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MDLBEAST’s A Thousand and One 2026 Dates Are Out: April 23 & 24
The dates for the 2026 edition of A Thousand and One, the imaginative festival from MDLBEAST, have just been revealed. The second edition of this popular two-night party will take place in Riyadh from Thursday, April 23 to Friday, April 24, 2026. Gates will open around 7 pm, and the music will keep going until…
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Balad Beast Festival Returns to Jeddah with Global Lineup
The Balad Beast music festival is returning to the historic Al-Balad district on January 29 and 30, 2026, for its fourth annual edition, organisers have confirmed. The event will once again transform the UNESCO World Heritage site into a festival setting with multiple stages, live performances and cultural activity. Balad Beast has grown into one…
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World’s Largest Sneaker Exhibition, Sneaker Con, Arrives in Jeddah for the First Time
Jeddah will host its first Sneaker Con from February 1 to February 3, 2026, in a major expansion of the global sneaker culture festival into Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea city. The event will take place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a venue known for hosting high-profile motorsport races, including the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand…
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Akon, Tyga, R3HAB and Myriam Fares to Light Up ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh 2026
The season-opening ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh 2026 is set to be more than just a golf tournament. Organisers have confirmed a lively concert programme that will run each evening after play at Riyadh Golf Club from February 4 to 7. Music fans can look forward to a series of big performances from some of…
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Tunisian Film The Voice of Hind Rajab Earns Oscar Nomination for Best International Feature
The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Oscars. The nomination was announced this week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The film tells the story of Hind Rajab…
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Turning Ideas Into Iconic Moments: How Sajid Sayeed Crafts Experiences That Define Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Landscape
1. What motivated you to start XPRTX, and how does it reflect your personal philosophy on crafting meaningful experiences? After nearly two decades in global events, from IPL activations to launching Saudi Arabia’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix, I kept seeing a consistent pattern: incredible shows, but very little aftershock. The event would end, the…
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Red Sea International Film Festival 2025: A Defining Moment for Global Cinema
From December 4–13, the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival unfolded across Jeddah’s UNESCO-protected Al-Balad district, staking a claim as one of the most dynamic film gatherings in the world. Beyond glamorous premieres and red-carpet moments, this year’s festival solidified its role as a hub for cross-cultural exchange, industry development, and cinematic…
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Six Flags Qiddiya City: Saudi Arabia Opens the World’s Next Great Theme Park
On December 31, 2025, Six Flags Qiddiya City officially opened near Riyadh, marking a historic moment for Saudi Arabia. It is the first Six Flags park built entirely from scratch outside North America and a key milestone in the country’s ambitious Qiddiya City entertainment project. Spreading across more than 320,000 square metres, the park was…
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Ithra: A Cultural Landmark at the Heart of Dhahran
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) stands as one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious cultural initiatives. Opened in 2018 by Saudi Aramco, this center was born from a vision to contribute to the Kingdom’s cultural development and engage communities with ideas, stories, and experiences that span beyond borders. The word Ithra itself means enrichment…
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A Night of Prestige and Performance at the Joy Awards 2026
Riyadh came alive on January 17 with the 2026 Joy Awards, a grand celebration of storytelling across music, film, television and digital media. The annual ceremony brought together a remarkable mix of Arab talents and international stars in a high-energy event that highlighted cultural achievements from across the region and around the world. The night’s…
