Less than four years after lifting a ban on cinemas, Saudi Arabia rolled out the red carpet Monday in the Red Sea city of Jeddah for celebrities descending on the kingdom’s first major film festival.
Saudi, Arab and foreign actors, and actresses walked the red carpet in evening wear — a far cry from the traditional black abaya that until recently was the officially mandated dress code for women.
Source: After ending cinema ban, Saudis roll out red carpet for 1st film festival | The Times of Israel