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Artist & Musicians

MDLBEAST Adds World Class Names to its Stellar Line-up for Soundstorm 2022

MDLBEAST has today announced a further string of superstar DJs set to perform at this year’s SOUNDSTORM festival, December 1-3, in Riyadh. Bringing the best of music and entertainment to the Kingdom, bestselling artists Chet Faker, FKJ, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Michael Kiwanuka, Tiësto and Steve Aoki will join an already packed line-up as […]

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MDLBEAST Adds World Class Names to its Stellar Line-up for Soundstorm 2022
Arts & Music

MDLBEAST Drops Nine Headline Acts for SOUNDSTORM 2022

MDLBEAST has just announced their headline acts set to perform at the SOUNDSTORM 2022 music festival taking place in Banban, Riyadh over the weekend of December 1-3. The first superstar lineup features Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled and Post Malone The loudest music festival in the region, SOUNDSTORM, is confirmed to take place December 1-3 this […]

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MDLBEAST Drops Nine Headline Acts for SOUNDSTORM 2022
News

Coca-Cola Shines Global Spotlight on Rising Saudi Artist Tamam with Release of Official FIFA World Cup 2022 Anthem

Coca-Cola’s official FIFA World Cup™ campaign anthem is a stunning collaboration between three female artists for a new generation available on Coke Studio™. For the first time, the global soundtrack features an up-and-coming talent from Saudi Arabia. To celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2022™, Coca-Cola and Universal Music Group (UMG) today unveiled a new reimagining […]

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Coca-Cola Shines Global Spotlight on Rising Saudi Artist Tamam with Release of Official FIFA World Cup 2022 Anthem
Events & Happenings

LIV Golf Supports the Zahra Association to Strengthen Breast Cancer Awareness and Research as Part of LIV to Give Community Impact in Jeddah

Tournament hosts charity walk around Royal Greens Golf & Country Club to support PINK LEMON movement and welcomes pop superstar and cancer survivor Elissa for inspirational appearance. In partnership with ROSHN, LIV Golf donates to KAYL Association for Combating Obesity and hosts golf clinic for local youths Today, at the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah presented […]

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LIV Golf Supports the Zahra Association to Strengthen Breast Cancer Awareness and Research as Part of LIV to Give Community Impact in Jeddah
Events & Happenings

Past Saudi Champions Return to Royal Greens to Compete for LIV Golf Invitation Jeddah Presented by Roshn Title

Dustin Johnson, Harold Varner III, and Graeme McDowell All Have Forms on the Famed Saudi Course. With 48 of the world’s best golfers set to battle it out at the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah presented by Roshn this weekend, three former Saudi champions are aiming to recreate past glory at the famed Royal Greens […]

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Past Saudi Champions Return to Royal Greens to Compete for LIV Golf Invitation Jeddah Presented by Roshn Title
Movie Review

Disney+ Day Kicks off with the Surprise Release of the Concert Film “BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA”

The Two Premieres Join the Previously Announced Global Disney+ Day Lineup featuring New Movies and Series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Star, and More! In celebration of Disney+ Day, the electrifying concert film from 21st century pop icons, “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA”  and a special sneak peek at […]

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Disney+ Day Kicks off with the Surprise Release of the Concert Film “BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA”
Events & Happenings

XP Music Futures Announces Headline Speakers Set to Accelerate the Region’s Music Culture

Speakers from around the globe: Amy Thomson, Mathew Knowles, Elyanna, Lil Eazy, and Hardwell denoting XP’s pillars. Music professionals and fans can get their tickets here: mdlbeast.com.  “I’m very excited to be hosting my first-ever discussion at this year’s XP Music Futures. I want to share my journey in crossing-over Arabic music to a bigger, international […]

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XP Music Futures Announces Headline Speakers Set to Accelerate the Region’s Music Culture
Art

Jason Derulo, Kelis, Parov Stelar, DJ Snake & Damian Lazarus Performed to a Sold Out Crowd at AZIMUTH AlUla

