Saudi Arabia’s MDLBeast announces David Guetta residency in Riyadh 

David Guetta will kick off his residency with exclusive events to be held in various locations across Riyadh on Nov. 12, 19, and 26. (AFP)
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Updated 11 November 2021
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Saudi Arabia’s MDLBeast announces David Guetta residency in Riyadh 

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s MDLBeast announced on Thursday the upcoming residency of French-born superstar DJ David Guetta in Riyadh. 

The series of exclusive and public events will take place next week to mark the launch of MDLBeast Presents, which is the company’s subsidiary that aims to amplify the regional music scene through concerts, events and experiences.

Guetta will kick off his residency with exclusive events to be held in various locations across Riyadh on Nov. 12, 19, and 26. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He will conclude his stay in the Kingdom with performances in December at the inaugural Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Soundstorm, a record-setting event that launched as MDLBEAST Festival in December 2019.

The COO and head of talent booking and events at MDLBEAST Talal Albahiti said in a statement: “Building the music scene in the Kingdom is central to our plans at MDLBEAST and we aim to bring over the world’s best music icons to deliver genuine world class entertainment. With the launch of MDLBEAST PRESENTS, we are renewing our commitment to produce incredible events and truly memorable experiences for music fans in Saudi Arabia and the region.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“David Guetta is just as popular in Saudi Arabia as he is anywhere else in the world, as he’s such a global sensation. His events in Riyadh will be much anticipated by electronic dance music enthusiasts and all music lovers,” he added.

This is not the first time Guetta performs in Saudi Arabia. In 2018, the DJ hosted a concert at the end of the Formula E race day.

He also performed at the first MDL Beast music festival in 2019.  


Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop

Updated 14 February 2026
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Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid this week released the first drop of her brand Guest in Residence’s spring/summer collection.

The pictures she shared with her 79.5 million followers on Instagram showed that the new offerings lean into relaxed, sun-washed dressing, blending the brand’s signature knitwear with a more playful, resort-ready mood.

The collection features lightweight cardigans, cropped knits and long-sleeve tops paired with knit shorts, relaxed trousers and soft lounge pieces designed for warm weather.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A palette of coastal blues, butter yellow, soft red, cream and pastel tones runs throughout, complemented by subtle stripes and textured finishes.

Across the images, knits are layered over swimwear or styled as coordinated sets, aligning with the collection’s casual, seasonal direction.

Hadid wrote on Instagram that the newly launched products are now available in stores and retailers worldwide.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The model and entrepreneur’s latest drop was a collaboration with Moon Boot, the Italian snow boot brand. Released in November, Hadid and the brand dropped 16 designs for winter.

A week before that, she launched her winter collection that expanded Guest in Residence’s knitwear offering with cold-weather staples designed for layering.

The range included chunky scarves with fringe finishes, ribbed beanies, knitted socks, striped sweaters, zip-neck tops and relaxed knit polos, alongside straight-leg trousers and casual separates.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A muted winter palette of red, cream, brown, forest green and blue ran throughout, with stripes and textured knits adding visual contrast.

Hadid launched her clothing label, which features soft, colorful knitwear, in September 2022.

“Over the last handful of years, I didn’t want to be backed into starting my own line just because there was an offer on the table or a deal to be made,” she wrote to her followers on Instagram at the time.

“The earliest days of Guest in Residence came about when I started to question the cashmere market, and those answers gave me a path,” she added.

“I believe that because of its sustainable qualities — natural and made to cherish and to pass down — cashmere is a luxury that should be more accessible.”

Celebrities including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift and Bradley Cooper have been spotted wearing the label’s designs.