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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

SPA AlUla, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Music Commission’s board Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Music Commission will organise the “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” concert in AlUla on Jan. 22 and 23, the commission said. The two performances will be held at Maraya Concert Hall, with the event forming part of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir’s programme to present the Kingdom’s music

SPA Riyadh, December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Visitors to Riyadh Season 2025 have exceeded 11 million since its launch, Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), said, pointing to strong public turnout across the season’s programmes and events. Alalshikh attributed the milestone to an expansion of entertainment experiences and a broader range of content, including international shows, musical concerts, theatrical productions, and c

Cardi B wore Gaurav Gupta Couture for her debut performance in Riyadh.  Mustafa Badri @feedomarley RIYADH, December 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Grammy-winning artist Cardi B made her debut performance in Saudi Arabia at MDLBeast Soundstorm 2025, wearing a custom Gaurav Gupta Couture ensemble designed specifically for the occasion. Cardi B closed the festival in the early hours of Sunday with an 80-minute set, performing tracks from her catalogue and her latest album, Am

SPA RIYADH, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted more than 8 million visitors since its launch in October, reflecting strong public turnout across its diverse entertainment events, Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman and Advisor Turki Alalshikh said. The figure comes as new experiences and events continue to be rolled out, boosting attendance and drawing visitors from within and outside the Kingdom through a mix of inter

SPA Jeddah, December 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah Season 2025 will launch “Winter Wonderland Jeddah,” the city’s largest winter-themed entertainment destination, on December 19, organizers said. The attraction is designed to recreate a festive winter atmosphere inspired by international winter games, featuring snow-themed settings, lighting displays and color effects aimed at providing an immersive visitor experience. According to organizers, Winter Wonderland Jed

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 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

📷SPA RIYADH, November 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The “Global Harmony 2” initiative continued to attract thousands of visitors on the fifth day of Yemen Culture Week, with venues filled with families and residents of various nationalities attending cultural and recreational activities showcasing the richness and diversity of Yemeni heritage. Organized by the Ministry of Media in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the Quality of Life

📷SPA DIRIYAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Layali Al-Diriyah , one of the flagship programs of Diriyah Season 25/26, kicked off today in the historic Al-Murayih District , unfolding in an atmosphere inspired by the area’s heritage as an agricultural and cultural hub and a long-standing gathering place for performing arts and the traditional Saudi Ardah. Running throughout the season, Layali Al-Diriyah highlights Diriyah’s legacy as a cultural and commerc

📷SPA Riyadh, November 18, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qiddiya City, the first global destination built entirely around the Power of Play concept, announced details of the upcoming opening of Six Flags Qiddiya, its flagship entertainment park set to welcome visitors for the first time on December 31, 2025. Located in the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains, 40 minutes from Riyadh, Qiddiya City integrates entertainment, sports, and culture across a large-scale development de