Sep 2023
Understanding Vision 2030's impact on media perceptions of Saudi Arabia's with Rawan Hashem; also, Hevolution's rise, Tourism in KSA and much more
Episode 102! Rawan Hashem from the data insights firm Carma joins The 966 to discuss evolving media perspectives of Saudi Arabia and Vision 2030. Before the conversation, the hosts discuss the new organization in Saudi Arabia, called Hevolution, and its $1 billion mission to adv ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 2023
Discussing the Venture Capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the MENA with investor Amjad Ahmad and much more...
Episode 105! Amjad Ahmad, a leading venture capitalist and seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in VC and private equity in emerging markets, joins The 966. Amjad discusses the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and globally today. In addition t ... Show More
1h 47m
Oct 2022
Sustainability in Saudi Arabia with expert Jeffrey Beyer, the Red Sea's latest developments, and more!
Episode 63! The hosts welcome Jeffrey Beyer, Managing Director, Zest Associates, a Dubai-based consultancy that develops sustainability solutions for governments and private companies for the low carbon economy. First, the hosts discuss Richard’s one big thing this week, which i ... Show More
1h 38m
Feb 2022
Social entrepreneurship, the latest with Saudi golf, a new national holiday and much more with guest Ghadah Al-Harthi
1:48 - Richard's one big thing is the announcement of Saudi Arabia's Founding Day - a new holiday in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has chosen Feb. 22 to commemorate the Founding Day of Saudi Arabia.
Annual celebrations will recognize the foundation of the fir ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2023
An evolving U.S.-Saudi relationship, jaw-dropping developments and progress on the Red Sea, and much more….
Episode 78! The 966 hosts fly solo this week ahead of a busy week of travel to Saudi Arabia and the region and an impressive slate of forthcoming guests in the coming weeks. Richard’s One Big Thing this week is a recent collection of articles and items in the media that paint a ... Show More
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