This week saw US and Russian officials meet in Riyadh to discuss ending the Ukraine war as President Donald Trump attended an investor conference in Miami for Saudi's sovereign wealth fund. It appears Saudi Arabia is flexing its diplomatic muscles. On this weekend podcast, our journalists covering the Gulf, foreign policy and oil discuss how the kingdom and ... Show More
Yesterday
Oil prices, Gaza, Iranian soccer team and Anthropic
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Middle East war could be "over soon," but that he'll hit Iran harder if it blocks oil. The Gaza peace process stalls as focus shifts to Iran. Australia gives five Iranian women soccer players humanitarian visas. Plus, Anthropic sues the Pentag ... Show More
11m 25s
Mar 9
Iran's new hardline supreme leader and oil price surge
The late Ayatollah’s hardline son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is Iran’s new supreme leader. It’s a choice which could lead to an escalation with Washington. The Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel. Gas prices soar too, after Qatar stops LNG exports. Republican voters say they s ... Show More
12m 2s
Feb 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Richest Man Prince Alwaleed bin Talal on Trump’s Tariffs, DeepSeek, Israel, and Iran
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is one of the biggest media investors in the world. Here’s why he thinks X now dominates everything.
(00:00) Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Thoughts on Donald Trump
(02:26) Saudi Arabia’s Relationship With Israel and Iran
(06:55) Negotiating With Trump
(07 ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
The 8th FII in Riyadh, Sindalah Island, Herve Renard, and Chinese Tourism...
It's FII week in Riyadh! 📈 That means the who's who of the finance, investment, and business world are descending upon the Saudi capital for Saudi Arabia's largest annual event - the 8th Future Investment Initiative held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAI ... Show More
51m 43s
Aug 2024
Saudi Arabia, the World Cup, and the development of homegrown talent
In Episode 23, hosts Hanaa and Lucien discuss a recent interview with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sport Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud and how the Kingdom is going all-in on football with its recent finalized bid for the World Cup 2034 and major investments into stadiums and the deve ... Show More
1 h