Entertainment

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