12/12/17
Saudi Arabia slowly edging its way into the modern world as they ...
Lift a 35-Year Cinema Ban
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movie theaters, which have been banned for at least 35 years
because of pressure from conservative clerics "
Is anyone surprised that religious leaders were behind the ban?
I think this new prince is someone who should be watched more closely
to see if he is for real or is just making minor cosmetic changes.
Women finally being allowed to drive was the first newsworthy advance.
The recent corruption purges (involving hundreds) could be either a good or a bad thing,
depending on whether they were valid or simply political.
Only time will tell. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.
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