Riyadh, April 26 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has premiered first grand opera show, called "Zarqa Al-Yamama".

It is considered the world's largest grand Arabic opera, opened on Thursday, April25, at the King Fahd CulturalCentreinRiyadhandwillrununtilMay4.

"Zarqa Al Yamama" is the first production by the Saudi Theatre and Performing Arts Commission, narrating a pre-Islamic legend about a strong-willed Arabian woman with a rare prescience.

The event showcases a mix of local and international talents, including Saudi poet Saleh Zamanan, performers Khairan Al Zahrani, Sawsan Al Bahiti, and Rimaz Aqbi.

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The international cast, including Sarah Connolly and Alexander Stefanovski, is directed by Ivan Fuksevic, wit...