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AI and the new test of development in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s development story is often described through headline achievements: rising non-oil GDP, expanding digital infrastructure, and ambitious national transformation programs. These indicators matter. Yet development studies remind us that growth figures alone cannot explain how development is experienced in daily life, or whether it is sustainable. Saudi Arabia’s rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence now makes this distinction increasingly visible. In 2024 alone, non-oil GDP growth was reported at over 4% by major international and national sources, reflecting momentum beyond the oil economy.AI has moved swiftly from strategy documents into everyday life. National institutions such as the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) have positioned AI as part...
January 14, 2026

AI and the new test of development in Saudi Arabia

Why Al-Zoubaidi betrayed the South and stabbed Yemen in the back
Until a decade ago, Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi was not a prominent name in the southern political landscape. But he capitalized on the security and political vacuum in southern Yemen, as well as the legitimate government’s focus on the Houthi coup, to establish a parallel entity outside the framework of the state. He consistently raised separatist slogans—sometimes even racist ones—fueling division, violence, and instability across southern governorates. Thus, the threat to Yemen’s unity has not been limited to the Houthi rebellion in the north; but it has also expanded internally through parallel projects that carry alluring political slogans. They mask a deeper agenda: weakening the state and eroding its institutions. The Southern Transitional Council (STC) has transformed into a de...
January 08, 2026

Why Al-Zoubaidi betrayed the South and stabbed Yemen in the back

Saudi Arabia: When leadership is practiced, not proclaimed
As discussions around regional roles intensify and certain outdated concepts resurface in public discourse, it becomes necessary to distinguish between what is said about states and what they actually practice on the ground. Not every assessment is accurate, nor does every label reflect the true nature of a role—particularly when complex regional relationships are reduced to simplified headlines or superficial comparisons that fail to capture the long-term logic of political action. In its modern experience, Saudi Arabia has not sought to define itself through its surroundings, nor to frame its role in a superior or rhetorical manner. Instead, it has approached the region as a sphere of responsibility rather than a stage for display. Consequently, its presence has been consistently...
January 07, 2026

Saudi Arabia: When leadership is practiced, not proclaimed

Dr. Badr Alhussein.
Humanistic branding
Branding, whether for businesses or individuals, has become increasingly popular and is widely discussed in today’s job market. Building a strong brand is crucial for boosting the professional image of both companies and people in a highly competitive environment. It stands to reason that effective branding strategies lead to improved customer satisfaction and greater credibility, fostering a two-way interaction that enhances customer visibility and encourages timely yet proactive engagement with branding. In this article, I aim to demonstrate how branding serves as a spokesperson for a product, service, or value we cherish and promote, rather than merely as a symbolic representation of mass-produced goods sold to walk-in customers.Combined together, branding from a human perspective,...
December 16, 2025

Humanistic branding

Firas Tarabulsi
When the citizen is placed at the forefront…the budget speaks a different language
A close reading of Saudi Arabia’s fiscal policies in recent years reveals that what distinguishes them is not the volume of spending nor the allocation of provisions, but the philosophy underpinning them. Each annual budget is not a mere financial document; it is an expression of a leadership vision that understands transformation cannot be sustained unless the citizen remains at the center of national priorities. This is not a ceremonial phrase, but a governing principle consistently reinforced since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman solidified the concept that “the citizen is the engine of development,” and that reshaping the economy must be accompanied by redefining the state’s relationship with society on the basis of this centrality. One of the most striking dimensions of the...
December 06, 2025

When the citizen is placed at the forefront…the budget speaks a different language

Saudi oil pricing reflects confidence, not concern
Recent speculation about a potential adjustment in Saudi Arabia’s January crude pricing to Asia has prompted various interpretations abroad. But within the region, such moves are viewed through a different—and far more accurate—lens: one rooted in confidence, not constraint. Saudi Arabia’s pricing decisions have long aligned with a broader philosophy that prioritizes market balance, stability and the long-term reliability that Asian refiners have come to depend on. Any downward adjustment, if introduced, would reflect the Kingdom’s consistent approach to managing seasonal trends, supporting refining economics, and ensuring smooth flows during the softer demand window that typically marks the first quarter. What may be read internationally as a “multi-year low” is, in...
December 04, 2025

Saudi oil pricing reflects confidence, not concern

Firas Tarabulsi
The strategic shifts behind Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to Washington
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to Washington was not an event that fits within the confines of ordinary bilateral diplomacy. Its true meaning lies in understanding the delicate global scenario in which it occurred, and the exceptional protocol through which the U.S. capital received not merely an important guest—but a state entering a new phase in redefining its position within the emerging international order.In visits where ceremonial gestures speak before official statements, real analysis begins by decoding the signals of the moment—signals often more revealing than any subsequent communiqué.1. From a security partnership to a technological and industrial partnershipArtificial intelligence, advanced industries, data centers, and...
November 24, 2025

The strategic shifts behind Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to Washington

Waleed AlDayel.
AlUla’s living strategy
At the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), strategy is not a document — it is a living system that grows, adapts, and listens. Our approach is grounded in responsiveness: listening to AlUla itself, to its people, its landscapes, and its natural rhythm. This principle of attentiveness has shaped every milestone in our journey and guided us toward a deeper understanding of what progress truly means for AlUla. Over the years, AlUla’s strategy has matured from a concept rooted in exclusivity to one that celebrates authenticity. This shift reflects a more profound understanding of transformation — not as reinvention, but as renewal. AlUla today stands as a place where heritage, culture, and nature coexist in harmony, shaping experiences that are both meaningful and enduring. This philosophy...
November 18, 2025

AlUla’s living strategy

Salah Alghaydan.
The Saudi Arabia you’ve never been told about
In 2010, I was living in the United States for my studies, surrounded by people who welcomed me with a kindness I will never forget. I stayed with an American host family the entire time, and the woman who owned the house — Holly — made America feel like my second home. When I brought my wife and children from Riyadh to Denver, she insisted on hosting them for free. She showered my kids with gifts and warmth, and before long, our relationship had grown into a genuine friendship built on respect and simple, everyday goodness. Holly followed the news about Saudi Arabia, and some of the criticism felt fair — we all agreed that women not being allowed to drive at the time was long overdue for change. But whenever the American media pushed exaggerated narratives or painted Saudis with...
November 18, 2025

The Saudi Arabia you’ve never been told about

Beyond the traditional alliance: The visit that redefines balance
The visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington this week carries significance far beyond protocol.It represents a strategic moment of reassessment in the shape of relations between Riyadh and Washington.For a nation long viewed as a dependable ally, Saudi Arabia has today become a center of gravity through which the very balance of regional and global stability is being redefined.Since the Crown Prince’s first visit to the United States in 2018, the world has changed and with it, so has the Saudi equation.Amid rapid shifts in energy, regional security, and defense technologies, the Kingdom has restructured its relationship with Washington on the basis of balanced interests rather than fixed alliances. Riyadh no longer waits for signals from abroad before acting; it has...
November 16, 2025

Beyond the traditional alliance: The visit that redefines balance

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