By Hindustan Times
A Saudi city known for its ultra-conservatism has created its own version of the Arabs Got Talent television reality show, but with out a music and girls banned from taking part.
Instead, competitors can be permitted to accomplish religious chants, recite poems and have interaction in sports events.
The contest is being held north of the capital within the city of Buraydah, referred to as a centre for Wahhabism, a strict interpretation of Islam that may be followed within the desert kingdom, Al-Hayat daily reported on Sunday.
Buraydah's Got Talent is the title of the competition for you to abide by the stern rules of segregation between the sexes, meaning it's not open to women.
Music, singing and dancing are strict no-nos, despite being staples in Britain's Got Talent and similar talent competitions that experience become a world viewing phenomenon with national versions televised in 32 countries.
The Saudi version, organised by the web Buraydah Forum, will happen within the outdoors before a jury comprising a poet, a television producer and television presenters, Al-Hayat said, quoting forum supervisor Jalawi al-Shukair.
The Dubai-based Saudi television group MBC has for 2 seasons been running Arabs Got Talent, and a Saudi group is among this year's finalists.
