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Saudi Arabia sees music and comedy boom amid 300% increase in performer numbers
Saudi Arabia sees massive increase in registered music, singing and comedy performers
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Kevin Hart in Saudi Arabia: US Comedian to play Riyadh gig
Kevin Hart is set to play a gig in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of Middle East tour
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‘In the Middle East God is God and in America, the advertiser is God,’ comedian Maz Jobrani on censorship
The stand-up comedian said comedy acts as an ‘olive branch’ between the people of Saudi Arabia and Iran, whose countries have been bitter rivals for decades
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BBC launches Muzlamic, its first Muslim comedy sketch show
Muzlamic TV show aims to explore the life of Muslims in modern Britain
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Comedians in Saudi Arabia face uphill battle, says YouTube star Bader Saleh
In early 2019, Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority announced that restaurants and cafes across the kingdom will be able to apply for entertainment licenses to host music and comedy events
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Coca-Cola Arena ready for June 6 debut
The 17,000-capacity arena opens with a first act from comedian Russell Peters
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Both Michael McIntyre shows in Dubai sold out
The shows this weekend are part of Michael’s ‘Big World Tour’, and mark the third time Michael has visited Dubai
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US comedian Dave Chappelle returns to Dubai in November
Acclaimed for the ground-breaking, fearless sketch comedy of Chappelle’s Show, the comedian has established himself one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy