Saudi Arabia lifts cinema ban, directors and movie chains rejoice | Reuters

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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia lifted a 35-year-old ban on cinemas on Monday, prompting celebrations from film fans, directors and movie chains eyeing the last untapped mass market in the Middle East. FILE PHOTO: Saudis watch composer Yanni perform at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 3, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser/File PhotoThe first theatres could start showing films as early as March, the government said, part of a liberalising reform drive that has already opened the door to concerts, comedy shows, and women drivers over the past year
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 Another major change coming to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom lifting its ban on movie theaters. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@FantasticMrNate) reports.