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Saudi music producer Saud Alturki: 'High Octane,' Busta Rhymes and the pressure that made him

The TWENTY30's co-hosts Hanaa Almoaibed and Lucien Zeigler sit down with Saud Alturki, Saudi music producer, curator, and founder of Brij Entertainment ahead of the release of his third album, High Octane. A project two and a half years in the making, the track list reads like a ...  Show more

CEO of the World Defense Show Andrew Pearcey joins to preview all things WDS 2026 in Riyadh

Andrew Pearcey, CEO of the World Defense Show (WDS 2026), joins hosts Lucien Zeigler and Hanaa Almoaibed for an exclusive interview and conversation ahead of the upcoming event set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8 to 12. Andrew shares insights into the uniqu ...  Show more

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