Muhannad Shono: Creating His Own Saudi Narrative
Today Saudi Arabia is becoming a new art destination in the Gulf, but Muhannad Shono began his career when the creative economy was not a domain to be celebrated in the kingdom.
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Spending to Grow in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is seeing some positive news in the return on investment in its outwardly placed capital in new technology.
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Moath Alofi: A Story of the City of Medina
AGSIW spoke with Moath Alofi, a native of Medina, who has explored his city and its region, on foot and by air, in a multifaceted program of documentation, photography, and art.
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Saudi Arabia and Climate Change: From Systematic Obstructionism to Conditional Acceptance
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil producer, is expected to double its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2014 levels.
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Privatization in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Ready to Sell
There have been four important changes to the kingdom's economic policies that may pave the way for increased foreign investment, though not likely immediate job growth.
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Creative Coworking in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
When it comes to workspace trends, coworking has quickly risen to the top over the last two years.
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The Enlightened Sheikhs of the New Saudi Arabia
The recent wave of reforms in Saudi Arabia encouraged the emergence of the “Enlightened Sheikhs” trend.
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Draw Closer to Moscow
While on a “working visit” to Moscow, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan met June 1 with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the two leaders signed a Declaration of Strategic Partnership between Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Saudi Arabia Sets Goals for Football On and Off the Pitch
New Saudi leadership has high hopes for economic and political payoffs tied to a heightened priority on football.
Redlines and Realpolitik: Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Test Ahead of Trump’s Visit
Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia has the potential not only to reinforce the deep-rooted U.S.-Saudi alliance but also to expose the fault lines that could undermine future cooperation.
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