Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in such pairings.
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At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline
American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
Inside Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: Adulation and Not a Whiff of Protests
At every step of President Trump’s whirlwind tour, he has been treated with the kind of honor and respect he has long desired.
Arabia Saudita recibe a Trump con toda la opulencia y el lujo de la realeza
El príncipe heredero saudita dio al presidente Trump una cálida bienvenida, reflejo de la amistad entre una familia real y una familia presidencial con alianzas diplomáticas y empresariales.
Saudis Greet Trump to His Tastes, With Pomp, Opulence and Real Estate
The Saudi crown prince gave President Trump a warm and opulent welcome, reflecting the amity between a royal family and presidential family with diplomatic and business alliances.
Trump Cites $600 Billion in Saudi Deals, but Real Figure Appears Lower
The White House was shy on details about the agreements, and the projects’ costs totaled less than half the number it announced.
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President Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, the first major international trip of his second term. He has told advisers that he wants to sign deals worth more than $1 trillion.
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Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia, Kicking Off Tour of Gulf States
President Trump, who will also go to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, has told advisers that he wants to sign deals worth more than $1 trillion on the trip.
When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex
Women say that embassy officials added a new level of indignity to the abuse they suffered while working abroad.