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Director Diego Luna poses during a photocall for the the film "Ashes" (A Mouthful of Ash - Ceniza en la Boca) as part of Special Screenings at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier SARAJEVO, July 29, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Sarajevo Film Festival will honour Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna and Iranian Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi during its 32nd edition, which begins on August 14. Luna will

Saudi Arabia launches 2026 National Day visual identity RIYADH, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Arabia has launched its 2026 National Day visual identity under the slogan “Our Pride Lies in Our Nature,” creating a common design framework for celebrations across the Kingdom. General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh unveiled the identity on Monday. Government bodies, private companies and nonprofit organizations can use its approved visual elements a

Al-Baha’s Cool Summer Evenings Drive Tourism and Local Business Activity | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Al-Baha Region is attracting growing numbers of visitors during the summer season, with its cool climate, forests, parks and mountain landscapes supporting increased tourism after sunset. Mild evening temperatures encourage visitors to plan outdoor activities later in the day, when public parks, forest areas, walkways and tourist attractions record h

Omani Troupe Performs Traditional Folk Arts at Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival RAFHA, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — An Omani troupe presented a program of traditional folk arts and poetry at the Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival on Friday, drawing strong audience engagement at the open-air theater in King Fahd Park. The program featured Razha and Al-Azi, two traditional Omani performance arts, alongside a selection of Omani poems. Troupe leader Nasse

Saudi Film Festival concludes 12th edition in Dhahran | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 12th Saudi Film Festival concluded in Dhahran with an awards ceremony honoring competition winners and a preview of features planned for the next edition, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festival was organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, and supported by the Film Commission. The program show

Sharjah Institute for Heritage, UAE National Orchestra Discuss Cultural Cooperation | Courtesy of WAM SHARJAH, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Sharjah Institute for Heritage received a delegation from the UAE National Orchestra as the two institutions discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the heritage and music sectors. The delegation was led by UAE National Orchestra Managing Director Sheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qasimi and included Egyptian composer Hish

Saudi Film Festival Production Market Awards Exceed SAR4 Million | Courtesy of SPA DAMMAM, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Production Market at the Saudi Film Festival concluded its professional program with record figures for the festival, including 51 awards worth more than SAR4 million. The value of the awards increased by more than 60% compared with the previous edition, while the market recorded 48 meetings and partnerships between filmmakers and production ent

Cast member Angelina Jolie poses for pictures on red carpet for the premiere of "Couture" during the Rome Film Festival at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, Italy, October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casill PARIS, June 25 — Angelina Jolie said she turned personal pain into performance for the French film Couture, in which she plays a filmmaker diagnosed with breast cancer. The Academy Award-winning actor plays Maxime Walker, a fictional American filmmaker producing a film

Director Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Camera d'Or award winner for the film "Ben'imana", director Cristian Mungiu, Palme d'Or award winner for the film "Fjord", next to cast members Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan and Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-winners of the Best Actor award winner for their roles in the film "Coward", Isaach De Bankole, Jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calv

Warner Bros. World Yas Island wins Best Theme Park in the World at 2026 Liseberg Applause Award — first Middle East park to receive accolade in 46-year history | Photography: WAM ABU DHABI, May 21 — Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has been named Best Theme Park in the World at the 2026 Liseberg Applause Award, Miral said. The recognition makes Warner Bros. World the first theme park in the Middle East to receive the award. The Applause Award recognises theme parks f

Qiddiya hosts more than 800 beneficiaries at Six Flags Qiddiya City | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya Investment Company hosted more than 800 beneficiaries from charitable associations at Six Flags Qiddiya City as part of a community initiative, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiative provided guests with a full day of entertainment, including rides, activities and food and beverage options. Qiddiya said the initiative reflects i

Demi Moore, Jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, poses during a photocall before the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes CANNES, May 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jury member Demi Moore urged the film industry to find ways to work with artificial intelligence rather than fight it ahead of the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on Tuesday, as the technology debate dominate the openin

SPA ALULA, Saudi Arabia, April 8 - AlUla has secured a place on the shortlist for a major international screen industry award, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s wider effort to develop the ancient desert region into a competitive base for film and television production. The northwestern county was named a finalist in the Film City 2026 category at the Global Production Awards, an industry event held in parallel with the Cannes Film Festival that recognises leading production destin

SPA RIYADH, April 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya City announced on Friday that Aquarabia, billed as the Middle East’s largest water park, will officially open on April 23 as the kingdom continues to expand its entertainment offerings. The water park will feature 22 rides and attractions, including four described as world record-breaking, across more than 250,000 square metres and eight themed zones inspired by Saudi Arabia’s environmental and natural diversity

SPA RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Diriyah Season 25/26 ended in late March after running for five months across the historic destination, closing a program that combined cultural, heritage and tourism events aimed at drawing visitors from Saudi Arabia and abroad. The season began in November 2025 and unfolded across several parts of Diriyah, with events built around heritage, arts, entertainment and public cultural programming. One of the main gatherin

Los Angeles, February 19, 2026 (SABN) – Eric Dane, the American actor best known for his roles as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and Cal Jacobs on Euphoria, died Thursday at the age of 53, his family confirmed. Dane had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2025. In a family statement, they said Dane spent his final days surrounded by friends, his wife, and his two daughters, Billie and Georgia. The statement highlig

SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced that the sixth edition of Riyadh Season concluded with 17 million visitors, reflecting high public engagement since its launch. Launched in October 2025, Riyadh Season offered an integrated entertainment experience, including theatrical productions, major sporting events such as boxing, tennis, and snooker, as

SPA AlUla, Saudi Arabia, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has become a prominent destination for film tourism, leveraging its natural and historical sites as locations for international and local film productions. In 2025, the governorate hosted 83 audiovisual projects, including feature films, documentaries, television programs, commercials, music videos, and short films. In 2024, AlUla accommodated 85 productions, demonstrating sustained activity in th

SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission staged its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” concert at Maraya Hall in AlUla, integrating local folk arts into a contemporary symphonic performance. The programme showcased traditional forms within a professional orchestral setting, highlighting how Saudi cultural heritage can be presented through modern production while retaining its historical character. The concert supported efforts to p

SPA Riyadh, January 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The sixth Joy Awards ceremony in Riyadh begins at 7:00 p.m. Saudi time and will air live on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC Iraq and MBC5, as well as on the Shahid platform. The live programme includes the lavender carpet, the awards segment, artistic performances, and musical and singing acts. Awards are decided through audience voting via the Joy Awards application, recognising works and personalities that made a strong public