Singer Mohammed Shaker, singer Angham, television series Shari’ Al A’asha and Ashghal Shaqqa Geddan, and the film Siko Siko were among the big winners of the 2026 Joy Awards.
Held in Riyadh on Saturday, the star-studded ceremony brought together leading figures from across Arab music, film and television, alongside international guests.
The event also featured special honours, with Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker and former Egyptian culture minister Farouk Hosny receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards, while singer Assala Nasri received a Joy Honorary Award and Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown was named Personality of the Year.
British actor Millie Bobby Brown arrives at the red carpet ahead of the Joy Awards in Riyadh.
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