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...
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...
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...