Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manchester United, where he won six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, and numerous domestic honours. As a key figure for the England national team, Ferdinand earned 81 caps, representing his country at the highest level.Since retiring from football, he has successfully transitioned into broadcasting and business, becoming a respected voice in football analysis and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.This episode was filmed in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where Rio visited to launch Curate — a luxury concierge, experience, and guest management company. Through Curate, Rio aims to showcase the Kingdom as he sees it: shaped by the incredible experiences he’s had and driven by a deep passion for sharing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture with the world.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manchester United, where he won six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, and numerous domestic honours. As a key figure for the England national team, Ferdinand earned 81 caps, representing his country at the highest level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since retiring from football, he has successfully transitioned into broadcasting and business, becoming a respected voice in football analysis and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was filmed in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where Rio visited to launch Curate — a luxury concierge, experience, and guest management company. Through Curate, Rio aims to showcase the Kingdom as he sees it: shaped by the incredible experiences he’s had and driven by a deep passion for sharing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture with the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manches

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Christophe Farnaud shares insights into his unique role of representing 27 nations and the evolving relationship between Europe and Saudi Arabia. He discusses the rapid transformation he is witnessing in Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation, from outdated perceptions to bold new policies—and the complexities of high-stakes diplomacy.&nbsp;The conversation explores key economic milestones, including the launch of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh, as well as transformative visa and tourism policies, social shifts, cultural exchanges, and educational collaborations. Together, these dynamic changes are reshaping the region and ushering in a powerful new era for both Europe and Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;0:00 Intro2:02 Saudi Arabia: Past and Present Impressions5:01 Changing Views on Saudi Arabia8:07 A Day in the Life of an Ambassador11:15 Navigating Accelerated Change13:00 The Passion &amp; Complexity of Diplomacy14:36 Bridging Economic Partnerships18:08 Visa &amp; Tourism Policies24:09 Empowerment, Women &amp; Youth40:40 Education, Culture &amp; Sustainability44:03 Economic &amp; Cultural Dialogue49:32 Local Opportunities &amp; Inclusive Hiring50:09 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

<description>&lt;p&gt;Christophe Farnaud shares insights into his unique role of representing 27 nations and the evolving relationship between Europe and Saudi Arabia. He discusses the rapid transformation he is witnessing in Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation, from outdated perceptions to bold new policies—and the complexities of high-stakes diplomacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores key economic milestones, including the launch of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh, as well as transformative visa and tourism policies, social shifts, cultural exchanges, and educational collaborations. Together, these dynamic changes are reshaping the region and ushering in a powerful new era for both Europe and Saudi Arabia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:02 Saudi Arabia: Past and Present Impressions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:01 Changing Views on Saudi Arabia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:07 A Day in the Life of an Ambassador&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:15 Navigating Accelerated Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:00 The Passion &amp;amp; Complexity of Diplomacy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:36 Bridging Economic Partnerships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:08 Visa &amp;amp; Tourism Policies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:09 Empowerment, Women &amp;amp; Youth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:40 Education, Culture &amp;amp; Sustainability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:03 Economic &amp;amp; Cultural Dialogue&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:32 Local Opportunities &amp;amp; Inclusive Hiring&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;50:09 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Christophe Farnaud shares insights into his unique role of representing 27 nations and the evolving relationship between Europe and Saudi Arabia. He discusses the rapid transformation he is witnessing in Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation, from outd

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Former Chelsea, Arsenal &amp; England International with over 100 appearances for his country, Ashley Cole has approached his transition from a world-class player to an aspiring elite coach with patience, humility and a deep commitment to learning. No fluff here, Ashley vulnerably reflects on his early days when his mother had to work three jobs just so he could play Sunday league football. He opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what’s next for him in the world of football.&nbsp;0:00 Intro1:43 Life Choices &amp; Home Support4:55 Facing Ronaldo&nbsp;9:50 Tactics and Coaching14:20 Wenger vs Mourinho&nbsp;17:45 What's Missing at Chelsea?20:31 Preparing Saudi for World Cup 203426:55 What Went Wrong For England's Golden Generation33:42 Spain Porducing Great Talent and Teams36:50 Modern Fees and The Saudi Pro League42:17 MLS Experience &amp; Growth45:46 Coaching Career51:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea56:00 Regrets, Lessons, &amp; Future Goals59:42 Guilty Pleasures &amp; Final Thoughts&nbsp;

