US pop star Mariah Carey performed in Saudi Arabia, despite calls for her to cancel the show in protest at human rights abuses in the gulf kingdom. She was wearing a full-length long-sleeved black sequinned dress and with her hair uncovered when she performed. Carey’s performance came after she was asked to support detained women’s rights activists, amid reports by rights group that they have faced torture and sexual harassment. But there are many women languishing in Saudi prisons, simply for campaigning for the better treatment of women,’’ he added. In 2018, Saudi Arabia said it will invest 64 billion dollars in its entertainment sector during the next 10 years.

Source: Punch February 01, 2019 11:26 UTC