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.
The paycheck always comes first.....
It's all about the money.
Sad Justin sad money over human life.
His performance was so good we enjoyed our time 😍❤️ Saudi Arabia has made many reforms, especially in the field of women's rights, and we are happy with that 👏🏻
We're over here with police killing nigga on camera like it's a tik tik challenge and incarcerate more people than any other country in the world and they wanna talk shit to other countries about what they're doing?
This Canadian is ashamed and appalled. Sorry.
Money talks!!!
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There's human rights violations happening in the states too. Innocent people in Saudi Arabia deserve the joy the Biebs brings as much as anyone else.