Local acts Majid Jordan, Dish Dash, DJ Kayan, Cosmicat and more. More than 2000 fans attended the sold-out event in Al Ula. More than 2000 music fans flocked to the ancient desert city of AlUla’s this weekend to attend the boutique music and arts event, AZIMUTH. The sold out event, delivered by MDLBEAST, the Saudi-based […]

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Jason Derulo, Kelis, Parov Stelar, DJ Snake & Damian Lazarus Performed to a Sold Out Crowd at AZIMUTH AlUla
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MDLBEAST Records First Venture into Hip-Hop with Saudi Rapper Moayad’s Debut Album, in Partnership with Badiya Studio

The first single off Moayad’s latest project, Theeb, is available now across all streaming platforms music.empi.re MDLBEAST Records – Saudi Arabia’s fast growing and dynamic record label – is today marking another mega milestone for the Kingdom’s burgeoning music scene with the release of ‘Theeb’ the first single from the forthcoming debut hip-hop album by […]

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MDLBEAST Records First Venture into Hip-Hop with Saudi Rapper Moayad’s Debut Album, in Partnership with Badiya Studio
News

Rage on the Red Sea: Oleksandr Usyk Successfully Defends Unified World Heavyweight Championship in Epic Jeddah Encounter

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted boxing history tonight as a capacity crowd inside Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Arena and the millions tuning in from around the world witnessed Oleksandr Usyk’s defeat… Anthony Joshua, for a second time to retain the unified World Heavyweight Championship. Unquestionably the biggest boxing event of 2022 and one […]

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Rage on the Red Sea: Oleksandr Usyk Successfully Defends Unified World Heavyweight Championship in Epic Jeddah Encounter
Events & Happenings

Rage on the Red Sea Fight Week Kicks-Off with Usyk & Joshua’s First Media Appearance

Fight Week for Rage on the Red Sea got underway in Jeddah today, with Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk in front of the cameras for the first time just days out from their rematch at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena on Saturday. Local, regional, and international press alike attended the first media interaction with […]

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Rage on the Red Sea Fight Week Kicks-Off with Usyk & Joshua’s First Media Appearance
Artist & Musicians

Gamers8 Opening Ceremony Will Include First Day of Esports, Fireworks Display, Drone Display… Amr Diab, J Balvin, Sebastian Ingrosso, Salvatore Ganacci, and DJ Elfuego

Egyptian legend, Colombian superstar, Swedish sensation, Bosnian-Swedish dance favorite, and Riyadh-based DJ light up a star-packed bill at Boulevard Riyadh City on Thursday, July 14, as Rocket League kicks off the esports action. Elite esports tournaments, celebrities, festivals, shows, events, and much, much more are also on the eight-week entertainment agenda as Gamers8 begins a […]

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Gamers8 Opening Ceremony Will Include First Day of Esports, Fireworks Display, Drone Display… Amr Diab, J Balvin, Sebastian Ingrosso, Salvatore Ganacci, and DJ Elfuego
Movie Review

Disney+ Releases a Sneak Peek at the Content Line up for the Middle East & North Africa

Subscribers will be able to access the greatest stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, all in one place. Disney+ has finally unveiled an extensive sneak peek at the line-up for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). With over 1,200 films, more than 1,000 series, and a slate of 100 […]

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Disney+ Releases a Sneak Peek at the Content Line up for the Middle East & North Africa
Movie Review

Muvi Cinemas Launches Muvi Studios to Boost Saudi & Egyptian Theatrical Film Production

Saudi homegrown cinema brand Muvi Cinemas appoints Faisal Baltyuor as CEO of Muvi Studios. Muvi Cinemas, Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cinema brand, and the country’s largest theatre operator have launched Muvi Studios.  Saudi Arabia, the world’s hottest growth market for original movie production and theatre box office revenue, has seen strong performance from Arabic language content […]

