The Socio-economic Potential of the Emerging Film Industry in Saudi Arabia

Shesha, Lamia Saud; Yusuf, Nadia

doi:10.14207/ejsd.2021.v10n1p239

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“…As the global community wrestles with the ramifications of climate-induced shifts, the Kingdom's vulnerability-resilience spectrum offers invaluable insights. Saudi Arabia's socio-economic trajectories, replete with lessons and cautionary tales, hold universal pertinence in an interconnected global landscape [31].…”

Section: Socio-economic Impact and Vulnerabilitymentioning

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Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Mani,

Goniewicz

2023

Sustainability

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This rapid review critically evaluates the impact of climate change on Saudi Arabia, elucidating its adaptive measures and the ensuing global ramifications. Using a structured framework, we conducted exhaustive database searches spanning 2010–2023, focusing on articles pertinent to Saudi Arabia’s climate adaptation and disaster readiness. Through a rigorous dual-reviewer process, the data was systematically synthesized. Our findings reveal that Saudi Arabia confronts pressing water scarcity issues, particularly highlighted by a surge in desalination dependence, which presents both sustainability and adaptability challenges. Infrastructure resilience in key cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah stands out, emphasizing innovative solutions imperative to counteracting unforeseen environmental disruptions. Furthermore, the nation’s endeavor to meld its deep-rooted cultural legacy with emergent environmental imperatives is distinctive, representing a confluence of tradition and contemporaneity that resonates globally. The geopolitical dynamics, accentuated by Saudi Arabia’s dominant role in international arenas, bring to the fore the socio-political and economic shifts induced by climate change. Additionally, the dawn of technological advancements underscores the pivotal role of robust digital frameworks in countering climatic challenges. Saudi Arabia’s policy and governance undertakings furnish salient insights into adaptive modalities, underscoring a triad of collaboration, vision, and ingenuity. Conclusively, this review delineates Saudi Arabia’s intricate trajectory through climate change intricacies, affording pivotal insights that bear significance for global scientific discourse on adaptive strategies, particularly emphasizing the integral balance of tradition, modernity, and innovation.

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Section: Socio-economic Impact and Vulnerabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Mani,

Goniewicz

2023

Sustainability

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“…Moreover, the government invested in improvements to the transportation system and the development of tourism, entertainment, and other promising industries. For example, the recent retraction of the three-decade-long ban on cinema signals the intent to embrace global values [21]. The scarcity of freshwater resources is another problem that remains at the forefront of the national agenda.…”

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project as a Testing Ground for Economically Feasible Planned Cities: Case Study

Yusuf

Abdulmohsen

2022

Sustainability

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The objective of this case study was to examine how the planned city of NEOM in Saudi Arabia can contribute to the country’s economy and sustainability goals. The case study was intended to assess the challenges of planned city projects through the lens of the potential benefits to the host country’s economy. Using data from the project’s official website and relevant publications, it became possible to assess the risk management in urban megaprojects and to explore the issue of sustainable urbanization in the context of NEOM. In order to analyze the data, content analysis and thematic analysis techniques were used which allowed for the identification of patterns and trends in the data and to draw conclusions about the potential contributions of NEOM to Saudi Arabia’s economy and sustainability goals. The findings suggest that NEOM, which aims to be a net-zero carbon city, has attracted significant partners and investors interested in testing renewable energy technologies and infrastructure. The viability of NEOM as a testing ground for sustainable planned cities and their impact on the host country will depend on the ability to effectively balance the potential economic benefits with the risks and costs associated with the project. This study’s results indicate that NEOM represents an opportunity for Saudi Arabia to rebrand its image and participate in the creation of a green future, but its success will depend on fulfilling the investment requirements and managing the project-related challenges.

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“…When it comes to the film industry, Saudi Arabia can be seen to diverge from other Middle Eastern countries, with Shesha and Yusuf (2021) noting that, "the launch of cinemas for Arab-speaking audiences in Egypt, Saudi Arabia"s film sector emerged in the early 1930s" (p.248). In addition, Ginsberg and Lippard (2020) stated that the earliest film screenings in Saudi Arabia were provided to foreign staff of the California Arab Standard Oil Company (Aramco).…”

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“…In addition, Ginsberg and Lippard (2020) stated that the earliest film screenings in Saudi Arabia were provided to foreign staff of the California Arab Standard Oil Company (Aramco). According to Shesha and Yusuf (2021), the film of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud attending the launch of the first oil drill formed one of many documentaries funded by Aramco that proved of cultural significance. In addition, Sakr (2012) pointed out that King Faisal opposed both the foreign nature of films and the fact that movie theatres brought men and women together into a single space.…”

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The Representation of Women in Saudi Film: The Case of Amra and the Second Marriage

Alardawi,

Saqah,

Zakari

2023

ASS

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Female representation in film continues to be a new area of research in Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. Mahmoud Sabbagh, the writer and director of the Netflix film Amra and the Second Marriage, has portrayed Saudi women in various ways. His work was recognized with the Best Film award at the Cinematic Festival of Film Across Three Continents in Milan. The current study examines female stereotypes as portrayed in this film, employing a mixed-method approach of quantitative content analysis and qualitative thematic analysis. The study’s conceptual framework draws on representation theory and feminist theory to explore the depiction of female stereotypes in this digital Saudi film. A total of 20 females were recruited in this study from the online film. The findings revealed that Amra and the Second Marriage represented twenty Saudi female characters, with half of them being mature adults. Approximately 40% of these characters were portrayed as modern, and around 35% were depicted as belonging to the upper class. Less than half of the characters were shown without wearing the hijab. The film also depicted several stereotypes of Saudi women as weak and sacrificial, reinforcing negative stereotypes about Saudi culture as traditional and masculine. Furthermore, the movie showcased both ‘religious’ and ‘gossip’ stereotypes that mirror aspects of Saudi culture. Interestingly, the film also explored the theme of ‘corrupt women,’ a less common portrayal in Saudi culture.

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The Socio-economic Potential of the Emerging Film Industry in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project as a Testing Ground for Economically Feasible Planned Cities: Case Study

The Representation of Women in Saudi Film: The Case of Amra and the Second Marriage

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