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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