Riyadh film-lovers get ready for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ release in the Kingdom
“Avengers: Infinity War” is expected to set box-office records around the world
Three screenings in Riyadh over the weekend
Updated 26 April 2018
NOOR NUGALI
RIYADH: Once more a Marvel movie will open to the Saudi public at the new AMC cinema in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District.
Only this time, it is a new release.
“Avengers: Infinity War” is expected to set box-office records when it opens in movie theaters around the world on Thursday, and Saudi Arabia will be a participant in this worldwide phenomenon.
It is the first new release to be screened in a public cinema in 35 years; on April 18, Marvel’s “Black Panther” made history as the first movie to open in the new cinema.
Three screenings of the movie Avengers will take place during the weekend for the public: at 12.20pm, 3.40 p.m. and 8.20 pm.
Tickets can be bought online at https://cinema.noon.com/en-sa/avengers for 75SR.
They are selling out pretty quick, so get yours while they last.
Yara Alnamlah’s Moonglaze becomes first Saudi beauty brand at Sephora
Launch is ‘celebration of cultural pride’ for entrepreneur
Updated 05 February 2026
Arab News
DUBAI: Moonglaze, founded by influencer, makeup artist and entrepreneur Yara Alnamlah, on Thursday launched at Sephora Middle East, the first Saudi beauty brand to do so.
For Alnamlah, the launch represented more than a business achievement and she told Arab News it was “a celebration of cultural pride.”
She added: “This achievement not only elevates Moonglaze’s presence on the world stage but also represents a major step forward for Saudi and Middle Eastern beauty voices in the global marketplace.
“What makes this moment truly groundbreaking is that it’s the first time a Saudi brand has entered Sephora’s retail ecosystem, both in store and online exclusively in the Middle East.
MOODS water lip tints. (Supplied)
“This move showcases the growing influence, creativity, and excellence of Saudi and regional beauty innovators, and opens the door for local brands to shine alongside international leaders.
“Moonglaze’s debut at Sephora reflects a celebration of cultural pride, visionary entrepreneurship, and a renewed spotlight on beauty that resonates with diverse identities from Riyadh to the world.”
At Sephora Middle East, the brand’s full range will be available, including blush sticks, bronze pods, highlighter sticks and brushes, alongside the newly launched FEELS lip liners and MOODS water lip tints, which are debuting exclusively as part of the Sephora launch.
The creation of Moonglaze has been a personal journey shaped by Alnamlah’s background as a makeup artist.
The creation of Moonglaze has been a personal journey shaped by Alnamlah’s background as a makeup artist. (Supplied)
“Our products are inspired by my belief in healthy, glowing skin as the foundation of any great makeup look,” she previously told Arab News, adding that this philosophy led her to begin the brand with skincare before expanding into color cosmetics.
Alnamlah added: “The idea of using makeup to highlight natural beauty rather than mask it is something that I wanted to reflect in every Moonglaze product.
