Saudi Arabia is increasingly becoming one of the more attractive up-and-coming markets for international investors. The TWENTY30 Podcast welcomes Abdulaziz Alnaim, Managing Director of London-based Mayar Capital and seasoned equities investor known for his ”value investing” strategy, to discuss why his fund waited to enter the Saudi market as a investor - an ... Show More
Jun 1
Riyadh Air Is Coming (and the Year of 'Championship Hanaa')
Lucien (recording from Riyadh, mid-apartment move) and Hanna (in London, riding out an unlikely heat wave) open Episode 70 (!) catching up with each other. Between Arsenal's recent win of the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, and the Seattle Seahawks winning th ... Show More
37m 54s
May 18
An inflection point in the region + a conversation on education, learning, and training in the AI age
Hanaa and Lucien are BACK. The hosts catch up with each other, with Lucien discussing a recent long-haul trip back to the United States from Saudi Arabia (with 3 children in tow!). The hosts take some time to discuss their show’s recent deliberate break since the start of Ramadan ... Show More
49m 54s
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 to ... Show More
1h 47m
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 adva ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 2024
Crafting culture - How play and innovation are shaping Saudi Arabia’s future
How can culture thrive in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape? In this episode of inbold, Karim Sarkis is joined by Charalampos Chaitas from Qiddiya Investment Company to discuss how play, creativity, and innovation are driving cultural transformation in Saudi Arabia. Tune ... Show More
32m 38s
Jul 2023
How Saudi Arabia is buying the world
When Saudi cinemas reopened in 2018, for the first time in 35 years, they screened the Marvel movie Black Panther. Many saw parallels between the kingdom and the fictional world of Wakanda, as crown prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled ambitious plans for modernisation and an econ ... Show More
36m 33s
Jan 2025
VC React Podcast (E23): DeepSeek Moment! New Growth Funds In MENA, New Sector Focus For MENA VCs!
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Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
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52m 33s
Nov 2023
Coming Soon: The Saudi Project
Coming Soon from Intelligence Squared 'The Saudi Project' Saudi Arabia, a once insular, oil rich kingdom is transforming into a major diplomatic player, a pivotal actor in the energy transition, an ever-stronger military power, and a host to high-end cultural events, like the FIF ... Show More
1m 35s