Saudi Arabia opens high-speed rail linking Islam’s holy cities (Guardian)

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has inaugurated a high-speed rail link between the two holiest cities in Islam, part of efforts to boost tourism as the country seeks to shed dependence on oil exports. The 280-mile (450-km) Haramain railway connecting Mecca…

Saudi theaters to show 1st Arab film, after 35-year ban (Anadolu Agency)

Movie theatres in Saudi Arabia this week will screen an Egyptian film for the first time following the reversal of a 35-year ban on public cinemas. Entitled “Al-Badla”, or “The Suit”, the movie — set to debut in the kingdom…

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