Red Sea Film Foundation Wins Four Awards at the Saudi Film Festival 2026
Films backed by the Red Sea Fund took the Golden Palm for best feature ("Hijra"), best Gulf film ("Erkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream"), a…
Festivals News
Jeddah Municipality Approves a Full Founding Day Program Covering Squares, the Corniche and Prince Majed Park
The multi-day program decorates main roads, squares, gates and parks with flags, lighting and themed installations, with field events at Prince Majed…
South West Entertainment Town in Jeddah Revives the Spirit of Old Frontier Towns
The new 'South West' entertainment town in Jeddah recreates an old-town atmosphere with wooden building facades, horseback rides, live horse shows, themed…
Cultural Development Fund Hosts "Future of Film" Gathering Alongside Red Sea Film Festival
The Cultural Development Fund signed credit facility agreements worth more than SAR 60 million to support six film projects, alongside updates on…
Jeddah Shines on Screen as Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Its Fifth Edition
The Red Sea International Film Festival's fifth edition opens in Jeddah's historic district under the theme "For the Love of Cinema," screening…
King Abdulaziz University's Student Film Festival 2025 Opens With 15 Universities and AI-Driven Innovation
The third edition of the Student Film Festival opened at King Abdulaziz University with entries from 15 Saudi universities, more than 100…
"Global Carnival" in Jeddah: A Journey Through World Cultures Running Until April 2026
Jeddah is hosting the "Global Carnival," running from 23 October 2025 to 9 April 2026, a large-scale cultural celebration featuring six themed…
Red Sea Film Festival Unveils "Arab Spectacular" and "Global Spectacular" Programs for Fifth Edition
The Red Sea International Film Festival revealed details of its "Arab Spectacular" and "Global Spectacular" film programs for its 2025 fifth edition…
Perfume Expo Opens at Jeddah Superdome as Part of Jeddah Season 2025
The 11-day Perfume Expo at Jeddah Superdome brings together more than 100 local, Gulf and international fragrance brands, including a scent lab…
Strong Turnout Closes Out Jeddah's 'Wonder Forest' and 'Jeddah Shopping Festival' Under Jeddah Season 2025
Jeddah Season 2025's 'Wonder Forest' and 'Jeddah Shopping Festival' wrapped up after weeks of entertainment, culture, and shopping activities.
teamLab Borderless Museum in Jeddah Marks First Anniversary with a Never-Repeating Art Experience
The Kingdom's first permanent digital-art museum, located in Historic Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has drawn thousands of visitors from more…
Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Applications for Fifth Edition: A Call to Filmmakers from Saudi Arabia and the World
The Red Sea International Film Festival's fifth edition runs December 4-13, 2025 in Jeddah's Al-Balad district, with submissions open May 6 to…
Documentary Film Days Returns to Jeddah: 11 Documentaries at Cinema Hai, with Spike Lee and Rising Saudi Talent
The third edition of Documentary Film Days runs May 3-7 at Cinema Hai in Jeddah, organized by the Red Sea International Film…
Filipino Night Delights Visitors at Your Passport to the World: Live Performances and Traditional Flavors Tell the Story of a Rich Heritage
A "Filipino Night" opened Jeddah's "Your Passport to the World" event with traditional performances, folk dances, dishes such as adobo, sinigang and…
Red Sea Documentary Days Launches in Jeddah: 11 Films from Around the World Enrich Cultural Dialogue and Celebrate the Art of Real Life
The third edition of Red Sea Documentary Days runs May 3-7 at Cinema Hai in Jeddah, screening 11 Saudi, Arab and international…
Formula 1 Roar Electrifies Visitors at Jeddah's Corniche Roshn
The Jeddah Corniche Roshn waterfront drew large crowds of residents and tourists as Formula 1 engines roared nearby during the Saudi Arabian…
Historic Jeddah Pulses with Culture as Ministry of Culture Marks World Heritage Day
Historic Jeddah hosted two days of lectures and dialogue sessions on traditional architecture, sociology and local sporting heritage, organized by the Ministry…
Taif Rose Fragrance Adorns the Atmosphere of Formula 1 Jeddah, Reflecting the Kingdom's Aromatic Identity
Handmade Taif rose wreaths were distributed to visitors of all nationalities at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix,…