Podcast series

Riyada: Business, Tech, and Innovation in MENA

The Riyada podcast, continuing in its second year, serves as a window into the world of business, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa. This region contains some of the biggest international players in business and finance, and is quickly becoming a hub for entrepreneurs and new startups as well.

In its first year, the podcast mainly interviewed startup founders and discussed their motivations and challenges. This year, the podcast will focus on a broader spectrum of stakeholders and disruptors in the ecosystem, giving listeners a wider view of the dynamic individuals and economic forces shaping the region today. 

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Middle East Program

The Wilson Center’s Middle East Program serves as a crucial resource for the policymaking community and beyond, providing analyses and research that helps inform US foreign policymaking, stimulates public debate, and expands knowledge about issues in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.   Read more

Middle East Program