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‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger

Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.

Vivian Nereim
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Vivian Nereim

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Censorship, International Relations, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Movies, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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