Désirée Kaiser discusses Saudi Arabia's socio-economic transformations and changing German perspectives.

Inside Saudi Arabia's Transformation: Insights from Middle East Consultant Désirée Kaiser

In an exclusive interview with Saudi Times, Désirée Kaiser discusses how Saudi women are spearheading the kingdom's modernization efforts and the societal impact of Vision 2030 initiatives.

by Dahlia Rahaimy | 13th Jul 2024

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Food security is a top priority for the Saudi government, supported by advanced agriculture and water management initiatives. (Source: Pexels)

Embracing Farming: Saudi Arabia's Path to Self-Sufficiency

This articles provides an in-depth look at Saudi Arabia's efforts towards self-sufficiency through farming. Explore the country's initiatives, challenges, and the pivotal role of agriculture in shaping its future.

May 24, 2024

Guido Steinberg on Saudi Arabia: From historical roots to current developments. (Source: Pexels)

Exploring Saudi Complexity: A Conversation with Guido Steinberg

Read about the complexities of Saudi Arabia, guided by the expertise of Islamic, Middle East and terrorism researcher Guido Steinberg.

Feb 25, 2023

Tribes still play a significant role in Gulf countries societies and politics.

Book: Tribal Dynamics in the Gulf, exploring Influences

Tribes have always been a cornerstone of Arab society, especially in the Gulf region. Their enduring influence, shapes the political and social landscapes across GCC countries as explained in the book "Tribal Dynamics in the Gulf: Past and Present."

Jul 6, 2022

Thompson explores into how current transformations impact the lives and perceptions of Saudi men.

Thompson’s Book: Saudi Men's Perspectives

Dr. Mark Thompson explores in his interview with SaudiTimes the evolving roles and identities of young Saudi men in his new book, "Being Young Male and Saudi: Identity and Politics in a Globalized Kingdom.'' Amidst significant socio-economic changes driven by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Thompson explores into how these transformations impact the lives and perceptions of Saudi men.

May 26, 2022

Prof. Freitag's book on Jeddah's history sheds light on its multicultural past, offering insights for contemporary issues.

Viewing modern Saudi Arabia from a historical Perspective

German historian Professor Ulrike Freitag, director of the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient in Berlin, spoke to SaudiTimes in her latest book “A History of Jeddah: The Gate to Mecca in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries’’ published in February 2020. Speaking about a historical melting pot like Jeddah in days, when immigration, tolerance, and togetherness are more than ever central issues in worldwide discussions beyond countries’ borders and people’s mind, is of special significance.

Dec 29, 2020

Angeles Espinosa has spent decades reporting on the Arab world, through which she has received many awards. (Source: nuevecuatrouno)

Spanish Journalist's Adventure: Insights on Saudi Arabia's societal Shifts

Angeles Espinosa, Spanish journalist for the Arab world, recently embarked on a journey to Saudi Arabia. With over 40 visits to the country, this was Espinosa first tourism-focused trip, offering her a new lens through which to examine the country's ongoing reforms and cultural transformations. Amidst discussions on societal change and historical treasures like Mada'n Saleh Saleh, she shares her insights on Saudi's path to towards modernity and the challenges it faces.

Jun 1, 2020

Bizzie's Memoir: A Journey from Kenya to Saudi Arabia

Meet Elizabeth Frost, affectionately known as Bizzie, whose life story reads like a captivating novel traversing continents and cultures. From her idyllic childhood in Kenya's tea-growing district to her unexpected journey to Saudi Arabia, Bizzie's narrative is a tapestry woven with adventure, resilience, and transformation.

May 5, 2020

Interview of Dahlia Rahaimy to Lucas Skrobot

Interview with Lucas Skrobot: Exploring Education and Culture in Saudi Arabia

In a dynamic interview with Lucas Skrobot, founder and host of OWN THE FUTURE, I had the opportunity to explain the changes and developments of cultural values in Saudi Arabia.

Apr 19, 2020

In her writings Gudrun Harrer equips readers with the knowledge to understand the tumultuous developments in the Arab world. (Source: Pexels)

Harrer: Finding Understanding and Acceptance

I came across Gudrun Harrer for the first time on Twitter. Reading her articles was smooth like reading prose rather than a political analysis. This was not due only to the Austrian charm and irony in her writing, but her deep knowledge and vision of things that make it easy to understand and learn. Despite a few points here and there that I would say are a Western mentality, I would agree with much of what she writes.

Oct 13, 2019

On Saudi Women Ability to travel with BBC Radio

In my interview with BBC Arabic Radio, featured on the program "Alkhalij Haza AlIsbugh" (The Gulf This Week) with Dr. Suheil Aranki, we explored the newly acquired freedom for Saudi women to travel independently. This timely discussion followed a controversial sermon on Eid Al Adha, where a Saudi man criticized the government’s progressive stance towards women, highlighting the societal readiness and potential challenges associated with these developments.

Aug 25, 2019

Exploring Saudi Arabia's transformative reforms with EU-Gulf Info Center. (Source: Pexels)

Understanding Saudi Reforms: Interview with EU-Gulf Info Center

In an interview with Cinzia Blanco for the EU-Gulf Info Center, I discussed the role and impact of reforms in Saudi Arabia on society. The EU-Gulf Info Center, a think tank based in Rome, focuses on building bridges between Europe and the Gulf.

Apr 24, 2019

Exploring Women's Status in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Pexels)

Dbate Interview: Exploring Saudi Women's Status

As an eyewitness on current developments happening in Saudi Arabia, I discussed the status of women in Saudi Arabia and necessary reforms, contrary to the wrong images and impressions given on Saudi women and their live-in international media.

Apr 23, 2019