Foxconn might build a $9 billion plant in Saudi Arabia, and that could be a big deal. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, is in talks with Saudi officials about the prospect…
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 virtually everyone living and working in the Kingdom. The personal…
Episode 32! The hosts welcome defense and security expert Bilal Saab to discuss the little-known but historically significant transformations underway in Saudi Arabia’s military and security institutions. The hosts also talk about the personal status…
Mae Al-Mozaini, Founder and CEO of the Arab Institute for Women’s Empowerment (Nusf) and former Aramco executive talks with The 966 about her experiences growing up in Saudi Arabia, working with Aramco, and the positive...
Episode 30! The hosts welcome Dr. Mark Thompson from Riyadh. The hosts discuss Mark’s latest book, “Being Young, Male, and Saudi,” as well as his deep experiences living and teaching in the Kingdom. Before that,...
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…
Saudi Arabia is hosting its first ever major defense show, and it will be MASSIVE. The World Defense Show begins in Riyadh will showcase the latest in defense industry tech. Saudi Arabia is one of…
The hosts invite NDU professor and security expert Col. David Des Roches (Ret.) back on the program for episode 29 to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how it impacts the Middle East, as well...
A look at the oil market and Saudi oil exports as the Russian invasion in Ukraine rages. Where is Saudi Arabia’s oil going now, and what’s next for energy markets? With oil now headed over…
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…