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Saudi Arabia ended a 35-year ban on cinemas, pointing to the Crown Prince’s hopes for modernization

The kingdom's lifting of the ban is part of "Vision 2030," a major effort by the Crown Prince to modernize the Saudi Arabia by 2030.

  • Saudi Arabia lifted a 35-year ban on cinemas on Tuesday.
  • The kingdom's lifting of the ban is part of "Vision 2030," a major reform effort spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
  • The Crown Prince has made several moves toward creating a more modern society in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia lifted a 35-year ban on cinemas on Tuesday, marking steps towards creating a more modern society under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The kingdom's reissuing of cinema licences is part of "Vision 2030," a major modernization effort spearheaded by Salman. Vision 2030

That same month Salman told the Guardian he would

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For now, cinemas are likely to open by March 2018, and the government hopes to license over 300 cinemas by 2030.

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