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Canelo Arrives in Riyadh Ahead of WBC Title Fight Against Christian Mbilli | SPA RIYADH, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has arrived in Riyadh ahead of his October 31 fight against Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title. The Mexican boxer will challenge the French-Cameroonian champion at The Venue on Saturday, headlining “Mexico vs. The World” as part of the seventh Riyadh Season. Álvarez is seeking to regain the world title, whi

Bowling Adds to Sports and Entertainment Options at SEVEN Abha ABHA, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bowling at SEVEN Abha offers visitors individual and team games, with electronic scoring systems allowing players to follow their results throughout each round. The lanes cater to beginners and experienced players, giving families and groups of friends an opportunity to compete together. Players can track their scores as they work on accuracy, ball speed and trajecto

Boulevard World Tickets Go on Sale Ahead of October 30 Opening | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Tickets for Boulevard World went on sale through Webook on Saturday ahead of the Riyadh Season destination’s scheduled opening on October 30. The attraction returns for its fifth consecutive year since launching in 2022, as part of the seventh edition of Riyadh Season. Its cultural zones feature markets, restaurants, shops and performances inspired by count

Record 12 Red Sea Film Foundation-Backed Films Enter Oscars Race RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A record 12 films supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation have entered the race for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, representing 12 countries across Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia. Eleven are their countries’ official submissions: A Matter of Life and Death, Roqia, Soumsoum, the Night of the Stars, The Stories, Guria, F

A sign for the Joy Awards is seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed RIYADH, Oct 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards, one of Riyadh’s highest-profile entertainment events, as spending pressures and the Iran war weigh on the Kingdom’s developing entertainment sector, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Held each January, the Joy Awards have become a major fixture on Riyadh’s annual

Riyadh Season 2026 to Open October 21 With 10 Weeks of Events RIYADH, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Season 2026 will open on Wednesday, October 21, with a 10-week programme of sports, concerts and performances, General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh announced. The seventh edition will include boxing and wrestling matches, UFC bouts and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. Concerts, theatre, comedy and activities for children and f

UAE documentary And Hope Remains wins 2026 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award CANNES, France, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — And Hope Remains, a documentary produced by the UAE’s International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has won the Digital Documentaries category at the 2026 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, chairman of the Council’s Media Committee, accepted the award on its behalf at the winners’ ceremony held in Can

Al-Qadsiah National Day Carnival Draws More Than 25,000 Visitors | 📷SPA AL-KHOBAR, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 25,000 people visited Al-Qadsiah Club’s two-day Saudi National Day carnival at its headquarters in Al-Khobar, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event featured folk performances, family activities, competitions and traditional hospitality across themed areas. Source: SPA

Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition Features Four Shooting Experiences RIYADH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi International Falconry and Hunting Exhibition 2026 is presenting four shooting disciplines: archery, air guns, firearms and virtual simulation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Presented under the theme “An Experience for Everyone,” the shooting section allows visitors to explore traditional and technology-based forms of marksmanship in

Kings League MENA Opens First Full Season in Riyadh With 10 Teams | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kings League MENA began its first full league season in Riyadh on Friday, bringing together 10 teams from six Arab countries for a competition running through October 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The matches are being held at the Cool Arena in Boulevard City. The league has expanded from the eight teams that competed in the inaugural King

Ithra Unveils Five-Day Program for Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, will mark Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day with a five-day cultural program running from September 22 to 26 in Dhahran, SPA reported. Held under the theme “Glory Through Our People,” the program will feature 36 experiences examining Saudi heritage, contemporary culture, film, music, architect

Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on stage at the Plenitude Arena in the La Defense district of Nanterre, near Paris, France, September 12, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Celine Dion opened her Paris concert residency on Saturday, returning to a full concert programme after a six-year absence with a performance in Nanterre, on the outskirts of the French capital. The residency comprises 16 concerts, with a further 10 date

QB Festival Brings Gaming, Tech Challenges and Interactive Competitions to Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, August 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News: The QB Festival is bringing together competitive gaming, technology-driven experiences and interactive challenges at Boulevard City in Riyadh, offering visitors a packed entertainment program that goes beyond traditional spectator events. Running until August 29, the festival features electronic games, virtual reality experienc

SEVEN Opens New Entertainment Destination in Tabuk TABUK, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Entertainment Ventures has opened SEVEN Tabuk, a fully indoor entertainment destination and the company’s second location to begin operating in the Kingdom. SEVEN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya Investment Company, opened the Tabuk destination after launching its first location in Abha. The new venue includes Discovery Adventures, with exploration-led environments in

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