Saudi Arabia's al-Janadriyah and years of intellectual debate (Abdulrahman al-Rashed, Al Arabiya)

Some people expected the Al-Janadriyah cultural and heritage festival – which marks its 30th year this year – to come to an end, particularly following the death of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. However, the festival has become so well-entrenched now that it is being held under the auspices of King Salman.

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