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Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030
The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue of US$232 million, a report points out.
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Widening cultural offerings add to Dubai’s growth
Alternative cinematic content is helping the emirate's creative economy diversify and contribute to its GDP, Butheina Hamed Kazim, Founder and MD of Cinema Akil, tells TRENDS. -
UAE ends cinema censorship, introduces 21+ age rating
The UAE announced Sunday it will no longer censor cinematic releases, introducing a 21 and above age rating for films it classifies for mature audiences. The UAE is considered one of the more liberal countries in the GCC, where movies with adult content are cut or edited if they don’t...