Saudi Arabia the changing

The book "Saudi Arabia Changing: Art, Culture, and Society in the Kingdom" records the emergence of an artistic and cultural discourse as a national force, highlighting the role played by artists in the transformations of the Kingdom during the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Artists are often at the forefront of social change as a mirror of society and pioneers of culture, offering innovative ways to address contradictions, divergences, and diversity. The work they present is not merely a solution to the problems facing the Kingdom, which have long been viewed as contradictory, but rather a key to new questions and a constant reminder of the complexities of life in the twenty-first century. The book also documents a strong scientific argument against many Western theses that view the Kingdom and its changes through a narrow lens within rigid frameworks lacking full knowledge of the nature of this society and the relationships governing its social movement and diversities. It is a study caught between two dominant voices: one excessively criticizing the culture and art of this society, and a celebratory voice that avoids depth and analysis. The author writes a special introduction for the Arabic edition, revealing the most prominent events and artistic aspects of the vision of Saudi Arabia 2030. It is a scientific research that will open more doors and windows for researchers to accurately understand the Kingdom and its diverse transformations, and to write about it with objectivity and a solid scientific perspective.