Migrant from Saudi Arabia on trial for car attack at Christmas market that resulted in six deaths
Trial Begins for Saudi Doctor Charged with Murder BERLIN (AP) – A Saudi physician is facing murder charges in connection with a car crash that resulted in six fatalities at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, last year. The trial commenced on Monday. The suspect, 51-year-old Taleb al-Abdelmohsen, was transported via helicopter to a specialized […]
Saudi Arabia updates the oppressive ‘Kafala’ system for migrant workers.
Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala System Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the kafala system, a framework that had effectively reduced roughly 13 million migrant workers to a state resembling indentured servitude, granting employers significant control over their lives. In Arabic, kafala translates to “sponsorship.” This system, introduced during the 1950s oil boom, aimed to facilitate and […]
Michael Lombardi from UNC visited Saudi Arabia for a possible PIF investment.
According to a report, Michael Lombardi, the general manager of the University of North Carolina football team, visited Saudi Arabia prior to the season to explore potential investment opportunities with the country’s Public Investment Fund. This trip was not sanctioned by the university, but UNC’s vice president for public affairs, Stoyer, indicated that it occurred […]
Kimmel questions Aziz Ansari about his comedy show in Saudi Arabia
Jimmy Kimmel Critiques Aziz Ansari’s Saudi Comedy Festival Appearance On Monday, liberal talk show host Jimmy Kimmel called out comedian Aziz Ansari for participating in a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia, highlighting that he’s not alone in facing scrutiny for taking money from such sources. The recent comedy festival in Riyadh has been causing quite […]
Trevor Noah discusses Charlie Kirk, Saudi Arabia, and American comedians being cautious during Trump’s presidency.
Trevor Noah discussed how comedy is often one of the first casualties in authoritarian regimes, pointing out that his fellow comedians feel they are “sacrificing themselves” under Trump. He recounted his childhood, highlighting that from the ages of six to nearly ten, he experienced a lack of freedom of speech in South Africa, where he […]
Bill Burr responds to critics regarding his performance at the Saudi Arabia comedy show
Bill Burr Defends Saudi Arabia Comedy Show Amid Criticism Comedian Bill Burr has responded to criticism surrounding his recent appearance at a comedy festival in Riyadh, asserting that he “doesn’t care what anyone thinks.” These comments were made during a live taping of “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” on Sunday, where he addressed backlash related […]
Comedian Jessica Kirson Apologizes for Her Performance in Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Comedian Jessica Kilson Expresses Regret After Performing in Saudi Arabia Jessica Kilson, a lesbian comedian, recently issued an apology regarding her performance at a comedy festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She stated that her intention to visit was to support Saudi LGBTQ+ individuals, emphasizing their need to feel acknowledged and appreciated. In a conversation with […]
Comedians at Saudi Arabia festival criticized by Washington Post
Criticism of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival The Washington Post Editorial Board expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday regarding the participation of stand-up comedians at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. The board described the performances as “bad jokes” and raised concerns about the financial ties to an oppressive regime. In their editorial, they condemned around 50 […]
Bill Maher questions Dave Chappelle’s statement about free speech in Saudi Arabia
Bill Maher Critiques Dave Chapelle’s Views on Free Speech On his show “Real Time,” Bill Maher expressed his thoughts on comedian Dave Chapelle’s remarks about freedom of speech during the recent Riad Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Maher noted that Chapelle claimed he felt he could speak more freely in Saudi Arabia than in the […]
Dave Chappelle Says It’s Simpler to Converse in Saudi Arabia than in the U.S.
Dave Chappelle Discusses Comedy in Saudi Arabia During his performance at the Riad Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle remarked that he found it “easy to talk to” people in Saudi Arabia. He didn’t go into specifics but referenced the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. “In America now, they say that talking about Charlie Kirk will […]