"Saudi Needs to Communicate its Reforms Better to The World!" -Ali Shihabi 128

The Mo Show | Presented by KAFD

Ali Shihabi is an author and commentator, specialising in GeoPolitics with a focus on Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Ali has authored two books: “The Saudi Kingdom: Between the Jihadi Hammer and the Iranian Anvil”, published as part of Princeton University’s Middle East series, and “Arabian War Games”, a novel. His analyses have been featured in major publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Foreign Policy.

In what unfolded to be quite a raw conversation, Ali and Mo dive deep into Saudi Arabia’s recent advancements in the world of sports, entertainment, tourism, and quality of life, exploring how the country’s global image is being transformed under ‘Vision 2030.’ They also discuss the Saudi-U.S relationship that is approaching 100-years, the genocide in Gaza, the attacks on Lebanon and broader regional stability.