<description>&lt;p&gt;Former Chelsea, Arsenal &amp;amp; England International with over 100 appearances for his country, Ashley Cole has approached his transition from a world-class player to an aspiring elite coach with patience, humility and a deep commitment to learning. No fluff here, Ashley vulnerably reflects on his early days when his mother had to work three jobs just so he could play Sunday league football. He opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what’s next for him in the world of football.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:43 Life Choices &amp;amp; Home Support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:55 Facing Ronaldo&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9:50 Tactics and Coaching&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:20 Wenger vs Mourinho&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:45 What's Missing at Chelsea?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:31 Preparing Saudi for World Cup 2034&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:55 What Went Wrong For England's Golden Generation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:42 Spain Porducing Great Talent and Teams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:50 Modern Fees and The Saudi Pro League&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:17 MLS Experience &amp;amp; Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;45:46 Coaching Career&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;56:00 Regrets, Lessons, &amp;amp; Future Goals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;59:42 Guilty Pleasures &amp;amp; Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Former Chelsea, Arsenal &amp; England International with over 100 appearances for his country, Ashley Cole has approached his transition from a world-class player to an aspiring elite coach with patience, humility and a deep commitment to learning. No

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Hana Basrawi is a Saudi fitness entrepreneur and influencer, best known as the founder of THYGA Official, a brand focused on empowering women through health and wellness. With a background split between Saudi Arabia and the UK, Hana blends cultural influences to promote confidence and individuality, THYGA inspired by the Arabic word for “trust,” offers science-backed fitness programs tailored to energy fluctuations, helping women optimize their workouts while balancing busy lives.Hana opens up about the challenges of growing up as a cross-cultural kid, navigating her parents’ divorce, and coping with the loss of her father just a year ago. She shares her journey with honesty and depth, offering insight into resilience and personal growth.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hana Basrawi is a Saudi fitness entrepreneur and influencer, best known as the founder of THYGA Official, a brand focused on empowering women through health and wellness. With a background split between Saudi Arabia and the UK, Hana blends cultural influences to promote confidence and individuality, THYGA inspired by the Arabic word for “trust,” offers science-backed fitness programs tailored to energy fluctuations, helping women optimize their workouts while balancing busy lives.Hana opens up about the challenges of growing up as a cross-cultural kid, navigating her parents’ divorce, and coping with the loss of her father just a year ago. She shares her journey with honesty and depth, offering insight into resilience and personal growth.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hana Basrawi is a Saudi fitness entrepreneur and influencer, best known as the founder of THYGA Official, a brand focused on empowering women through health and wellness. With a background split between Saudi Arabia and the UK, Hana blends cultural inf

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Brian Ward is the Group CEO of Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company leading investment and long-term growth in global gaming and esports. With nearly 30 years of experience, he previously led worldwide studios at Activision Blizzard and held key roles at Electronic Arts and Microsoft. Under Brian’s leadership, Savvy has grown into a major player in the industry with 3,500 employees across 22 countries, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a global gaming and esports hub by 2030. 0:00 Intros6:23 Saudi Gaming Passion10:43 Skills Benefits of Gaming14:05 VR Innovation15:05 Industry Challenges16:55 Evolution of Games18:59 Sports Brand Partnerships25:55 Personal Favorites31:37 Acquisition Growth Success36:01 Horizontal Leadership38:08 Building a Talented Team40:05 Taking Risks Being Adaptable46:03 Overcoming Career Labels47:07 Savvy’s Mission Esports Dominance53:22 Final Thoughts Anecdotes

<description>&lt;p&gt;Brian Ward is the Group CEO of Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company leading investment and long-term growth in global gaming and esports. With nearly 30 years of experience, he previously led worldwide studios at Activision Blizzard and held key roles at Electronic Arts and Microsoft. Under Brian’s leadership, Savvy has grown into a major player in the industry with 3,500 employees across 22 countries, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a global gaming and esports hub by 2030. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Intros&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:23 Saudi Gaming Passion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:43 Skills Benefits of Gaming&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:05 VR Innovation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:05 Industry Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:55 Evolution of Games1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:59 Sports Brand Partnerships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:55 Personal Favorites&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:37 Acquisition Growth Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:01 Horizontal Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;38:08 Building a Talented Team&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:05 Taking Risks Being Adaptable&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:03 Overcoming Career Labels&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:07 Savvy’s Mission Esports Dominance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;53:22 Final Thoughts Anecdotes&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Brian Ward is the Group CEO of Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company leading investment and long-term growth in global gaming and esports. With nearly 30 years of experience, he previously led worldwide studios at Activision Blizzar

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