Saudi Arabia will reopen cinemas 35 years later
The Saudi Arabian authorities are ready to take a step that is truly unprecedented in the modern history of the state - to return to the country cinemas that were closed more than three decades ago. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing a statement from the Kingdom's Ministry of Culture. "This marks a watershed moment in the Kingdom's cultural economy," said Culture Minister Alawwada in a statement. a catalyst for economic growth and diversification. By developing the broader cultural sector, we will create new employment and learning opportunities and enrich the way the kingdom's people entertain. ”The country's first cinema is expected to welcome visitors as early as March 2018. There is only one public cinema in the country - the IMAX hall in the science and technology center in the city of Al-Khobar. It is worth noting that this is not the first significant reform of public life carried out by the Saudi Arabian authorities. For example, in September 2017, King Salman bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud issued a decree that, for the first time in the country's history, allowed women to drive vehicles. Saudi Arabia is considered one of the most conservative states in the world. The Topic of Article: Saudi Arabia will reopen cinemas 35 years later. |
