Part 2 – The 966 Exclusive Interview with Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C.

The 966 features an exclusive, two-part interview with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi embassy in Washington. In Part 2 of the interview, the hosts ask Mr. Nazer about a wide range of issues, including about Saudi Arabia’s students in the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia’s relationship with Israel. The hosts also ask Fahad a little bit about growing up in the United States, including how he became a fan of the NFL’s New York Jets.

Nazer, who has been a contributor to SUSTG.com as well as Arab News and other publications in the region and United States, has served in the role since January 2019. Previously, Nazer served as a political consultant to the Embassy. He has held positions with JTG, Inc., Array Information Technology, Inc., and the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

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The 966 is a new podcast focusing on all things Saudi Arabia. From the team that publishes the most widely-read daily email newsletter on Saudi Arabia, The 966 explores the news, people, and issues that actually matter for the Kingdom through weekly conversations and interviews with Saudi business leaders, officials, newsmakers and others. Hosted by Richard Wilson and Lucien Zeigler, The 966 goes beyond the headlines and tackles complex economic, social and political issues – why they matter to and within Saudi Arabia, how they impact U.S. interests in the region and what they mean for the U.S.-Saudi relationship.