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Captagon in the Middle East, Messi’s history with Saudi Arabia, and a conversation with Norah Ortiz, owner of Riyadh’s first authentic Mexican restaurant
The 966 Episode 85! The 966 hosts speak with Norah Ortiz, founder of the first authentic Mexican restaurant in Riyadh, Don Reuben’s, which is located in the Diplomatic Quarter. Ortiz tells us her story as an American born in San Diego to Mexican parents and her journey to owning and operating the first authentic Mexican […]
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Physician-scientist Dr. Doaa Alsaleh MD joins The 966, plus a new visa to visit Saudi and much more
In Episode 74, a conversation with Dr. Doaa Alsaleh MD, a physician-scientist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City on her journey, work, research, and future before returning to work in Saudi Arabia soon. Dr. Doaa was born in Saudi Arabia, got her medical degree in Bahrain, and is now […]
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Unveils New Initiatives, Investments to Boost Supply Chain Resilience
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has unveiled a new initiative designed to position Saudi Arabia as a global supply chain hub, called the “Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative” (GSCRI).
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British Architecture Studio Foster + Partners Unveils Coral Reef-Like Marine Institute for Red Sea
Designs for the “world’s first fully immersive experiential marine life center” have been unveiled by British architecture studio Foster + Partners to be located on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, according to a press release from the world-renowned architecture firm.
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Dr. Abdulaziz Alanazi discusses his recent international water prize win, a changing Riyadh, and more — The 966 E. 61
Episode 61! The 966 welcomes Dr. Abdulaziz Alanazi, assistant professor at King Saud University in Riyadh, who discusses his work that recently won a very prestigious international water award. Before that, the hosts discuss governance in Saudi Arabia, a changing Riyadh, and an update on LIV golf’s recent moves with the MENA tour. The hosts […]
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Leaked Image Appears to Show Lucid Motors First Saudi Showroom in Riyadh
U.S.-based Lucid Motors appears poised to open its first showroom in Riyadh, a photo published on an EV-focused news site confirms.
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Saudi-Israeli normalization, women in family businesses in Saudi Arabia, and a conversation with management consultant Jack Fowler from YCP Solidiance
Episode 46! The 966 talks with Jack Fowler, director at the global management consulting firm YCP Solidiance and co-author of a new white paper on Saudi Arabia’s construction industry. But first, the hosts talk about “normalization” between Saudi Arabia and Israel, Saudi women in family businesses in the Kingdom, and then wrap up the week’s […]
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Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, carbon capture investments, and a conversation on Saudi-Iraqi history with Joshua Yaphe
In episode 43, the U.S. State Department’s Joshua Yaphe joins The 966 to discuss his book, “Saudi Arabia and Iraq as Friends and Enemies: Borders, Tribes and a Shared History.” Yaphe is a foreign affairs officer with the U.S. Department of State; responsible for research and analysis of political, economic, security and social affairs related […]
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Saudi Economy on Track for ‘Very Strong Level of Growth This Year,’ with 2022 ‘Critical’ for Vision 2030 — Jadwa Investment
The Saudi economy is “on-track to record a very strong level of growth this year, and we expect this to continue into next year…[with] the Kingdom’s economy growing by 7 percent year-on-year in 2022 as a result of sizably higher oil sector growth and robust levels of non-oil growth,” Jadwa Investment said in the Riyadh-based bank’s […]
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Saudi Approach to Pandemic a ‘Model to the World’; Challenges and Opportunities in Kingdom’s Healthcare Sector
Saudi Arabia has all but defeated the Coronavirus pandemic within its borders. New cases in Saudi Arabia have remained below the 100 mark since mid-September, making the Kingdom the envy of most other countries who are struggling to keep the virus under control. A new report from Jadwa Investment highlights how Saudi Arabia’s approach to dealing […]
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Lionel Messi arrives in Jeddah after being unveiled as Saudi Arabia’s new tourism ambassador
Messi arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, accompanied by a group of friends. Soon after, photos were posted on social media of the 34-year-old being welcomed to the Kingdom and users began to speculate that he might be visiting the country for Jeddah Season or for commercial activities.
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World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project Unveiled in Saudi Arabia
Air Products & Chemicals, the U.S. industrial gas giant, announced plans on Tuesday to build a green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia powered by 4 gigawatts of wind and solar power, the world's largest such project announced so far. The $5 billion plant will be jointly owned by Air Products, Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power and Neom, a new mega-city planned near Saudi Arabia’s borders with Egypt and Jordan. The completed facility will produce 650 tons of green hydrogen daily, enough to run around 20,000 hydrogen-fueled buses, Air Products said. The fuel will be shipped as ammonia to end markets globally then converted back to hydrogen. Ammonia production is expected to start in 2025.
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In veiled warning to Iran, U.S. tells Gulf mariners to stay clear of its warships
In an alert that appeared aimed squarely at Iran, the U.S. Navy issued a warning on Tuesday to mariners in the Gulf to stay 100 meters (yards) away from U.S. warships or risk being “interpreted as a threat and subject to lawful defensive measures.”
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Final version of Saudi-led ‘smart glasses’ to be unveiled this month
Production of the glasses began in Dubai in January 2020, with the company forecasting to sell 10,000 units within the next two years. A single pair costs $1,500.
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Plans to Develop AlUla, Saudi Arabia Into the ‘World’s Largest Living Museum’ by 2035 Unveiled
Saudi Arabia aims to host two million visitors a year in AlUla by 2035. The RCU estimates the project will create more than 67,000 new jobs - almost half of them in the tourism sector.
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Global Polo Star Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras Unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA Ultra-luxury Resort Destination
More commonly known as 'Nacho', Figueras is ranked one of the top 100 polo players in the world. A regular on international TV programmes, the star has a huge global following and was once voted the second most handsome man in the world by the readers of Vanity Fair magazine. In his latest role, Nacho will help shape the world-class polo facilities at AMAALA and represent the brand at international polo matches.
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3D-printed structure made of sand unveiled in Saudi Arabia
Fusing sand and furan resin, the architects used 3D printing technology to produce 58 elements that were then joined to create a continuous undulating form. The curving design suggests the feel of alleyways, while the perforated elements borrow from palm trees.
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Stunning photos of purpose-built Saudi Arabia arena unveiled ahead of Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz II
Incredible overhead shots have been released of the stadium Anthony Joshua will battle Andy Ruiz in to win back three versions of the heavyweight world title.
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Saudi Arabia’s largest logistics zone, 200ha Al Khomra, unveiled
Commenting on the launch of the logistics zone, Al-Khalb said: “The integrated logistics area is close to international trade routes, and is strategically located in the southern province of Jeddah and close to Jeddah Islamic Port, which will make it a global logistics platform and a hub linking the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.”
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‘Very exciting’ project to be unveiled during Putin visit to Saudi Arabia
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, told Arab News that there would be new business deals in the oil industry, agriculture, tourism and petrochemicals.
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