Bilal Saab's guest appearances

Bilal Saab

Fisk og Preik

The Beirut Banyan

The 966

Michael Young

Shadi Hamid

Hani Hassan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Chris Johnson

Johns Hopkins

Afshin Molavi

Daniel Dennett

Qassem Soleimani

Kim Ghattas

Mark Thompson

Sean Foley

Tom Young

Jack Fowler

Lars Lenth

OwlTail

0:57 - A new personal status law in Saudi Arabia is set to be a game-changer for Saudi women, in addition to having significant real-life impact for everyone in Saudi Arabia. The personal status law is one of the four laws announced by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in February, which is designed to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the kingdom's judicial system – a move that will eventually lead to a fully codified law. The crown prince noted that the personal status draft was drawn from the provisions of Islamic Shariah, and took into account the latest legal trends and modern international judicial practices, keeping abreast of developments and changes.7:46 - Foxconn might build a $9 billion plant in Saudi Arabia, and that could be a big deal. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, is in talks with Saudi officials about the prospect of opening a $9 billion factory in NEOM, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The company is looking at jointly building a $9 billion multipurpose facility that could make microchips, electric-vehicle components and other electronics like displays.18:26 - One of the biggest transformations in Saudi Arabia has very little to do with Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia's military is undergoing a massive overhaul...the largest since the founding of the Kingdom. We talk with author, researcher and professor Bilal Saab about the major modernizations and thorough reconstruction of the security apparatus in the Kingdom. Bilal talks about his recent piece for the MEI.edu, A Gradual Reset with Saudi Arabia, as well as his forthcoming book, Rebuilding Arab Defense, available in May. 1:14:57 - Yallah! •Aramco, ACWA Power, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Ma’aden and ENOWA (a water and energy firm) signed non-binding MOUs to become the first members of Middle East and North Africa regional Voluntary Carbon Market, which the Public Investment Fund launched last year in cooperation with the Saudi stock exchange. PIF said further partners on both the demand and supply side will be on boarded in the coming months, ahead of an introductory round of auctions in fourth quarter of 2022. [Bloomberg]•Saudi Arabia plans to introduce 60 water projects worth 35 billion Saudi riyals ($9.33bn) as the kingdom accelerates efforts to become the world's largest desalination market. Once completed, the projects will nearly triple Saudi Arabia's desalination capacity to 7.5 million cubic meters of water a day by 2027, from 2.54 cubic metres per day in 2021. [The National]•The Saudi Super League will begin in June, and attention is now turning to the venues selected for its debut season. The challenger to the PGA tour that has caused controversy for months will begin without the major defection that league CEO Greg Norman had hoped would occur. The eight-tournament series runs from 9 June to 30 October and will comprise seven regular season events and a Team Championship grand finale Match Play. [CNN]•Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco pledged to hike investments by around 50% this year as it reported a doubling in 2021 profits. Aramco benefitted from a more than 50% surge in oil prices last year, as increased COVID-19 vaccination rates and loosening restrictions resulted in demand outpacing supply. [Nasdaq]•Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and the Jada Fund of Funds have teamed up to create a platform that will connect Saudi entrepreneurs with investors abroad, according to a report in the National. Catalyse Saudi will host a series of events, the first of which will take place this month in Jeddah and Riyadh under the theme of disruptive technology. [The National]•Saudi Arabia is planning to raise its port occupancy rate to 70 percent by 2030, CNBC reported citing the head of the Saudi Ports Authority. This comes as the transshipment rate at the Saudi ports grew by more than 35 percent in 2021, Omar bin Talal Hariri disclosed.

