What was meant to be a night of laughter at Riyadh’s comedy festival became a damning exposé of Saudi Arabia’s attempts to use entertainment as a cover for its human rights abuses. When American comedian Tim Dillon took the stage, the show was...
It doesn't take a seasoned analyst to spot that the Saudi economy is in deep trouble. The numbers speak for themselves: escalating debt, reckless spending on entertainment and sports, and financial decisions driven by a gambler’s mentality rather...
In a moment that exposes the absurdity plaguing Saudi Arabia’s economy, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced its acquisition of a 54% stake in MBC Group for over $2 billion—at a time when the company’s shares are plummeting to historic...
The Saudi regime’s normalization with the Israeli occupation is no longer speculation or behind-the-scenes negotiation—it has become a series of rapid, visible steps that reflect the dangerous trajectory spearheaded by Mohammed bin Salman. As war...
At the end of September, Riyadh lights up for what is being promoted as “the biggest comedy festival in the world,” featuring global stars such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Bill Burr. The festival is funded by the Saudi government and operated...
On the 20th anniversary of its founding, ten human rights organisations have issued a joint report exposing the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) as a propaganda tool rather than a watchdog for rights. Titled “The Saudi Human Rights...
Saudi repression is no longer confined within the Kingdom. Through Turki Alalshikh, the regime's entertainment czar, Mohammed bin Salman’s censorship machine now extends into the heart of Western democracies—silencing independent journalism in...
In 2019, the Saudi regime believed it had secured its financial future with the historic IPO of Aramco. Yet today, the numbers tell a different story. The company’s stock now trades at 23.51 SAR—its lowest level since going public, even lower than...
A Fantasy Sold as Innovation The Saudi regime is no longer content with selling hollow economic slogans—it now seeks to reinvent the very idea of architecture. The Line, the flagship project of “Vision 2030,” was marketed as a futuristic urban...
Once known as a kingdom of overflowing oil wealth, Saudi Arabia is now descending into a cycle of mounting debt, economic uncertainty, and financial desperation. Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's rule, the kingdom is losing its long-standing...