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The 966

THE 966 explores the news, people, and issues that define the Kingdom through conversations and interviews with business leaders, officials, and newsmakers. THE 966 goes beyond the headlines and tackles the complex U.S.-Saudi relationship, discussing topics like oil and energy, security and defense, Saudi culture and society, and much more.

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52:39

Venture capitalist Amjad Ahmad joins The 966 to talk...

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2022/04/06

The rapidly evolving venture capital environment in the Middle East, Gulf and Saudi Arabia is in focus in this special conversation for The 966.

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87:26

More on the major military transformation underway in...

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2022/04/01

1:00 -- Saudi Arabia's incredible, award-winning pavilion at Dubai's Expo 2020 signed off with a big ceremony. Will Saudi Arabia host Expo 2030? Of the top 5 candidate-cities, two are in Russia and Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine weakens their candidacy, leaving Saudi Arabia in competition with only Italy (which hosted in 2015) and South Korea. So, what would an Expo 2030 Riyadh Saudi Arabia look like? Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Saudi bid to host Expo 2030 in

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109:02

The major transformation and overhaul of Saudi...

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2022/03/25

0:57 - A new personal status law in Saudi Arabia is set to be a game-changer for Saudi women, in addition to having significant real-life impact for everyone in Saudi Arabia. The personal status law is one of the four laws announced by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in February, which is designed to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the kingdom's judicial system – a move that will eventually lead to a fully codified law. The crown prince noted that the personal

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46:30

Mae Al-Mozaini, CEO and co-founder of Nusf, joins The...

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2022/03/18

Nusf specializes in preparing and qualifying women for executive leadership in Saudi Arabia. The organization was founded to help Saudi and Arab women develop professionally, lead in the corporate world, and make a lasting positive impact on society. Nusf is committed to advancing the Kingdom’s national development agenda and Vision 2030 objective of increasing women’s participation in the workforce. Nusf believes that no country can achieve prosperity or realize its full potential if it

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98:39

A discussion with author Dr. Mark Thompson on the...

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2022/03/11

2:36 - Where is shale oil and why isn't it more impactful in the U.S. energy mix?U.S. shale oil production transformed global energy markets when it helped U.S. oil production go from just under 4mbd in September 2008 to 13.1 mbd in February 2020. And, despite rapid depletion rates, shale oil production is cheaper and faster to bring online than traditional methods of oil production. By 2014 U.S. oil – specifically shale oil – was widely viewed as the ‘swing producer’ – a role OPEC and

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65:26

Ukraine and the Middle East with security expert...

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2022/03/04

1:49 - Lucid's new Saudi plant is official. Lucid announced a long-term plan to bring advanced automotive manufacturing to Saudi Arabia to address global demand.The plant will be designed for a maximum annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles. Lucid estimates that the site could result in up to $3.4 billion in value for the company over 15 years. The plant is expected to create “several thousand highly skilled jobs.”6:25 - Saudi Arabia is hosting its first ever major defense show this

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74:58

Veteran Saudi journalist Khaled Almaeena joins The...

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2022/02/25

1:29 - Richard's one big thing this week in Saudi Arabia is an update to Saudi Arabia's founding story as the Kingdom celebrated its Founding Day on February 22. Earlier this year, the government announced the new holiday will be celebrated with a day off for both public and private sector workers, and released a vintage-looking logo used to mark the event.The Saudi English-daily Arab News features a fascinating report on how historians and experts in the Kingdom worked to reveal the actual

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108:04

Amr Khashoggi joins The 966 to talk Saudi foreign...

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2022/02/18

2:10 - Richard's "One Big Thing" this week: Al Dawaa Medical Services Co., one of the largest pharmaceutical retail companies in Saudi Arabia, will list 25.5 million shares on the Saudi Stock Market (Tadawul) seeking to raise about $500 million. Al Nahdi Medical Co., the kingdom’s largest pharmacy retail chain, plans to seek about $1.3 billion in an IPO in the next few months in what could be the largest share sale in the kingdom since state oil giant Saudi Aramco went public in

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80:13

The Saudi Games 2022, air pollution's cost, and King...

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2022/02/11

Saudi Arabia’s changing society, economy, and the impact of King Salman with guest David Rundell, author of the book Vision or Mirage, Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads. 7:16 - Richard's one big thing this week is the Saudi Games 2022 will welcome 6,000 athletes in March - the first time this huge event has been held in the Kingdom.6000 athletes from both sexes will compete in 45 sports in the host city Riyadh from March 10 - 20 with big prizes awarded.13:08 - Lucien's one big thing is a new

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61:26

Social entrepreneurship, the latest with Saudi golf,...

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2022/02/04

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 first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed bin Saud, a move that brought unity, peace, and stability to the Arabian Peninsula following centuries of fragmentation and dissension.11:44 - Lucien's one big thing is the one

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37:36

Saudi natural gas production soars, turning Saudi...

