Saudi Arabia: blood and circuses
Summary: a mass execution underlines the ruthlessness with which MbS is pursuing his dream of reshaping the kingdom in his image.
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Riyadh hosts delayed investment forum
Summary: the Future Investment Initiative had a big splash at its launch in Riyadh in 2017. But after the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi ‘Davos in the desert’ has struggled.
Gaming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Summary: the purchase of a gaming company by MiSK looks a shrewd investment but one that opens up many questions about MbS’ charitable foundation.
MENA wars in the shadow of Covid-19
Summary: Will the global battle against coronavirus help to counter three major MENA wars? The evidence is mixed.
GCC States and Social Media Disruption in an Era of Transition
Chapter 14 of new Arab Digest / Global Policy Journal e-book examines the impact of social media on the GCC: radical disruption bypassing formal hierarchies and changing social dynamics challenges the leadership and raises security concerns.