(EuropeNewswire.net) – Last night (Saturday), the 6th edition of JOY AWARDS 2026 was held in Riyadh under the umbrella of Riyadh Season, organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in strategic partnership with MBC. The ceremony was attended by HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, in an exceptional evening that brought together leading figures from cinema, drama, music, sports, and digital influence from across the Arab world and beyond, alongside a strong media presence and wide public engagement.
The ceremony was broadcast live on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC Iraq, and MBC5, in addition to the streaming platform MBC Shahid. Viewers followed the stars’ arrivals and the lavender carpet moments, before the celebration moved into award presentations, honors, and live musical and performance segments that formed a fully integrated show throughout the evening.
The night began with the arrival of artists and celebrities in a vibrant celebratory atmosphere, accompanied by extensive media coverage and strong interaction around the stars’ first appearances. This was followed by the arrival of HE Turki Alalshikh, marking a key moment at the start of the evening ahead of the official program. The Saudi Royal Anthem was then performed, before the ceremony transitioned into a spectacular opening entertainment segment featuring global singer Katy Perry in a distinctive introductory performance that delivered a unique visual experience, combining orchestra elements, dancers, and special effects in a fully produced artistic sequence driven by dynamic lighting and striking stage presence, reflecting the scale of production and the precision behind the evening’s preparation.
The live show continued with a performance interlude by Pilobolus, presenting a shadow-dance segment that offered innovative, light-paced visuals and brought the audience’s focus back to the stage through a different interactive style, before awards began to roll out according to the program, amid clear anticipation from attendees and the media as results and honors were revealed.
As the awards competition commenced, Razane Jammal and Menna Shalaby presented the Favorite Series Actor award. Nominees included Abdulrahman Bin Nafea for Share’ Al A’sha, Abdulmohsen AlNemer for Al Marsa, Moatasem Al Nahar for Nafas, and Hesham Maged for Ashghal Shaqqa Geddan, before the result was announced and Abdulmohsen AlNemer was crowned the winner.
Tuba Büyüküstün and Halit Ergenç then presented the Favorite Levant Series award, which featured Aser, Bi Al Dam, Taht Sabe’ Ard, and Salma. The award went to Salma, with the cast and crew receiving the trophy on stage.
The ceremony then delivered a special honorary moment within the Lifetime Achievement Award, as HE Turki Alalshikh honored Egyptian painter and former Minister of Culture Farouk Hosny on stage, in recognition of his long-standing career and outstanding contributions. During the moment, HE noted the privilege of presenting the award to Farouk Hosny, who in turn expressed his gratitude to the Kingdom, its leadership, and to His Excellency for the honor he highly values.
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