Entertainment in Saudi Arabia like we have never seen it before

In a world full of developments and transformations, Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most prominent destinations that have undergone tangible transformations in the entertainment industry. Through strategic efforts and vision, Saudi Arabia is working to change the traditional style of entertainment and offer diversity of choice to citizens and residents alike.

The entertainment revolution in Saudi Arabia - transformations and developments

At one point in time, Saudi Arabia was considered a major destination for religious tourism, with thousands of Umrah pilgrims and pilgrims scattered every year, looking forward to the land of the Two Holy Mosques with passion and appreciation, and expressing their dedication and religiosity through those spiritual journeys.

But in a new era, the Kingdom has taken revolutionary steps towards change and development, establishing the Ministry of Entertainment in 2018 with the aim of promoting cultural and entertainment life in the country. This bold step was to turn the vision into reality through remarkable developments and transformations, as it now seeks to diversify the Saudi economy and stimulate growth in the entertainment sector.

Thanks to this historic transition, the Kingdom has undergone a radical change in the way it handles entertainment. Plays, concerts and festivals are no longer considered rare, but have become an integral part of the country's cultural and social life.

With the presence of the Ministry of Entertainment, efforts continue to develop and expand entertainment in the Kingdom, offering diverse and innovative experiences for citizens and visitors alike. In this way, the world is now witnessing a massive transformation in Saudi Arabia, where the destination is transformed from a religious center into a diverse and exciting entertainment oasis, reflecting the genuine desire to provide the best entertainment experiences for all.

Cinema: Saudi Arabia's Return to the Big Screen

Saudi Arabia's return to the world of cinema is one of the most prominent events in the field of entertainment that Saudi Arabia has witnessed in recent years, and is an integral part of the transformations, developments and reform efforts led by the Saudi government within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. After decades of banning cinema, the first cinema in the Kingdom opened more than 35 years ago in 2018, an event that was received by audiences with great enthusiasm and with the opening of the cinema, Saudi Arabia strongly opened its doors to a variety of films that were screened at international festivals.

The film (The Crow Song), a film directed by Mohammed Al-Salman and starring Ibrahim Khairallah, tells about a young Saudi man on a journey closer to the love of his life, he discovered a serious disease that threatens his life while trying to get closer to her by writing a song

The film "Camel", which was screened at the Toronto Film Festival and is directed and written by Meshal Al-Jasser, is about a girl who is stranded after sneaking out of her family's home to attend a secret concert.

The film "Cello" written by Turki Al-Sheikh, which revolves around a cellist whose musical piece caused a reversal of his life and threatened his life and the life of his family.

The developments and transformations were not limited to the opening of cinemas, but also included the organization of a series of film and cultural festivals that have become part of the cultural life in the Kingdom. Among these festivals in which Arab and international films were screened:

Riyadh Film Festival, Dhahran Film Festival and Jeddah Film Festival.

Saudi Arabia has witnessed a special event full of unprecedented surprises within the framework of the transformations and developments taking place in the world of entertainment in Saudi Arabia, which is the Riyadh Season, which is one of the most prominent entertainment festivals in the Kingdom, as it is held annually and lasts for several weeks, and includes a variety of cultural and entertainment events, including artistic performances, plays, concerts, food festivals, and interactive games.

It included the presence of many international and Arab artists alike, and among the amazing surprises in the Riyadh season is the distinctive and sudden appearance of the artist Najat Al-Saghira in the Joy Award concert in a pleasant surprise for the public The activities of the Riyadh Season also included many concerts of the most famous singers of the Arab world, such as: Amr Diab, Tamer Hosni, Nancy Ajram and Carole Samaha also Saudi Arabia witnessed in the Riyadh season the diversity of the distinguished presence of artists such as Menna Shalabi, Mohammed Hamaki, Bayoumi Fouad and the artist Muhammad Henedy Who presented many performances and plays and the artist Ahmed Helmy, who promoted his plays that will be presented in Saudi Arabia in the coming period, such as the play (Tate) and the artist Mona Zaki, who participated in the Riyadh season by attending the events and their great impact on the Saudi audience, and the Riyadh season also included many fun theatrical performances such as:

(Malak and Al-Shater) in which the artist Yousra participated with the artist Ahmed Ezz, (The Red Box), which witnessed the return of the artist Laila Alawi to the stage, and (Sawaba Zainab) by the artist Hala Sedky with both Mohamed Radwan and Aws Aws.

Riyadh Season did not stop at being a huge artistic event but witnessed many fun events such as fireworks shows and motor racing shows.

