India, Oct. 4 -- Comedian Dave Chappelle is receiving criticism on social media for slamming free speech in the US during his live performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

Some of the most well-known comedians in the world are scheduled to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, which is now taking place in Saudi Arabia. However, the comedians on the list were already under intense criticism for their performances, making the festival a cultural hot spot before it kicked off.

As part of its "Vision 2030" strategy, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its cultural presence in an effort to diversify its economy and establish the kingdom as a cultural destination. Nearly ten years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out the ...