DJ David Guetta lauds Saudi reforms ahead of show in kingdom
By MALAK HARB
Associated Press
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Internationally-known DJ David Guetta has defended his participation in Saudi festivals in an interview with The Associated Press. The French DJ is a resident of the United Arab Emirates and is performing Sunday at the MDLBeast Soundstorm music festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Marketed as the region’s biggest music event, the festival drew backlash for whitewashing Saudi Arabia’s image, and celebrities and influencers came under scrutiny for promoting a country with human rights abuses. Guetta is making his second appearance at the festival.
