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The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

A decade into Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the non-oil sector makes up 56% of $1.3 trillion economy

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Delta CEO predicts Americans will soon be ready to travel to Riyadh as he launches first-ever direct flights from the U.S. to Saudi Arabia

Acknowledging that “Americans aren’t quite sure” about visiting, Delta CEO Ed Bastian told Fortune that the route will be popular—eventually.

Fortune

Ray Dalio says America is developing a ‘dependency’ on its top 1% of workers, while the bottom 60% are struggling and unproductive

“I think the issue is very much that you can’t look at the U.S. as a whole nowadays,” the Bridgewater Associates founder said at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh on Monday.

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Barclays reenters Saudi Arabia 11 years after exiting business

Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said at the Fortune Global Forum: “People have seen that the kingdom is a long-term partner. We’re not transactional.”

Fortune

Saudi Arabia's minister of investment on Vision 2030 and the world's search for reliable partners

In conversation with Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell, H.E. Khalid Al-Falih described a world where "everyone is concerned" about supply chains.

Fortune

Why WeRide & Uber Stock Is Gaining Today

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) shares traded slightly higher in Friday's premarket after the company introduced autonomous robotaxis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Benzinga

Comedy in Riyadh is a sign of progress

Letter: Omid Djalili responds to criticism of his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia

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Six Kings Slam live: Djokovic thrashed by ruthless Sinner as Alcaraz sets up blockbuster final

It will be Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam final after a ruthless 6-4 6-2 win over Novak Djokovic

The Independent UK

Six Kings Slam live: Sinner destroys opponent to join Djokovic and Alcaraz in semi-finals of big-money exhibition

Jannik Sinner defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight-sets to book a semi-final with Novak Djokovic, while Carlos Alcaraz will face Taylor Fritz

The Independent UK

NFL bets big on Saudi Arabia with Tom Brady-led flag football showcase

The NFL takes its game to Riyadh with Tom Brady and stars, aiming to grow flag football globally amid scrutiny of Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing

The Guardian - US

Human Rights Watch reject donations from comedians who appeared at Riyadh Comedy Festival

The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know.

Euronews

Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter criticises company as Riyadh fashion week deal announced

Brand defends decision to show in Saudi Arabia alongside Stella McCartney as ‘a way to encourage dialogue’

The Guardian - UK

Defence of Riyadh comedy fest is deeply naive

Letters: Readers respond to Omid Djalili’s article defending his decision to perform at an event organised by the repressive Saudi regime

The Guardian - UK

We know what the comedians got out of the Riyadh comedy festival. What about the Saudi regime?

The tawdry event was an ultimately doomed attempt by the Saudi government to buy the kind of authentic grassroots culture it is unwilling to countenance, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

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‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival

Murder by bone-saw, lashings for rape victims, punishment amputation, jail for satirists … these are the Saudi human rights abuses fuelling the fury at the likes of Louis CK, Dave Chappelle and Jimmy Carr. How have they responded?

The Independent UK

Riyadh Air: ‘We will be, for sure, a super-connector’ says boss of startup airline

Plane Talk: New Saudi airline aims to augment the Middle East ‘Big Three’

The Guardian - UK

I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of that, says stand-up comedian, Omid Djalili.

The Guardian - US

Bill Burr calls critics of Riyadh comedy festival ‘sanctimonious’ and ‘phoney’

Comedian defends appearance at controversial comedy festival, saying: ‘It felt right afterward. I vibed with them’

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The Guardian - AU

Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’

Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Comedians at controversial Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government

Comics were urged to use their platform to raise awareness of Saudi Arabia’s human rights issues, but reportedly signed contracts forbidding them from doing so in exchange for lucrative fees

Euronews

Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh tackles how technology can shape future of cyberspace

Euronews brings the latest news from the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

David Cross slams comedians ‘I admire’ performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Louis C.K., and Bill Burr are among the comedians performing at the Saudi Arabian festival

International Business Times UK

Comedians Shane Gillis and Zach Woods Speak Out Against Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival

The Riyadh Comedy Festival has drawn backlash for allegedly helping Saudi Arabia sanitise its rights record. Tim Dillon says he was removed over jokes about forced labour.

Newslaundry

Beyond Brotherhood: Why the new Saudi-Pakistan pact matters

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week. The pact pledges that an attack on either country will be treated as an act of aggression against both. This is not…

The Independent UK

India says it is looking into implications of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

The Saudi-Pakistan defence mutual deal potentially could reshape regional dynamics

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