I visited Ann Arbor this week to speak at the University of Michigan's CMENAS colloquium about the evolution of Saudi Arabia's sports strategy. Listen to the entire lecture below.
Thanks, Ali! Yes, I think the WWE’s relationship with Saudi Arabia is still underexplored in comparison to Saudi’s investments in football, golf etc. It played a key role in helping to normalize relations with Saudi in the aftermath of Khasshogi’s assassination.
You're a natural storyteller Mr. Zidan
You’re too kind. But I do enjoy giving these talks and hope be on the university speaking circuit more regularly from now on.
Really good talk. I especially enjoyed the explanation of how important WWE has been for Saudi's sports strategy
Thanks, Ali! Yes, I think the WWE’s relationship with Saudi Arabia is still underexplored in comparison to Saudi’s investments in football, golf etc. It played a key role in helping to normalize relations with Saudi in the aftermath of Khasshogi’s assassination.