Saudi Arabia's comedy festival highlights challenges in reshaping its global image

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Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival, featuring major international comedians, is part of a broader effort to reshape its global image. The festival aims to position the kingdom as an entertainment hub, aligning with Vision 2030's goals of social and economic diversification away from religious conservatism. However, the event faces criticism linking it to the country's human rights record, highlighting a tension between its modernization ambitions and international perception.


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