Ben Hubbard

Ben Hubbard is an experienced Middle East correspondent and the Beirut bureau chief for The New York Times.

With over a decade of reporting from various countries in the region, including Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia, Hubbard has developed a deep understanding of the area's complex political landscape.

His extensive time spent in Saudi Arabia, observing and documenting the changes brought about by MBS, has provided him with unique insights into the kingdom's evolving dynamics.

Hubbard's expertise in Arabic and his ability to navigate the intricacies of Saudi culture have allowed him to offer a nuanced perspective on the rise of MBS and its implications for Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.