As President Trump arrived in Riyadh for his second official visit, I joined BBC Radio 5 Live’s Gulfcast with Matt Chorley. Our conversation focused on the political aims of the five-day Gulf tour—and, more importantly, on how Saudi society, particularly its youth, perceived the event. For many, the spectacle was less about diplomacy and more about concrete hopes: international exposure, economic opportunity, and future mobility.
Jun 18, 2025
Stay in touch by signing up for the SAUDITIMES newsletter and let me be the bridge between Saudi Arabia and the Western world.