This year’s Riyadh Comedy Festival was not just another entertainment event—it became a political flashpoint that backfired dramatically. While Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, led by Turki Al-Sheikh, spent millions of dollars to host...
As the Saudi regime continues to promote its “Vision 2030” as the most ambitious economic transformation plan in the world, the Financial Times has revealed a troubling development: the very architects of this transformation — Western consulting...
The so-called “Riyadh Season” has evolved far beyond a mere entertainment festival. It now stands as a government-backed campaign to normalize moral decay and import the most disruptive elements of Western culture—right in the heart of a...
OPEC+ is preparing to announce a new increase in oil production in the coming weeks, according to sources cited by Reuters. But behind the scenes, the move signals more than just technical adjustments. It reflects a growing rift between Saudi Arabia...
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...
In today’s Saudi Arabia, governance no longer resembles a modern state governed by institutions—it is increasingly concentrated in the hands of a single man: Mohammed bin Salman. Over 34 sovereign, executive, and investment roles are held by the...