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Muvi Cinemas Launches Muvi Studios to Boost Saudi & Egyptian Theatrical Film Production
Art

King Salman Park Foundation Begins Construction on its Royal Arts Complex

An iconic landmark that will be the center of Riyadh’s art and culture scene. Spanning more than 500,000m² Comprises a museum, the National Theater, an outdoor amphitheater, academies, artist studios, and cinema halls The King Salman Park Foundation announced the commencement of construction of the park’s Royal Arts Complex, spanning more than 500.000m². Providing visitors […]

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King Salman Park Foundation Begins Construction on its Royal Arts Complex
Artist & Musicians

MDLBeast’s XP & SOUNDSTORM Confirmed to Light up Riyadh in December 2022

XP Music Conference kickstarts Riyadh’s LOUDEST WEEK from 28-30 November to drive cultural and economic change in the Middle Eastern music industry. Flagship music festival SOUNDSTORM will welcome local talent and global superstars from 1-3 December The Saudi music and culture scene will take another quantum leap forward in 2022 with the confirmation that MDLBEAST’s […]

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MDLBeast’s XP & SOUNDSTORM Confirmed to Light up Riyadh in December 2022
Events & Happenings

Introducing a New, Dermatological-Tested Solution for Dry Skin Issues in KSA

Bayer announces the launch of the new Bepanthen Derma skincare range in KSA to target sensitive and dry skin conditions. Bayer has introduced the new Bepanthen Derma range for the first time in KSA, featuring a high concentration of natural ingredients and an innovative new formula to repair skin from within. The launch event was […]

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Introducing a New, Dermatological-Tested Solution for Dry Skin Issues in KSA
Movie Review

Muvi Cinemas Officially Launches KSA’s Largest Movie Theater with the Grand Premiere of Hollywood Superhero Blockbuster, The Batman

  Homegrown cinema chain cements its commitment to bringing the best global hits to Saudi film fans with screening of 2022’s biggest movie so far. Home grown premium entertainment brand is leading operator in Saudi Arabia Muvi Cinemas, Saudi Arabia’s fastest growing homegrown cinema brand, officially launched its newest movie theatre location at Riyadh Boulevard […]

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Muvi Cinemas Officially Launches KSA’s Largest Movie Theater with the Grand Premiere of Hollywood Superhero Blockbuster, The Batman
Arts & Music

Saudi’s ‘MDLBEAST Presents’ Targets More Growth & Unique Experiences Following Breakout Year

MDLBEAST’s talent booking arm goes from strength to strength. After delivering milestone events at the end of 2021 and building on them with more incredible experiences already in 2022, Saudi music-entertainment company, MDLBEAST, sees not only the local market but the wider Middle East region as key to growth for its “MDLBEAST Presents” talent booking […]

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Saudi’s ‘MDLBEAST Presents’ Targets More Growth & Unique Experiences Following Breakout Year
Events & Happenings

‘Desert Polo will be Game-Changing for the Sport in the Kingdom’ Declares Amr F. Zedan, Ahead of Second Richard Mille Sponsored Tournament

Amr F. Zedan, Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation, board member of Saudi Equestrian Authority said today that the second Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo tournament is being held 11-12 February in the stunning surroundings of AlUla will be ‘game-changing’ for the sport in the Kingdom.  With the return of the world’s first desert polo […]

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‘Desert Polo will be Game-Changing for the Sport in the Kingdom’ Declares Amr F. Zedan, Ahead of Second Richard Mille Sponsored Tournament
News

Saudi Arabia’s Best Young Golfers Wow US Superstar Dustin Johnson Ahead of Strongest Ever Saudi International

Saudi Arabia’s leading golfers have teamed up with American superstar Dustin Johnson in preparation for the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers. National team players Saud Al-Sharif and Faisal Salhab joined the world number four and defended Saudi International champion for practice rounds at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club. Johnson met the national […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Best Young Golfers Wow US Superstar Dustin Johnson Ahead of Strongest Ever Saudi International
Artist & Musicians

