Justin Bieber closed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with a concert despite calls from activists to boycott the country for their human rights violations.
performed in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday despite calls from human rights activists to cancel the show.
One of the ways Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has worked to"modernize" Saudi society is by allowing concerts like this to take place. Bieber took the stage to mark the end of Saudi Arabia's first Formula One Grand Prix. Cengiz wrote an open letter to Bieber in the Washington Post, saying canceling his performance would"send a powerful message to the world that your name and talent will not be used to restore the reputation of a regime that kills its critics."For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below.
Only a few years ago, this would have been an unthinkable scene in Saudi Arabia, where ultraconservative norms prevailed. Concerts were banned and unmarried men and women were segregated in public spaces. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is behind the sweeping changes as he works to modernize society, attract foreign investment and create jobs for youth.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
No, Justin Bieber Wasn't Yelling at Hailey Bieber in That Viral Vegas VideoFans think Justin Bieber was 'yelling' at Hailey Bieber in a viral video of them in Vegas, but eyewitnesses say that's not what happened.
Les mer »
Justin Bieber performs at Saudi F1 race after boycott callsJustin Bieber performs to a packed crowd in Saudi Arabia as human rights campaigners and activists called on him to cancel his performance.
Les mer »
Justin Bieber Goes Through with Saudi Arabia Concert Amid BacklashBieber does the deed in the Middle East, despite calls for him to bow out.
Les mer »
Justin Bieber Goes Through With Controversial PerformanceCovering the sh*t you like since 1984.
Les mer »
Hailey Bieber on Her Toughest Moments Being Married to Justin Bieber: ‘I Was Like, I Just Can’t Do It’Hailey got real about how Justin's mental health struggles affected her—and why she didn't give up on them.
Les mer »