Saudi Arabia's Investment in Twitter Boosts Its Influence in Silicon Valley
Saudi Arabia's investment in Twitter has significantly increased the kingdom's influence within Silicon Valley. This financial stake and the strategic use of the platform have enabled the Saudi regime to suppress critics domestically. The relationship between Saudi investment and Twitter reflects broader power dynamics and media influence in the technology sector.
This analysis is presented in an Audio Long Read by Jacob Silverman, produced by Nicola Alexandrou with executive producer Ellie Bury, first published on 21 November 2025 and updated on 4 December 2025. The piece is an edited extract from the book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley, published by Bloomsbury Continuum.
The feature is part of the Guardian's Money Talks podcast series and is accompanied by a text version available on the Guardian’s website.
