Saudi Arabia invests in entertainment

The World

Fun is not the first word that comes to mind when talking about Saudi Arabia. But Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is serious about fun. He wants to recapture the billions of dollars Saudis spend outside the Kingdom each year having fun in places like Dubai.  But is the investment in entertainment about real fun or a glorified image makeover? The World’s Carol Hills reports.

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