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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…
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Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium is Back in Riyadh for Its 2026 Edition
Riyadh has once again become a hub of artistic energy as the 7th edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium opened in the Saudi capital this month. Running from January 10 to February 22, 2026, the annual event invites the public to watch stone and metal transform into expressive works of art. Under the theme “Traces…
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Dar Global and Trump Organization Launch $1 Billion Trump Plaza in Jeddah
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, and The Trump Organization have unveiled plans for Trump Plaza Jeddah, a mixed-use development valued at over USD 1 billion. The announcement marks the third major collaboration between the two firms in Saudi Arabia, following earlier projects including Trump Tower Jeddah. Located in the heart of the…
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Riyadh Gears Up for Its Biggest Marathon Festival Yet at Diriyah
The Riyadh Marathon Festival is set to take place in Riyadh from 28 to 31 January 2026. This multi-day running and fitness celebration is part of the fifth edition of the Riyadh Marathon, organised by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) with support from the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation.…
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Saudi Arabia to Challenge Australia’s Off-Road Guinness Record in Hail with Up to 700 Vehicles
A major off-road event is scheduled for January 16, 2026, in Hail, where hundreds of off-road vehicles are expected to join in what organisers describe as The Largest Convoy of Off-Road Production Cars. The convoy is one of the highlights of the broader Modified Cars and Off-Road Trips Exhibition taking place in the region this…
