Ahmed Al Omran

Ahmed Al Omran is a seasoned journalist covering Saudi Arabia for the Financial Times, with previous stints at the Wall Street Journal and NPR. He is the author of the Substack newsletter “Riyadh Bureau,” offering in-depth insights into modern Saudi Arabia. Al Omran is also active on Twitter, providing updates and analysis on the region’s developments.
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04  MAR  2024

Endel
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Editions
04  MAR  2024
The Monday Media Diet with Ahmed Al Omran
On Endel, hand coding, and Kottke
09  DEC  2020
Why is this interesting? - The Blockade Edition
On Qatar, regional politics, and a potential resolution to crisis
03  JUL  2020
Why is this interesting? - The Saudi Arabia Edition 
On tourism, the hajj season, and domestic travel