Jul 2022
Eyad Albayouk from Flat6Labs talks Saudi VC and KSA's startup ecosystem, reacting to the unveiling of The Line at NEOM and more
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 ... Show More
1h 36m
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
Dec 2023
The Houthis' Red Sea gamble, investment funds grow in KSA, and Princess Noura Bint Turki Al-Saud + Princess Mashael bint Saud Al Shalan talk COP28
The 966 speaks with Princess Mashael bint Saud Al Shalan and Princess Noura bint Turki Al Saud, co-founders of AEON Collective based in Riyadh, to discuss the recently-concluded COP28 meetings in the UAE earlier this month and where the world stands in the fight to combat climat ... Show More
1h 54m