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Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
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
May 242 min read


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
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
May 211 min read


Qiddiya hosts more than 800 beneficiaries at Six Flags Qiddiya City
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
May 191 min read


Demi Moore urges film industry to work with AI rather than fight it as Cannes 2026 opens under first Korean jury president
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
May 132 min read


AlUla gains global film industry recognition with 2026 award shortlist
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
Apr 81 min read


Qiddiya City says Aquarabia to open on April 23
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
Apr 31 min read


Diriyah Season Ends After Five-Month Run Across Historic Site
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
Mar 311 min read


Eric Dane, Actor Known for ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria,’ Dies at 53
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
Feb 202 min read
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