Saudi Arabia’s first Comic Con

Saudi Arabia is hosting its first ever Comic-Con event in the coastal city of Jeddah. The three-day festival of anime, pop art, video gaming and film-related events is part of a government initiative to bring more entertainment to Saudi Arabia, which bans alcohol, public cinemas and theater.
People dressed up as members of



Marvel’s Avengers perform on stage during Saudi Arabia’s first ever Comic-Con event in the coastal city of Jeddah on February 16, 2017. The three-day festival of anime, pop art, video gaming and film-related events is part of a government initiative to bring more entertainment to Saudi Arabia which bans alcohol, public cinemas and theatre.