Rory Jones

In this engaging discussion, Rory Jones, a WSJ Middle East reporter, delves into Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project, aimed at transforming the desert into a futuristic urban paradise. He explores the audacious plans for a desert ski resort and monumental skyscrapers. As they unpack the challenges of budget overruns and political hurdles, listeners also hear from individuals who left everything behind to be part of this extraordinary vision. The conversation raises fascinating questions about the feasibility and implications of such grand aspirations.

Journalists Rory Jones and Summer Said discuss Ukraine's efforts for peace support, Sudan crisis, Gaza cease-fire deal, and Russian ships in Cuban waters. Topics include civilian bloodshed tactics, global diplomatic maneuvers, Sudan's turmoil, Israel-Hamas negotiations, and geopolitical implications of Russian naval presence in the Caribbean.