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Fox News and the new political landscape: A sociological perspective
By Dalal A. Bin Hamdan, Ph.D.Recently, the world witnessed a momentous event when Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) had his first conversation in English with Fox News channel. This engagement with a local American TV channel, known for its strong support from the Republican Party, marked a significant milestone for both Americans and Saudis alike.It was a momentous occasion, not just due to the time differences that made it either a “BIG DAY” or “BIG NIGHT,” but because it provided insights into the intellectual prowess of MBS as he engaged in what’s often referred to as “English Framework Thinking.”Americans have a particular fascination with the concept of “thinking like them when you’re speaking their mother tongue.” This...
September 24, 2023

Fox News and the new political landscape: A sociological perspective

Towards a fair perspective on Saudi Arabia
By Jamil Al-DandanySaudi Arabia has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons. This time it is the transfer of star footballers to the Saudi Pro League, as well as the merger of PGA and LIV golf. Most of the commentary about those two events reveals again that Saudi phobia is well entrenched, as it peddles the notion that the driver for those sporting developments lies in a sinister plot of “sport-washing.”Reasonable people can disagree on the merit and effectiveness of both exercises: is this the way to create a sporting culture amongst a young population (who make up the majority of Saudis), to draw attention to the domestic football league with the hope of financial rewards and an enhanced quality of life in the country, or to generate global good will? Or is it necessary to...
August 23, 2023

Towards a fair perspective on Saudi Arabia

Catherine Corm-Kammoun, Consul General of France.
July 14 is a moment of pride and national unity
By Catherine Corm-KammounAs Consul General of France, it is my great honor to celebrate the French National Day, "Bastille Day", here in Jeddah, with our compatriots from the Western province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with our Saudi friends. Celebrated since 1880, July 14 is a moment of pride and national unity, which brings together all citizens to honor their history, remember what gives meaning to the republican pact, and look ahead to the future.Celebrating July 14 in Jeddah is also an opportunity to celebrate the friendship between French and Saudis, which is based on solid and ancient foundations, and has grown stronger over the years. Since the dawn of the relationship between France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the year 1839, about two centuries ago, when...
July 16, 2023

July 14 is a moment of pride and national unity

Prof Dr. Qusay Mansoor Al-Turkey
The etymology of 'Shmagh'
In view of the discussions on social media about the word "shmagh", I feel it is important to familiarize Arab and international audiences with the true meaning of the word and its origin. The word originated from the languages ​​of Mesopotamia and the ancient Near East when the Akkadian language was the diplomatic lingua franca in the 14th century BC.I will quickly clarify the correct pronunciation of the word Shmagh as it is often mispronounced: The word Shmagh in the Sumerian language consists of two syllables, AŠ = ‘Ash’+ MAḪ=‘makh’, which many think means "the head cover".My research into ancient languages has led me to believe that the popular understanding of this word is incorrect. The first phoneme, AŠ =Ash, has several meanings in...
July 07, 2023

The etymology of 'Shmagh'

Leonardo Costa, Italian Consul General in Jeddah.
Italian-Saudi relations grow stronger
By Leonardo Costa, Italian Consul General in JeddahIt is a great honor for me to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the Italian Republic in Jeddah. Italy and Saudi Arabia celebrate this year the 91st anniversary of diplomatic relations, as in 1932 Italy was among the first countries in the world to establish official relations with Saudi Arabia.Since the beginning, our bilateral relations have built on a close friendship, empathy and sympathy between our people.Today, also thanks to the new and endless opportunities opened in the Kingdom by the Vision 2030, our relations are growing stronger and stronger in all sectors every day.From my perspective, since my arrival in Jeddah, last year, the Consulate General has expanded its activity with the aim to contribute to this very positive...
June 04, 2023

Italian-Saudi relations grow stronger

Asim Abdulfattah
The future of aviation sector in Saudi Arabia
By Asim AbdulfattahThe aviation sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing an exponential growth associated with several changes in the infrastructure, starting with the ultimate goal of localizing all aviation related jobs, developing airports, and creating national airlines.The movement of localizing jobs is being administered by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). In January 2021, GACA launched the initiative to empower the Saudi aviation sector by localizing 10,000 jobs.This approach serves the aspirations of Vision 2030 and opens doors for qualified Saudis to work in the field. In response to localization, Saudi Arabian Airlines has recently announced that all its first-officer pilots are Saudis and other carriers are on the same path.Another major development is the expansion...
March 01, 2023

The future of aviation sector in Saudi Arabia

Bruno Hardegger
Saudi Arabia a place to live like no other
By Bruno HardeggerOn the occasion of three centuries of time for the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the unification of its lands and raising its flag with a flapper, I would like to thank the Saudi leadership and people for the wonderful experience in the Kingdom.And the transformation that it witnessed over the decades of elevation, stability and development. Especially during the era of King Salman, may God protect him, and his faithful Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the architect of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the owner of the great transformation, placing the name of our beloved Kingdom in the ranks of the great powers and a number that no one in the East or the West can surpass.I have been blessed with the opportunity to work and live in the Kingdom of Saudi...
February 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia a place to live like no other

Tony Chan, KAUST President
On course for clean and green
The PIF Saudi International golf tournament got into full swing in early February, and professional golfers impressed fans and newcomers to the sport alike with their top-scoring skills. As the sport gains traction with residents, and new golf facilities are developed across the Kingdom, the question is raised — where will the water come from to maintain the courses? After all, the game requires big tracts of land and lots of water to keep the grass green. The good news is there are sustainable solutions, and one is under your feet.Saudi Arabia is investing in innovative wastewater treatment technologies to provide clean water for non-potable reuse applications such as horticulture, industry and irrigation, including water for lawns and golf courses. The Kingdom’s goal is to achieve...
February 13, 2023

On course for clean and green

Youssef bin Trad Al-Saadoun
The West burns copies of the Holy Qur’an...why?
Marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union tweeted: “Today we commemorate the victims of the Jewish Holocaust. The European Union and the Swedish Presidency stand firmly against anti-Semitism, racism and all other forms of intolerance.”However, when an extremist Swede burned a copy of the Holy Qur’an in Stockholm, with the connivance and protection of the police, the Swedish government’s firmness against anti-racism was limited to a tweet by its foreign minister on Jan. 21, saying: “The anti-Islamic provocations are appalling. Sweden enjoys great freedom of expression, but it does not mean that the Swedish government or personally, we support the opinions expressed.”The argument of freedom of...
February 01, 2023

The West burns copies of the Holy Qur’an...why?

Talal Bayaa, CEO and Co-Founder of Bayzat.
Bayzat digital platforms will electrify workplace in 2023
By Talal Bayaa, CEO and Co-Founder of BayzatIf WEF chief Professor Klaus Schwab is to believe, dramatic change is happening at exponential speed. “We are at the beginning of a revolution that is fundamentally changing the way we live, work and relate to one another,” he writes in his new book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution.Businesses around the world are indeed undergoing a transformation as they increasingly relate to a global ecosystem based on a web of core tech trends including AI/machine learning, edge computing & analytics, hyperscalers, workplace automation, and workforce technology. These are the trends which would continue dominating headlines in 2023.Digital TransformationThe big thing that is happening globally is digital transformation. In a business space, digital shift...
January 30, 2023

Bayzat digital platforms will electrify workplace in 2023

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