This week on The 966 Episode 10, the hosts discuss how Saudi Arabia is in talks with several carmakers about manufacturing in the Kingdom’s borders. Also, a team of French and Saudi archaeologists has begun work on excavating near Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia in hopes of discovering the remnants of the ancient and long-forgotten kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan. And, Riyadh has submitted a formal request to host Expo 2030 under the theme “The era of change: Leading the planet to a foresighted tomorrow.”
Here’s a breakdown of segments in Episode 10:
1:19: A slow-reveal of Richard’s one big thing this week…but it involves the PMI and Saudi Arabia’s economy.
6:02: One of the most interesting men in Saudi Arabia is Turki Al-Sheikh. According to Al-Sheikh’s insta, he’s written a horror film. The Cello is coming out in 2022, and stars academy award-winner Jememy Irons. Al-Sheikh shared the film’s poster in a Twitter post with the caption “2022.”
8:39: Saudi Arabia wants to host the world’s fair in 2030. Riyadh has submitted a formal request to host Expo 2030 under the theme “The era of change: Leading the planet to a foresighted tomorrow.” This year, Expo 2020, which was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, is ongoing and hosted in neighboring Dubai.
13:35: A team of French and Saudi archaeologists has begun work on excavating near Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia in hopes of discovering the remnants of the ancient and long-forgotten kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan, according to a Reuters report.
20:08: Can Saudi Arabia become a home for carmakers? A deep answer from Richard reveals all the things going for the potential for a car industry in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is in talks with several carmakers about manufacturing in the Kingdom’s borders, according to Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Arabia’s minister of investment.
