Interviews with Ali Shihabi
Ali Shihabi has been interviewed by major international media outlets including CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, and CNBC on topics ranging from Saudi-U.S. relations to regional security challenges in the Middle East. His media appearances provide expert analysis on Saudi Arabia’s political and economic transformation, the geopolitics of the Arabian Gulf, and the Kingdom’s evolving role in global affairs. As a frequent commentator on Middle Eastern politics, Shihabi offers balanced perspectives informed by his deep understanding of both Western and Arab viewpoints.
Ali Shihabi Interview with CNN on Crown Prince MBS visit to the White House
Discussing President Trumps visit to Riyadh 2
Discussing President Trumps visit to Riyadh 1
"Saudi Needs to Communicate Better to The World!" -Ali Shihabi 128 (4K)
The Majlis Episode 2: The transformation of Saudi Finance with Ali Shihabi
Interview with BBC - Lyse Doucet - Discussing President Trumps visit to Riyadh
Frankly Speaking | S11 E7 | Ali Shihabi, Saudi Political Commentator
Ali Shihabi Connect the World With Becky Anderson 2024 10 04
Interview with BBC on Israel and Palestine
Interview with Al-Arabiya on Saudi soft power
Discussing the Saudi-Iran-China deal with CNN
Interview with France 24 on China President Xi visit to Riyadh and its impact
interview with #Bloomberg TV on the China Saudi summit and impact on U.S. relations
Erdoğan in Saudi Arabia: Ali Shihabi reports • FRANCE 24 English
سؤال مباشر | هناك صورة غير صحيحة لدى الأميركيين عن ما يجري في السعودية.
Interview with Turkish TV about Saudi Turkish Relations post the Khashoggi tragedy
Ali Shihabi discusses the Saudi Succession on CNN
Ali Shihabi speaks with CNN about Saudi Arabia’s corruption crackdown
Ali Shihabi breaks down Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption drive on CNBC’s Squawk Box
Ali Shihabi discusses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to US on CNN
Ali Shihabi BBC interview on the negative image of Saudi Arabia
Is Saudi Arabia's MBS really a reformer? | UpFront
Ali Shihabi speaks on BBC about the Saudi succession
Ali Shihabi discusses the Qatar Crisis Live on Al Jazeera
Ali Shihabi speaks to CNN International about Saudi reforms and Vision 2030
Ali Shihabi Says the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relationship Is 'Very Solid'
Arabia Foundation's Ali Shihabi: Saudi Anti-Corruption Roundup Was Shock Therapy To Elites | CNBC
The Jamal Khashoggi tragedy with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour
Saudi Arabia’s corruption crackdown with Fareed Zakaria
Morning Joe on MSNBC
FT Video Program on NEOM
Saudi Arabia’s role in Yemen with Clarissa Ward of CNN
KSA Reforms with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria
Hudson Institute on Saudi US Relations
Michael Doran, Lee Smith, Mohammed Alyahya, and Ali Shihabi discuss Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the new direction of the Trump administration.
Carnegie Endowment on Reform in the Gulf
The seismic political transitions brought on by the Arab Spring has introduced new difficulties facing the Gulf monarchies’ ruling families, their political systems, and the political culture of a changing…
Atlantic Council on Gulf Crisis with Iran
Since May, the world has watched tensions rise in the Gulf, between Iran on one hand and the United States and its allies on the other. Just over the past…
Middle East Policy Council on Qatar Crisis
Ali Shihabi, Founder and Executive Director of The Arabia Foundation, discusses the regional and global implications of the GCC rift at the Middle East Policy Council. Shihabi posits that Saudi…
Arabia Foundation on the Future of the US-Saudi Relationship Post-Khashoggi
The brutal killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi produced a public opinion backlash against all things Saudi and left US—Saudi relations at their weakest in recent memory. In a…
Council on Foreign Relations on Saudi-Iran
On October 19th, the Arabia Foundation, the International Crisis Group, and the Council on Foreign Relations, co-hosted “The Widening Gulf: Saudi-Iran Confrontation in the Trump Era.” The event, which took…
Aspen Security Forum on Counterterrorism
Led by a dynamic new Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is modernizing its society, diversifying its economy, and moderating its version of Islam. It is also asserting itself militarily in the…
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ali Shihabi’s interviews?
Ali Shihabi’s interviews are available on this page, featuring appearances on CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, and other major networks.
What topics does Ali Shihabi discuss in interviews?
Topics include Saudi Arabia policy, Middle East regional affairs, US-Saudi relations, and geopolitical analysis.