Saudi entertainment plan falters after Khashoggi murder

The Vision 2030 plan, which would transform Saudi Arabia into an entertainment hub, is in turmoil, with WME, WWE and others backing out after Jamal Khashoggi's death

Jean-Michel Jarre performed in Riyadh in September © General Entertainment Authority

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious 20-plus-year plan to develop a domestic live entertainment market is on the rocks following the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with a…

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious 20-plus-year plan to develop a domestic live entertainment market is on the rocks following the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with a high-profile WWE event on the brink on pulling out and several other Western companies moving to sever their ties with the controversial Arab kingdom.

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