Episode 53-Saudi Unscripted: Content, Change & Growth

In our 53rd episode, we're joined by Yasmin AlKhowaiter, host of The Majlis, a podcast where she talks to global thought leaders about Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation.

With a background in consulting, Yasmin has worked with both private and public sector clients—giving her a unique perspective on the region’s rapid evolution.

In this episode, we covered several topics including:

• The rise of content creators in Saudi Arabia
• Noticeable socioeconomic changes since 2016
• Saudi's relationship with Trump 2.0 and China

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Intro theme song-Arab and Muslim by StockMusic via Pixabay

Chapters

• 1:14 Beginning of discussion
• 1:45 Yasmin's background
• 5:41 What is the Majlis?
• 9:49 Saudi's image
• 12:38 Content creator landscape
• 15:24 Changes in KSA since 2016
• 19:42 Is Saudi the new Dubai?
• 20:55 Home ownership
• 22:49 Saudi financial sector
• 23:46 New social contract
• 26:45 Non-religious tourism
• 30:28 Business environment
• 34:23 Sovereign debt levels
• 36:30 Needed economic reforms
• 38:05 Relations with Trump 2.0
• 40:03 Chinese investment
• 41:19 Future of content creation
• 43:28 What's next for the Majlis?
• 45:23 Upcoming projects
• 46:30 Getting in touch; social media