Saudi Arabia has not neglected recreational activities of interest to young people.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing a strong trend towards supporting and empowering youth through a variety of initiatives and activities, ranging from educational programs, career opportunities, entertainment events, and cultural activities. For example, here are some of the initiatives and activities directed at youth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

"Shabab Climbing" Program: The "Shabab Climbing" program is an initiative that aims to encourage young people to practice climbing on rocks and rock walls in areas such as the Al-Hada Mountains and Al-Nafud, where the picturesque nature in Saudi Arabia paved the way for practicing this sport and includes all age groups, which enhances sportsmanship, challenge and cooperation among young people and its goal is to spread sports across the Kingdom within the framework of Vision 2030.

The "Young Talent Development" program: This program is part of the Youth Development Initiative in the Kingdom, and aims to discover and support young talents in various fields, including theater. The program provides opportunities for young people from the age of 16 years for training and development in the fields of theatrical performance, directing and dramatic writing, and the most important young directors such as Abdul Mohsen Al-Debian, Abdullah Al-Dawood and Hind Al-Fayez are used.

Youth theater festivals: organized in several regions in the Kingdom, such as the King Abdulaziz Cultural Center in Riyadh and the institutes of fine arts in Jeddah and Dammam, where innovative theatrical works are presented by Saudi university youth to display their talents and highlight their creativity in the field of theater.

Thanks to these initiatives and activities, youth in Saudi Arabia are empowered and provided with opportunities to develop themselves, contribute to the development of their society, achieve their ambitions, and keep pace with developments, transformations and diversity in the field of entertainment in Saudi Arabia.

Sports in Saudi Arabia: A New Wave of Activity, Entertainment and Surprises

In the field of sports, Saudi Arabia has witnessed major transformations and developments in the field of entertainment and sports and the development of sports infrastructure in general, which led to the increase and diversity of local and international sporting events hosted by the Kingdom, such as motor racing, golf tournaments, tennis, equestrian, and others. Sports initiatives such as "Saudi Arabia Run" have also been launched, which encourage the practice of sports and healthy life among citizens and in the field of football in particular, and this development is reflected in several aspects:

International successes: The Saudi national football team has achieved remarkable achievements on the international stage, including qualifying for the World Cup on several occasions, such as 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006. Saudi clubs have also achieved many achievements in continental and regional championships.

Among the amazing surprises in the world of sports and football in Saudi Arabia is the joining of international stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, who contracted with the Saudi club Al-Nassr immediately after the termination of his contract with Manchester United, who was the greatest international player to participate in the Saudi league because of setting records in tournaments and competitions and being crowned with the Golden Ball five times.

Another player is Karim Benzema, who joined Ittihad Jeddah after leaving Real Madrid, and whose arrival is considered an important and controversial event in the world of football. This is due to Benzema's great fame as a distinguished player for Real Madrid and the French national team, and his long and rich sporting history.Benzema is also considered one of the most prominent strikers in the world, capable of scoring goals and playmaking with his high technical skills and football intelligence.

The addition of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and other world-class players to Saudi Arabia represents an important step in the evolution of the football and sports landscape in Saudi Arabia. This step is part of the Kingdom's strategy to promote and develop sports, and to achieve its goals of making the Kingdom a global sports destination.

Their accession also reflects the great appeal that the Kingdom enjoys and the wonderful opportunities it offers to international athletes to benefit from modern sports infrastructure and high-level facilities and represents an important opportunity to promote sports and cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.

Charming aspects of shopping tourism and malls adventure in Saudi Arabia

In a world full of diversity and vitality, Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most important destinations for shopping tourism and malls that reflect the spirit of modernity, luxury, transformations and developments faced by the entertainment field in Saudi Arabia. It is a magical and unforgettable experience, where heritage meets modernity and luxury is embodied in every corner.

Saudi Arabia features a range of wonderful malls that combine international brand stores, fine restaurants, and various entertainment activities, making it an ideal destination for shopping lovers and lovers of enjoying their time.

One of the distinctive malls is "Mall of Arabia" in Jeddah, which is considered one of the largest commercial centers in the world, as it is characterized by its unique and modern design, and is characterized by a variety of international and local stores offering the latest fashion and fashion.

Next to Mall of Arabia, Jeddah's King Abdullah Economic City embodies a new shopping and entertainment concept. The city has a variety of malls and malls that offer a distinctive shopping experience, in addition to a variety of restaurants and cafes that serve the most delicious international dishes.

Among other distinctive malls in the Kingdom, the top spots are Al Nakheel Mall in Riyadh and Kingdom Centre in Dammam, where visitors can enjoy a unique shopping experience and explore the pleasure of the commercial world in an atmosphere of luxury and entertainment.

These entertainment centers and centers in Saudi Arabia are an example of diversity and development in the entertainment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as they provide fun and distinctive entertainment experiences for visitors of all age groups, as visiting them has become an incomparable experience, where splendor and luxury meet on every corner, making it an unmissable destination for shopping, entertainment lovers and enjoying the most beautiful moments...