Coverage dated May 12, 2025

Elon Musk says Starlink was approved in Saudi Arabia

Headline from NBC New York

Musk also briefly discussed his other business ambitions in the region promising to bring Tesla robotaxis to Saudi Arabia at an unspecified date.

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Quartz

    Elon Musk just got a win for Starlink in Saudi Arabia (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    Musk also suggested bringing Tesla's robotaxis to the kingdom

  2. NBC New York

    Elon Musk says Starlink was approved in Saudi Arabia (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    Musk also briefly discussed his other business ambitions in the region promising to bring Tesla robotaxis to Saudi Arabia at an unspecified date.

  3. Insider

    Elon Musk says Starlink is coming to Saudi Arabia (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Musk said that Saudi Arabia had approved Starlink, his satellite internet service, for maritime and aviation use.

  4. Gizmodo

    Elon Musk Brings Starlink to Saudi Arabia as U.S. Oligarchs Join Trump in Middle East (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Trump bragged about the multi-billion dollar deals between Saudi Arabia and Big Tech.

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