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Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 Opens Public Voting After Shortlisting 276 Nominees
The fourth Qatar Tourism Awards has shortlisted 276 nominees from 1,623 submissions, with public voting open until October 12 across two content-focused categories.
Creative Connection Events and GM Events to Host World Stadiums and Arenas Summit in Riyadh
The 2nd World Stadiums and Arenas Summit will bring sports infrastructure leaders to Riyadh on 14–15 October to discuss stadium development, technology, sustainability and the future of sports venues.
Saudi Arabia Begins Exporting Homegrown Event IP to Global Markets
The focus is now increasingly shifting towards developing event intellectual property (IP) that can travel from Saudi Arabia to other markets.
93rd UFI Global Congress to Bring Global Exhibition Industry to Bahrain
The programme will include keynote sessions, industry discussions, networking opportunities, chapter meetings and the UFI General Assembly.
OCEC Brings Music, Theatre and Visual Arts to Its New Art and Culture Season
The season opened with a concert by Egyptian singer Rami Sabry and will feature performances by Saber Rebai, Tamer Ashour and Elissa, alongside a programme of theatre and visual arts events.
The Business Behind Live-Entertainment Bookings: Annie Criner Eifler on Budgets, Riders, Production and Artist Expectations
The interview explores how live-entertainment bookings are evolving, covering budgets, artist riders, production planning, client expectations and the importance of early collaboration.
CrediMax appoints Andrew Mark Hocking as Chief Executive Officer
Hocking will lead CrediMax’s next phase of development and oversee the implementation of its strategy as the company continues to advance its payments and FinTech business.
Saudi Arabia’s Soundstorm Festival Cancelled for 2026, MDLBeast Confirms Return in 2027
MDLBeast did not provide a reason for the cancellation, saying only that the 2026 edition could not “take place as planned”.
Saudi Arabia Set to Cancel 2027 Joy Awards Amid Entertainment Budget Cuts
Organised by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in partnership with Saudi media group MBC, the Joy Awards has been held each January and has become a major fixture on Riyadh’s annual events calendar.
Saudi Arabia’s Event Calendar Regains Momentum as Ticket Sales Rise 34%
The decline during the first half of the year followed regional disruption that affected the events industry, while the second quarter saw ticket volumes begin to recover.