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2022/01/28

1:16 - Richard’s one big thing is a recent item by Ali Shihabi for the Hoover Institution, The Saudi Succession And The Sociocultural-Religious Reforms Of Mohammed Bin Salman.4:43 - Lucien's one big thing is Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has created a new hospitality company called The Boutique Group that will transform palaces into ultra-lux hotels. The Boutique Group will convert iconic historic and cultural palaces into luxurious boutique hotels in Saudi Arabia, and then

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73:26

KAPSARC's Adam Sieminski joins The 966 to talk...

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2022/01/21

3:15 - Richard's One Big Thing this week is fintech startup Tamara's big Series A investment.Riyadh-based buy now pay later platform Tamara has raised $110 million in a Series A round led by leading global payment processor Checkout.com. The hosts discuss this in the context of the Kingdom's growing venture capital ecosystem and the importance of startups for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic and social reforms. 6:20 - Lucien's One Big Thing this week is Saudi Arabia's first ever

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92:28

A deep dive on the homegrown Saudi defense industry...

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2022/01/14

0:45 - Richard's one big thing this week is Saudi Arabia in 2021 continued its exponential growth as a theatrical box office market. According to reports. Revenue totaling $238 million for the year, a 95% increase compared with 2020 when the total intake had been $122 million, according to figures provided by Comscore. Interesting news for the bourgeoning cinema industry in Saudi Arabia with an ongoing pandemic.5:10 - Lucien's one big thing this week is (again?) Saudi golf. A new podcast

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52:59

The Dakar Rally’s coolest truck, Saudi coffee, a look...

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2022/01/07

Episode 20! The 966 Hosts discuss Gaussin's hydrogen-powered Dakar Rally truck in partnership with Aramco, why Saudi coffee is so delicious and how 2022 is "The Year of Saudi Coffee," the mining and minerals sector in Saudi Arabia, a discussion oil in 2022, and much more in the program's "Yallah" final segment.1:00 - Richard's one big thing this week is the first hydrogen-powered truck to take part in the legendary Dakar Rally set off Saturday from the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. Produced

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35:41

The 966 Talks Energy, Renewables, and Climate with...

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2022/01/05

The 966's first "topical" discussion format is with energy expert Kate Dourian, non-resident fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington and contributing editor at MEES, the Middle East Economic Survey. Kate is also a former editor and veteran journalist covering energy and more in the region for Reuters and Platts, and joins The 966 from London.

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76:09

Saudi Arabia's 'Nitaqat' reforms, another potential...

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2021/12/30

The hosts kick off each each with their “one big interesting thing this week in Saudi Arabia.” Richard highlights a forthcoming conversation The 966 has with energy expert Kate Dourian and discusses dwindling new oil supplies coming on-line in 2021. Lucien notes that, while not a done deal, a PIF takeover of Inter Milan would be a big deal for Saudi Arabia’s global sports ambitions and would be a strong blue chip global football brand to add to the powerful investment fund’s portfolio

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50:03

A Special Holiday Edition of The 966: Extended...

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2021/12/24

Today - with the holiday season fast approaching and Christmas on Saturday, The 966 features a special episode for today's weekly podcast. 3:35 - Lucid is building a factory in Saudi Arabia: Lucid has recently announced that the USA-based electric car manufacturer will be producing vehicles in Saudi Arabia by 2024. Lucid will be competing against its rival Tesla and hopes to outperform the Tesla Model S in the Saudi market.8:14 - Saudi Arabia plans airport takeovers privatizations for at

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20:20

Part 2 - The 966 Exclusive Interview with Fahad...

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2021/12/19

The 966 features an exclusive, two-part interview with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi embassy in Washington. In Part 2 of the interview, the hosts ask Mr. Nazer about a wide range of issues, including about Saudi Arabia's students in the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia's relationship with Israel. The hosts also ask Fahad a little bit about growing up in the United States, including how he became a fan of the NFL's New York Jets.Nazer, who has been a contributor to SUSTG.com as

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46:25

The Diriyah Art Biennale, The Red Sea Film Festival...

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2021/12/16

1:00 - The Saudi Ministry of Culture hosted the Riyadh Philosophy Conference with a virtual talk from professor Michael Sandel. A major international conference on philosophy has been held in Saudi Arabia aimed at encouraging critical thinking, according to the BBC and other local sources. In a virtual appearance, Harvard professor Michael Sandel - who's been described as having the global profile of a rock star - "told the organizers that he didn't want to give a lecture, but instead

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53:42

MBS's GCC Tour, PIF's Latest Telecom Moves, and Saudi...

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2021/12/10

1:04 - The UAE weekend is changing.The United Arab Emirates is changing its workweek to have half days on Fridays and a Saturday-Sunday weekend.8:46 - The hosts discuss their first time visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - and how perceptions differed from reality on the ground. The 966 recently interviewed the Saudi Embassy in Washington's top spokesperson Fahad Nazer. One of his answers to a question from the hosts prompted a new discussion on the importance of visiting Saudi Arabia and

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