Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST announces FIFA World Cup concerts lineup

ARAVIA, a series of concerts set to take place at Qatar’s Al Rihla venue during the 28-day FIFA World Cup season, will take place from Nov. 21 until Dec. 18. (Supplied)
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Updated 12 October 2022
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Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST announces FIFA World Cup concerts lineup

DUBAI: Saudi music entertainment company, MDLBEAST has announced the glittering lineup for ARAVIA, a series of concerts set to take place at Qatar’s Al Rihla venue during the 28-day FIFA World Cup season, from Nov. 21 until Dec. 18.

Fans can expect a range of international artists to perform across the concert series including Hardwell, Rae Sremmurd,  Tinie Tempah and Tyga. Regional superstars like Amr Diab, Ayed and Hamaki as well as up-and-coming Saudi talents such as Biirdperson, Cosmicat, Dish Dash and Vinyl Mode are also set to take the stage.

Talal Albahiti, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Talent Booking at MDLBEAST, said in a statement, “Our mission goes far beyond the music scene in Saudi Arabia. On the contrary, it is aimed at growing the music industry region-wide and ensuring we create a sustainable music industry, inspiring and empowering the entire ecosystem. Between our annual flagship event SOUNDSTORM in Riyadh, and ARAVIA in Doha, we are thrilled to travel out of Saudi for the first time and be hosting these incredible music events. Flying into Qatar, to bring in our talented team and expertise to ensure music fans across the region enjoy the best performers from around the world.”

The nightly concerts will kick off at the end of each match at the purpose-built ‘Al Rihla’ stage.

For more event and ticket information, head to https://bit.ly/3Lw0R8a


‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ longlisted for 2026 BAFTAs

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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ longlisted for 2026 BAFTAs

DUBAI: Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” which is supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation, has been longlisted for Best Film Not in English Language and Best Director at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, which were unveiled on Friday.

The film tells the story of Hind Rajab Hamada, who was fleeing the Israeli military in Gaza City with six relatives last year when their car came under fire.

The sole survivor of the Israeli attack, who was then shot and killed, her desperate calls recorded with the Red Crescent rescue service caused international outrage.

The movie has several famous names attached as executive producers, including actors Joaquin Phoenix and Brad Pitt, and Oscar-winning directors Jonathan Glazer (“The Zone of Interest”) and Mexico’s Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”).

Following the BAFTA longlist reveal, the Red Sea Film Foundation shared its reaction on Instagram, highlighting the film’s impact and journey. “From the very beginning, this film carried an urgency that demanded to be heard,” the foundation wrote. “We’re proud to have supported its journey and to see it continue reaching audiences beyond borders, reminding us why these stories matter and why they need space to be told.”

The movie has also been selected as Tunisia’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards and has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language.

The 83rd Golden Globes takes place on Jan. 11.