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SPA Jeddah, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced a three-year strategic partnership with CITIA, the organizing body of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, aimed at supporting the development of the animation sector in Saudi Arabia and strengthening its international profile. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed in Jeddah by Red Sea Film Foundation Chief Executive O

SPA Jeddah, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea International Film Festival 2025, held under the theme “For the Love of Cinema” from December 4 to 13, continued its activities with participation from leading local and international film figures, reinforcing its position as a key platform for supporting the regional film industry. The festival announced a special screening of “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair”, directed by American filmmaker Quentin T

📷SPA Jeddah, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cultural Development Fund is participating in the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival as the official sponsor, underscoring its role in supporting the Kingdom’s film industry. The fund’s involvement includes sponsoring several festival events and maintaining a presence in the festival market, which brings together filmmakers, investors, and institutions active in the sector. As part of its

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 5, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in cooperation with Broadway Entertainment Group, hosted the Middle East premiere of “WICKED the Musical” on Thursday at the King Fahd Cultural Center. Guests, media representatives and public figures attended the opening night to witness the global production’s debut in Riyadh. The premiere showcased the musical’s signature scenes, including the well-known “Defying Gravity” s

📷SPA RIYADH, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Ministry of Media on Monday launched the Pakistan Culture events as part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, organized in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority through the Quality of Life Program, aiming to strengthen engagement with residents and highlight the Kingdom’s support for cultural diversity. The Pakistan Culture events will run for three days and feature cultural performances, inte

📷 People attend the opening day of Beast Land, a theme park modelled on videos of Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast and currently the world's most popular YouTuber, who reached 100 billion total views this month, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Riyadh, November 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The world’s most-followed YouTuber, MrBeast (James Donaldson), has arrived in Riyadh to launch Beast Land, a new theme park inspired by his

JEDDAH, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea International Film Festival has released an updated version of its mobile app, offering a fully integrated digital experience for attendees ahead of its fifth edition, scheduled to take place this December in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district. The redesigned app allows users to explore the complete film lineup, view screening schedules, read synopses, and browse special events and panel discussions. It also featu

📷SPA JEDDAH, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea International Film Festival unveiled key details of its fifth edition during a press conference held yesterday, including the official feature film selection competing for the Yusr Awards. The festival will run from December 4 to 13 in Jeddah. Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, said the 2025 lineup includes 108 films, the majority of which will be world premieres. He noted that 35% of the se

📷SPA RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Media has launched the second edition of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative in Riyadh, as part of the Quality of Life Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The event opened with Indian Culture Week at Al Suwaidi Park and will feature a series of cultural weeks celebrating 14 international cultures, showcasing more than 100 artists from various nationalities. According to the Ministry, the initiative aims to hig

📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission inaugurated the second edition of its cultural program, “SAFAR,” at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah’s JAX District, featuring an open-air concert by the French duo Bon Entendeur, marking their first-ever performance in the Kingdom. The SAFAR program is a curated series of concerts by independent international artists that will run until December 8. Upcoming performances inclu

📷SPA Riyadh, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As part of Riyadh Season 2025, the China Zone at Boulevard World invites visitors to experience an immersive journey through the rich heritage, arts, and traditions of China. The area features authentic Chinese architectural designs and presents a wide range of cultural activities, including Tai Chi demonstrations that embody the principles of Chinese movement and philosophy. Visitors can also explore a tea pavilio

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh announced that Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted one million visitors within just 13 days since its launch on October 10. Alalshikh said the milestone reaffirms the sixth edition’s position as one of the world’s leading entertainment destinations. Since its opening, the season has featured a lineup of large-scale international events, beginning with

📷SPA Riyadh, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) announced its participation in the third edition of the Saudi Film Confex, organized by the Film Commission from October 22 to 25 in Riyadh, to empower filmmakers and highlight the Kingdom’s film industry as a growing driver of economic and social development. The fund will host a dedicated pavilion to engage entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals, providing insights into

📷SPA Riyadh, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As part of Riyadh Season 2025, the newly opened Indonesia Zone at Boulevard World invites visitors to experience the vibrant cultural heritage of Indonesia through an immersive and interactive setting. The destination highlights Indonesia’s diverse traditions, arts, and cuisine, featuring architectural designs inspired by traditional Indonesian houses, handcrafted goods, and live cultural performances that offer visitors

📷SPA Riyadh, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Film Commission Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the third edition of the Saudi Film Confex will open tomorrow, October 22, in Riyadh, and will run until October 25, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Organized by the Film Commission, the event serves as a key platform bringing together filmmakers, investors, and industry pr

📷SPA Jeddah, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the lineup of international short films competing in the Red Sea Shorts Competition, part of its fifth edition to be held in Historic Jeddah Al-Balad from December 4 to 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The competition includes 11 international short films from Asia and Africa, featuring works from South Africa, Malaysia, China, the Democratic Republic of the

Riyadh, October 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Joy Forum 2025 will take place October 16–17 in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season,...

📷SPA Riyadh, September 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in collaboration with Broadway...

📷SPA Riyadh, September 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Riyadh’s skies lit up on Tuesday evening with fireworks displays as the...

📷SPA Jeddah, Sept 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea Film Foundation, in partnership with the Alliance Française and...