Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in nearly 35 years will open later this month, the governmental Center for International Communication (CIC) said on Wednesday. US movie theater giant AMC Entertainment plans to open Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in the capital Riyadh on April 18, it said in a statement. Among the crown prince’s recent social changes have been boosting sports and entertainment opportunities and allowing women to drive cars as of June. AMC is expected to open 30 to 40 cinemas in 15 cities over the next five years. Saudi Arabia plans to have nearly 350 cinemas by 2030, according to Center for International Communication.

Source: Egypt Independent April 05, 2018 07:18 UTC