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Lucien and Hanaa
January 18, 2025
It has been a minute since we have updated you, so we are popping into your inboxes today to make sure you tune into some of the great content we have been producing in 2025. We have highlighted some of the key guests we have hosted below, but don’t forget to tune in and subscribe to us on on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube for some great deep dives and news segments as well!
In our latest episode (48) we showed up in-person for an exclusive interview with Suliman Almazroua, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.
The CEO of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program discusses the transformative initiatives under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. He shares insights on his background, the importance of logistics, the role of AI, and the untapped potential of the mining sector. The discussion emphasizes the collaborative ecosystem being developed in Saudi Arabia, the attraction of global talent, and innovative programs for local entrepreneurs.
AlMazroua highlighted how NIDLP aims to diversify the economy away from oil dependency and how it has created local content policies that have led to irreversible changes in procurement.
We touch on ways the Kingdom has positioned itself as a global logistics hub, with logistics being a central focus of economic development.
We also touched on the role of AI, the mining sector, Saudi talent and the way in which transparency and accessibility for investors are prioritized through platforms NIDLP manages.
And since it has been some time since we checked in, we would also like to make sure you don’t miss out on some other fantastic content we launched over the past couple of months.
A must listen episode 46 with Hussein Attar, a leading venture capitalist and tech influencer who has been on the ground floor of the movement in Saudi Arabia, discusses the significant progress and road ahead for Saudi Arabia's goals of becoming a global technology powerhouse. He shares his journey from being a tech start-up founder to leading a venture capital fund, highlighting key milestones and government initiatives that have fostered entrepreneurship in the region.
Omar AlMaeena and Safwan Modir, founders of RedSea Camel Company and stars of the hit Netflix series 'Camel Quest' joined us on episode 44. Tired of their jobs and longing for something new, Omar and Safwan took a big leap in 2021, leaving their previous work in finance, entertainment and hospitality and founded a camel breeding farm in the largely-bucolic Qassim region of Saudi Arabia - this episode is a must, the dynamic duo have great stories to tell!
The TWENTY30 kicked off 2025 with Episode 40 where the hosts catch up on Lucien's move with family
Previously, on episode 39, co-hosts Dr. Hanaa Almoaibeand Lucien Zeigler are joined by Dina Amin, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Commission to talk about how Saudi Arabia is developing homegrown artistic talent and the work she’s doing in building an art ecosystem from the ground-up.
The Visual Arts Commission, as part of the Ministry of Culture, is tasked with ensuring Saudi Arabia develops into a vibrant creative community - and in appointing Dina in 2020 - are already full speed ahead. Dina spent over two decades in the space as part of Christie’s and other art houses around the world, and brought her energy and deep experiences from New York, London and Dubai to the role. With year-round events and activities now happening in Saudi Arabia, and a concerted effort to develop and foster local artists, Saudi Arabia is now emerging as a force on the global arts scene.
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