<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The Saudi capital, Riyadh, is preparing to host the fifth edition of the “Joy Awards” festival, as part of the “Riyadh Season” activities organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). <br></p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7xSd5vUib/?igsh=MTU0cnFmYXZ5bjBsNQ=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This anticipated event will bring together art stars from various fields, such as cinema, drama, music, sports, and Arab and international influencers, in a special night to be held tomorrow evening, Saturday.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Live streaming and unique lavender rug</span> </h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7uQz9P0C5/?igsh=MThibjJhbDk2dmJhYQ=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The ceremony will be broadcast live on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC Iraq, MBC5, and Shahid platform. The ceremony will begin with welcoming the stars on the lavender carpet, passing through distinctive segments including live artistic and musical performances, and ending with the distribution of awards and honors, making the event one of the largest artistic and entertainment events in the region.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">You can follow the news and</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">advertisements of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social networking application</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features as you can launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides knowledge of</span></span> the various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">possessions of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">.</span></span></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A brilliant presence of stars and press</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE4v4xyhorQ/?igsh=MWYxZzRwczJ5NzBrbg=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The event is expected to witness a wide participation of art stars, sports, and entertainment makers from the Arab world and the world, in the presence of prominent figures from the media and social influencers. Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, will also attend, which enhances the event’s position as one of the most prominent entertainment events.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Various nominations and audience choice awards</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE4q-5qBlaG/?igsh=eGlvbDl2c2FvazNu"></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The festival allows the public to participate in selecting the winners via the JOY AWARDS application, within six main specialties: music, cinema, drama, directing, sports, and influencers.<br> • Music: Prominent names such as Angham, Assala, Elissa, and Sherine Abdel Wahab competed for the title of Favorite Artist, while the nominations for artists include Al Shami, Ayed, Silawi, and Tamer Ashour.<br> • Cinema: The list of nominees for Best Film includes: “Alarm Bell,” “Journey 404,” “Welad Rizk 3,” and “Shabab Al-Bomb.”<br> • Drama: The nominations for Gulf series such as “Museum Yadi” and “Shabab Al-Bomb” stand out, while the names of the nominated stars include Ilham Ali, Abdulaziz Al-Shahri, and Moatasem Al-Nahar.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Honoring creativity in all fields</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE4ryrXN9P7/?igsh=bHd1ZnhpcnR4MHBm"></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Other categories include sports directors and influencers, with names such as Salem Al-Dawsari, Abu Flah, and Duha Al-Araibi competing for the titles. The festival honors the personalities who have captured the hearts of audiences over the past year, keeping the event a space to celebrate excellence and artistic creativity.</p>