Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and others have framed their participation as a matter of open expression. Yet they’re maddeningly vague about how much dissent is possible in Saudi Arabia.
Category: Saudi Arabia
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OPEC Plus Agrees to Small Boost in Oil Production
Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of the oil cartel, sees advantages in increasing output despite market risks.
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Celebrities Gather to Celebrate Met Opera’s 2025 Season
Celebrities gathered to celebrate the Metropolitan Opera’s new season, which opened with “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.”
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Football Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King
Saudi Arabia will host a flag football tournament featuring N.F.L. stars in the spring, in a mutually beneficial sports expansion.
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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
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Oil Prices Could Climb Higher if Mideast Tensions Escalate
A sustained rise in the price of crude oil, which jumped sharply after Israel attacked Iran, could hurt consumers and President Trump’s efforts to bring down energy costs.
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U.S. Oil Companies Are ‘Battening Down the Hatches’
The industry is bracing for the OPEC Plus oil cartel’s meeting on Saturday, which is widely expected to further increase oil production despite weak demand.
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Inside the Rift Over Trump’s A.I. Deals in the Gulf
The president’s Middle East visit produced multibillion-dollar technology investments by the Saudis and Emiratis. But they face political pushback at home.