Saudi Arabia Grants Citizenship to Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick
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Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to Travis Kalanick, Uber's co-founder, amid the country's efforts to attract foreign investment and talent, sparking debate among HN users about the implications and motivations behind this move.
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One might imagine that converting to Islam is required to gain citizenship in Saudi Arabia, so it’s certainly good timing here.
Not only that but you've put a target on your head for your own children's decisions.