Sounds of Rock & Indie Alternative Comes to Diriyah E-Prix with the Script & Two Door Cinema Club Announced

Rock legends The Script and Two Door Cinema Club to electrify fans on 29 January as Diriyah E-Prix adds to its star-studded line – up to conclude a spectacular double header of racing and entertainment. Craig David announced as the third act to join James Blunt and Wyclef Jean on 28 January The closing race […]

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Sounds of Rock & Indie Alternative Comes to Diriyah E-Prix with the Script & Two Door Cinema Club Announced
Activities

Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo Set to be Held Against the Backdrop of Breath-taking Landscapes in AlUla

Returning for the third year during Winter at Tantora as one of two world-class and distinct equestrian events in AlUla. This unique event is the only modern polo tournament in the world to be staged in a desert environment Equestrianism is part of AlUla’s identity and the region’s commitment to developing a world-class equestrian destination […]

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Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo Set to be Held Against the Backdrop of Breath-taking Landscapes in AlUla
Artist & Musicians

Diriyah Gears up for Formula E Live Music Concerts as First Day Line up Announced

The first-day lineup will feature global superstars James Blunt and Wyclef Jean who will delight fans following the Diriyah E-Prix on the 28th of January. Music concerts are set to return for the Diriyah E-Prix in Riyadh on the 28th and 29th of January.  The weekend of racing, entertainment, live music, and excitement will start […]

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Diriyah Gears up for Formula E Live Music Concerts as First Day Line up Announced
Artist & Musicians

MDLBEAST Signs with ESMAA to Support Sustainable Growth for the Regional Music Scene

MDLBEAST is uniquely positioned to ensure regional and international artists and composers receive fair payment for their creative work during MDLBEAST events. The Saudi-based music entertainment company, MDLBEAST, has confirmed an agreement with ESMAA, the Gulf-based music rights management organization, to support regional and international music artists and composers by ensuring they receive payment for the […]

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MDLBEAST Signs with ESMAA to Support Sustainable Growth for the Regional Music Scene
Artist & Musicians

11 Top Tier Arab Artists are Set to Light Up SOUNDSTORM 21

MDLBEAST announce the hottest line up of the Arab world’s leading pop artist set to star at Sounstorm 21. MDLBEAST, the music entertainment company, revealed some of the most popular Arab pop artists who will feature at SOUNDSTORM 21, the region’s loudest music festival. The sensational list of 11 leading Arab artists will perform throughout […]

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11 Top Tier Arab Artists are Set to Light Up SOUNDSTORM 21
Artist & Musicians

10 Days to go Until Riyadh Comes Alive with MDLBEAST

10 days to go until Riyadh comes alive with MDLBEAST’S majestic shows and thrilling entertainment at soundstorm 2021. Unique performances, always-on live entertainment and a diverse range of acts and stunts from around the world tailored to all the different tastes of festivalgoers attending the festival Daily schedule for #SOUNDSTORM21 now released with more artists […]

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10 Days to go Until Riyadh Comes Alive with MDLBEAST
Artist & Musicians

MDLBEAST Partners with Formula 1 as Official Event Supporter

MDLBEAST Partners with Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2021 as Official Event Supporter. The Saudi Motorsport Company in association with the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) – Promoters of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2021 – is delighted to announce the signing of Official Concert Partner MDLBEAST Presents, the […]

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MDLBEAST Partners with Formula 1 as Official Event Supporter
Artist & Musicians

Malkin: Up-and-Coming Saudi Electronic Sensation Set to Light up Soundstorm 21

MDLBEAST Records’ debut signing will release his debut single, YAW, on December 3 to be featured at the region’s loudest festival. MDLBEAST has announced that Jeddah based DJ Ahmad Almalki, AKA Malkin, will be joining the lineup for SOUNDSTORM 21, with the major regional music festival set to be his first-ever live performance. The Saudi […]

