Saudi Arabia Then And Now: Malls Full Of Burqas Have Transformed Into Hollywood-Esque Awards Shows With Women Wearing Western-Style Evening Gowns

This clip is a compilation of videos showing a transformation that Saudi Arabia has undergone over the past 14 years. The first half of the clip features footage from 2009-2014 showing women wearing only niqabs and burqas in public. The second half of the clip shows footage from the recent Hollywood-esque 2022 Joy Awards show in Saudi Arabia honoring celebrities, artists, and influencers, where many of the women wore revealing Western-style evening gowns.