Black Eyed Peas to perform in Riyadh in December 

The Grammy Award-winning trio, made up of will.i.am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo, will hit the stage on Dec. 14. (AFP)
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Updated 24 November 2023
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Black Eyed Peas to perform in Riyadh in December 

DUBAI: US group Black Eyes Peas are set to perform at MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm festival in Riyadh this year.   

The Grammy Award-winning trio, made up of will.i.am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo, will hit the stage on Dec. 14. 

The group will also be joined by Chris Brown who will meet his fans in Riyadh on Dec. 15 at the three-day festival. 

Some of the Arab artists performing at the event include Elissa, Mahmoud El-Esseily, Hakeem, Majid Al-Mohandis, Mohamed Ramadan, Rabeh Saqr, Dalia Mubarak, Ahmed Saad, Nancy Ajram, Ramy Sabra, Ruby and Hamid El-Shari. 

This is not Black Eyes Peas’ only concert in the region in December. 

They are also performing at the sixth edition of the UAE’s Mother of the Nation festival in Abu Dhabi, on Dec. 13 at the Corniche. 


Saudi 100 Brands showcases four Saudi labels in Paris

Updated 02 February 2026
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Saudi 100 Brands showcases four Saudi labels in Paris

DUBAI: The Saudi 100 Brands initiative has partnered with Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for a three-week pop-up showcasing Saudi designers in the French capital.

The pop-up event runs until Feb. 16 and presents a curated selection of Saudi designers, offering a diverse view into the Kingdom’s evolving fashion landscape.

The initiative brings together womenswear labels Leem and Aleena alongside unisex brands SADF and The Coded Mail.

According to the brand, Leem’s mission is to curate stylish pieces designed exclusively for today’s fashion-conscious woman. Aleena, meanwhile, is a young Saudi brand offering sophisticated premium day and evening wear with a distinctive contemporary feel.  And

SADF takes inspiration from Saudi cultural heritage using premium Italian fabrics and The Coded Mail positions itself at the crossroads of streetwear and art.

“The pop-up represents a natural next step for The Coded Mail - taking our language and energy into a new space. It’s about connection, dialogue, and seeing how our pieces live in a different city,”   Mohamed Almajed, founder of The Coded Mail, said in a released statement.