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Malkin: Up-and-Coming Saudi Electronic Sensation Set to Light up Soundstorm 21
Arts & Music

David Guetta Announces Residency in Riyadh with ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’

Excitement levels are about to hit fever pitch as MDLBEAST PRESENTS announced today the upcoming unprecedented residency of global DJ sensation David Guetta in Riyadh. The series of exclusive and public events will kick off next week to mark the launch of ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’, the company’s arm which aims to amplify the regional music scene […]

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David Guetta Announces Residency in Riyadh with ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’
Art

Final 20 Artists selected for Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, A Riyadh Art Project

International sculptors will create art in pearl marble in a public setting curated by renowned sculpture artist Ali Jabbar. The final selection features artists from around the world, including  Saudi Arabia, Italy, Mexico, and New Zealand. Following an overwhelming response to Riyadh Art’s open call for submissions, the final 20 sculptors have been selected for […]

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Final 20 Artists selected for Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, A Riyadh Art Project
Community

Facebook Apps Celebrate A #MonthofGood this Ramadan

Facebook’s global community comes together across its apps to celebrate the Holy Month by exploring, inspiring, and expressing well. Dubai, UAE, April 06, 2021: This Ramadan, Facebook Inc. is marking the Holy Month with a global campaign that aims to explore, inspire and express good across its family of apps. The #MonthofGood campaign – which […]

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Facebook Apps Celebrate A #MonthofGood this Ramadan
Arts & Music

World’s First Ever AI Art Hackathon Opens in Riyadh

AI experts and creative artists join competition to create new art using artificial intelligence. Riyadh, 23 January, 2020: The world’s first AI Art hackathon – the AI Artathon – has opened today in Riyadh, with 300 experts in data science and AI, graphic designers and artists competing to create visual arts using artificial intelligence. The […]

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World’s First Ever AI Art Hackathon Opens in Riyadh
Arts & Music

World Class Music Acts Announced to Perform at Saudi International With Dimitri Vegas, Gipsy Kings & Bryan Adams Set to Rock the Crowds in KAEC

Ryder Cup golf legends Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Thomas Bjorn also confirmed to return to play the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club for the second ever Saudi International tournament starting on January 30th. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – January 19, 2020:  A stellar line-up of world class music acts will get Saudi […]

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World Class Music Acts Announced to Perform at Saudi International With Dimitri Vegas, Gipsy Kings & Bryan Adams Set to Rock the Crowds in KAEC
Artist & Musicians

A Canvas for Saudi Artists: KAFD Launches its Third Art Exhibition With L’Art Pur

  The ṣiyāḡah exhibition is the third installment of an ongoing partnership between the L’Art Pur Foundation and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Art Gallery. The exhibition features work from a wide range of upcoming and well-established artists who take inspiration from their own individual experiences, techniques, and practices. The exhibition will open to […]

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A Canvas for Saudi Artists: KAFD Launches its Third Art Exhibition With L’Art Pur
News

Huawei Keeps Impressing Us With Their New 5G Products In Saudi Arabia

HUAWEI 5G CPE and HUAWEI 5G Mobile WiFi Series: Huawei’s routers serve as a breakthrough in 5G deployment and accessibility for consumer devices worldwide. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—December 26, 2019—Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company showcased the HUAWEI 5G CPE, HUAWEI 5G Mobile WiFi Pro and HUAWEI 5G Mobile WiFi during an exclusive Media event that […]

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Huawei Keeps Impressing Us With Their New 5G Products In Saudi Arabia
Events & Happenings

Huawei Launches its Latest HUAWEI Nova 5T and HUAWEI Watch GT 2 in Saudi Arabia

HUAWEI nova 5T: Huawei’s Latest Smartphone is here with 5 AI cameras and a solid performance. Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. launched its latest nova and Watch GT series the nova 5T and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 during an exclusive launch event that took place in Riyadh and attended by a large […]

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Huawei Launches its Latest HUAWEI Nova 5T and HUAWEI Watch GT 2 in Saudi Arabia