Saudi Arabia reportedly to cancel Joy Awards amid budget cuts and Iran war
Most outlets reported the cancellation of Saudi Arabia’s Joy Awards, citing financial strain and the Iran war as key factors. Hum News English added that the decision comes as the country’s entertainment sector faces pressure, while Minute Mirror focused more briefly on the reported cancellation without elaborating on the reasons.
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Saudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards, its answer to the Grammys, amid budget cuts, sources say
Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards, its star-studded answer to the Oscars or the Grammys, as financial strain and the Iran war hit the country’s nascent entertainment sector, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Held in January, the event has become the crown jewel of Riyadh’s annual events calendar, drawing performers including Katy Perry and Robbie Williams this ye...
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Saudi Arabia’s Joy Awards reportedly cancelled
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as the kingdom reassesses spending on
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Saudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards amid budget cuts, Iran war, sources say
Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year's Joy Awards, its star-studded answer to the Oscars or the Grammys, as financial strain and the Iran war hit the country's nascent entertainment sector, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Held in January, the event has become the crown jewel of Riyadh's annual events calendar, drawing performers including Katy Perry and Robbie Williams this yea...
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