The New York Times – On the Runway:
In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.
Category: Saudi Arabia
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Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
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‘Unidentified’ Review: A High-Concept Murder Mystery
The New York Times – Film:
The director Haifaa Al-Mansour (“Wadjda”) concludes a trilogy about women resisting societal constraints in Saudi Arabia with a whodunit.
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Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera
The New York Times – Music:
The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks.
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‘Desert Warrior’ Review: An Extra-Lavish Epic From Saudi Arabia
The New York Times – Film:
An action-adventure film set in seventh-century Arabia features many fighting men, but the warrior of the title turns out to be the British-Saudi actress Aiysha Hart.
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Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
The New York Times – Travel:
Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.
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Melania Trump Goes Saudi Green
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At the official dinner for Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first lady offered an unexpected sign of allegiance.
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Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival
The New York Times – Film:
Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and others have framed their participation as a matter of open expression. Yet they’re maddeningly vague about how much dissent is possible in Saudi Arabia.