at $15 trillion dollars as more than three-dozen new defendants were added, including members of the Saudi Royal Family.  Interestingly, three members of the Saudi royal family have since been given legal immunity from prosecution.  Attorneys for the victims' families told the Staten Island Advance in 2006, that it could be "another several years before the lawsuit goes to trial. "In July of 2003 9/11 Commissioner Max Cleland was interviewed by Frank Sesno of PBS. In that interview, he stated: "You can read between the lines and see that there were foreign governments that were much more involved in the 9/11 attack than just supporting Islamic fundamentalist teachings and schools. Now, that has been redacted. A whole 28 page section." The 2008 book “The Commission”, by New York Times reporter Philip Shennon revealed that 9/11 Commission Executive Director, Phillip Zelikow blocked other 9/11 commissioners who were working on the Saudi connections from accessing the 28-page redacted section. In August 2003, an anonymous official told New Republic magazine that the 28-page redacted section outlines “connections between the hijacking plot and the very top levels of the Saudi royal family.” In September of 2004, a month after the official close of the 9/11 Commission, Senator Bob Graham accused the White House of covering-up the involvement of Saudi government officials in the 9/11 plot. Despite attempts by family members to get this information made public and promises from the Obama administration to do so, the redacted 28 pages of the Joint Intelligence Committee Inquiry into 9-11 remain secret and are likely to remain so. In May of 2010, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan refused to give the victims' families’ lawsuit a hearing. Her argument was that US foreign policy would be interfered with if the lawsuit was allowed to go ahead. Secrecy continues to cloud the possible role of Saudi Arabia in the events of September 11th. Despite calls from members of Congress, victims family members, and even one of the 9-11 Commissioners to dig deeper into the role of Saudi Arabia, no such inquiry has yet to take place. Why would the US government and the 9-11 Commission protect Saudi Arabia?