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In "Opinion / Voices"
One year ago, the world media asked if another “roaring twenties” were upon us — a post-pandemic period of prosperity.I think we may have a different point of view about this now.Halfway through the year and the international headlines are telling a much different story.But let’s be optimistic, shall we?In these times of growing global uncertainty, volatility and divisions, one common denominator that can bring us all together is healthcare.The pandemic, while tough, has shown us the way. I don’t remember a single another occasion in my lifetime when the world collectively faced the same crisis irrespective of nation or background, whether young or old, rich or poor.Whether a world leader, a billionaire or a rice farmer, the rules were the same.It has succeeded in bringing us...
August 03, 2022
Healthcare Diplomacy: Diverse voices should tackle problems that transcend borders and politics
Dear Thomas Friedman,I and the others may not agree with what you write, but the truth is, what you write is read all over the world.Yes, no doubt about it, and we got used to it. Sports and politics are mixed forever. Always together.Sports and Politics. We have seen it and will continue to see it. From the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics to Qatar World Cup 2022 and all other international sporting events.Tom, out of the blue, the whole world is reading and seeing so many articles, Op-Eds, talk shows and tweets talking about golf. Not only about golf as a sport and entertainment, but so much talk about Saudi sports activities. All activities.So, what is it about golf, golfers, golf enthusiasts, and golf courses? Is it an all-American sport or is it an international sport played by...
July 29, 2022
A conversation with Thomas Friedman: LIV & PGA
July 18, 2022
US-Saudi relationship: Vital for Global stability
June 29, 2022
GCC has an opportunity to play a role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis
Globally, healthcare remains a topic of debate, specifically whether it is a right or a privilege, which has major implications for primary stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, and governments.However, no such debate exists in Saudi Arabia because healthcare is inveterately regarded as a fundamental human right, and the government has historically protected citizens’ right to healthcare: Public healthcare coverage is free, accessible to every citizen, and fully funded by non-tax-based governmental subsidies delivered to a number of government agencies.In spite of this, the private sector continues to play an active role in delivering healthcare services to self-pay patients and policyholders who are typically employees of private-sector entities that are legally...
June 27, 2022
A paradigm shift in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system
Just a few days ago, a statement was issued by the Saudi Royal Court that said: Upon the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, President of the United States of America, Mr. Joseph R. Biden will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on July 15 -16, 2022.The announcement was breaking news in media outlets around the world.So, what does the world expect from this historical visit?
Facts, not opinions
Every Saudi family has or had a father, mother, son or daughter who either visited the US or attended schools in the United States. Every Saudi I know has visited more American states than many Americans did. I myself have been to every American state. And, yes, including Alaska. For many decades, Saudi Arabia had the most extensive scholarship program in the world in which...
June 23, 2022
Saudi-US relations: President Biden ... welcome to the Kingdom
June 12, 2022
What had happened between Saudi Arabia and America would not be repeated
By Abdulateef Al-Mulhim*Oil is here to stay... And no, the US is not a renewable energy powerhouse. The US is still a fossil fuel powerhouse.Now, if the issue is oil production, consumption, oil technologies, petroleum reserve, high oil prices, low oil prices, giant oil companies or books and conferences about oil, then, there is only one country that comes to my mind. It is the United States of America and no one else. Oil is what made America the one and only world super power.America is the only country in the world that can benefit from either low or high prices no matter how high or how low. Simply put, America can handle even a $200 oil barrel. As a matter of fact, higher oil prices is an advantage for the US.The reason for this is, with high price America will end up having more...
June 11, 2022
US, the world and $200 a barrel
By Youssef Bin Trad Al-SaadounThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked first in the evaluation of people's optimism for the future of their countries. The Ipsos survey “What worries the world” showed that 92 percent of Saudis see their country moving in the right direction, followed by India with 77percent.The survey covered 28 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Britain, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russia, Korea South, Spain, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States.The online survey was conducted by Ipsos, a global research and marketing company. The Online Panel System of Ipsos surveyed 19,000 participants from those countries, during the period...
May 12, 2022
Saudis vis-à-vis people's worries about the future of their nations
April 17, 2022
Saudi Arabia and the Arab world… Is it a long way to go?