0:57 - A new personal status law in Saudi Arabia is set to be a game-changer for Saudi women, in addition to having significant real-life impact for everyone in Saudi Arabia. The personal status law is one of the four laws announced by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in February, which is designed to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the kingdom's judicial system – a move that will eventually lead to a fully codified law. The crown prince noted that the personal status draft was drawn from the provisions of Islamic Shariah, and took into account the latest legal trends and modern international judicial practices, keeping abreast of developments and changes.7:46 - Foxconn might build a $9 billion plant in Saudi Arabia, and that could be a big deal. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, is in talks with Saudi officials about the prospect of opening a $9 billion factory in NEOM, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The company is looking at jointly building a $9 billion multipurpose facility that could make microchips, electric-vehicle components and other electronics like displays.18:26 - One of the biggest transformations in Saudi Arabia has very little to do with Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia's military is undergoing a massive overhaul...the largest since the founding of the Kingdom. We talk with author, researcher and professor Bilal Saab about the major modernizations and thorough reconstruction of the security apparatus in the Kingdom. Bilal talks about his recent piece for the <a href="http://MEI.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MEI.edu</a>, <a href="https://www.mei.edu/publications/gradual-reset-saudi-arabia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Gradual Reset with Saudi Arabia</a>, as well as his forthcoming book, <a href="https://www.rienner.com/title/Rebuilding_Arab_Defense_US_Security_Cooperation_in_the_Middle_East" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebuilding Arab Defense</a>, available in May. 1:14:57 - Yallah! •Aramco, ACWA Power, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Ma’aden and ENOWA (a water and energy firm) signed non-binding MOUs to become the first members of Middle East and North Africa regional Voluntary Carbon Market, which the Public Investment Fund launched last year in cooperation with the Saudi stock exchange. PIF said further partners on both the demand and supply side will be on boarded in the coming months, ahead of an introductory round of auctions in fourth quarter of 2022. [<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-22/saudi-pif-signs-pacts-with-first-partners-for-mena-carbon-market?sref=5jMtLoGc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>]•Saudi Arabia plans to introduce 60 water projects worth 35 billion Saudi riyals ($9.33bn) as the kingdom accelerates efforts to become the world's largest desalination market. Once completed, the projects will nearly triple Saudi Arabia's desalination capacity to 7.5 million cubic meters of water a day by 2027, from 2.54 cubic metres per day in 2021. [<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2022/03/16/saudi-arabia-to-unveil-60-water-projects-worth-933bn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The National</a>]•The Saudi Super League will begin in June, and attention is now turning to the venues selected for its debut season. The challenger to the PGA tour that has caused controversy for months will begin without the major defection that league CEO Greg Norman had hoped would occur. The eight-tournament series runs from 9 June to 30 October and will comprise seven regular season events and a Team Championship grand finale Match Play. [<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/19/sport/saudi-golf-league-greg-norman-spt-intl/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNN</a>]•Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco pledged to hike investments by around 50% this year as it reported a doubling in 2021 profits. Aramco benefitted from a more than 50% surge in oil prices last year, as increased COVID-19 vaccination rates and loosening restrictions resulted in demand outpacing supply. [<a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/saudi-arabia-hikes-oil-investments-as-it-profits-from-price-surge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nasdaq</a>]•Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and the Jada Fund of Funds have teamed up to create a platform that will connect Saudi entrepreneurs with investors abroad, according to a report in the National. Catalyse Saudi will host a series of events, the first of which will take place this month in Jeddah and Riyadh under the theme of disruptive technology. [<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2022/03/21/saudi-arabias-ministry-of-investment-and-pif-backed-jada-partner-to-support-start-ups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The National</a>]•Saudi Arabia is planning to raise its port occupancy rate to 70 percent by 2030, CNBC reported citing the head of the Saudi Ports Authority. This comes as the transshipment rate at the Saudi ports grew by more than 35 percent in 2021, Omar bin Talal Hariri disclosed.

The major transformation and overhaul of Saudi Arabia's military with defense expert Bilal Saab and much more...

Bilal gjester pocasten og preiker blant annet om kveite- og skreifiske på Sørøya i Finnmark. Det blir lytterspørsmål, Adrians fiskevitsespalte og mye annet fjas som vanlig.

Fisk Og Preik - Episode 39 - Gjest: Bilal Saab

We're joined by Bilal Saab for Episode 126 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the interconnectedness of the moment and the possibilities for political change within Lebanon.Bilal analyzes the 'auditing' process protestors are delivering against the Lebanese state and the initial steps needed for long-term accountability. He also shares his views on long-term US engagement with the Lebanese Army.Bilal is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense and Security Program at The Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. The two articles mentioned in this episode are:'Lebanon crisis: How the US can bypass Hezbollah and help the people':https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/lebanon-crisis-how-the-us-can-bypass-hezbollah-and-help-the-people-1.987362and 'Lebanon’s inconvenient truths':https://www.mei.edu/publications/lebanons-inconvenient-truthsIf you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanAnd subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyanTwitter: beirut_banyanFacebook: The Beirut BanyanWebsite: www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

We're joined by Bilal Saab for Episode 126 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the interconnectedness of the moment and the possibilities for political change within Lebanon. Bilal analyzes the 'auditing' process protestors are delivering against the Lebanese state and the initial steps needed for long-term accountability. He also shares his views on long-term US engagement with the Lebanese Army. Bilal is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense and Security Program at The Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. The two articles mentioned in this episode are: 'Lebanon crisis: How the US can bypass Hezbollah and help the people': <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/lebanon-crisis-how-the-us-can-bypass-hezbollah-and-help-the-people-1.987362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/lebanon-crisis-how-the-us-can-bypass-hezbollah-and-help-the-people-1.987362</a> and 'Lebanon’s inconvenient truths': <a href="https://www.mei.edu/publications/lebanons-inconvenient-truths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mei.edu/publications/lebanons-inconvenient-truths</a> If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut</a> Or donating through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> And subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyan Twitter: beirut_banyan Facebook: The Beirut Banyan Website: <a href="http://www.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

EPISODE 126: Potential and Priority with Bilal Saab