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RIYADH: The Palestinian and Egyptian ambassadors to Saudi Arabia were awarded with the King Abdulaziz Sash of the Second Class on Monday.
Basem Al-Agha and Ahmed Farouk Tawfiq were given the awards for their efforts to strengthen relations between their countries and the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji awarded the sashes on the directive of King Salman, SPA added.
JEDDAH: Qiddiya Investment Co. has announced the opening of PlayMaker Studios in Qiddiya City, marking the launch of Saudi Arabia’s latest film production hub.
The opening is a milestone for the Kingdom’s rapidly growing film and creative industries, adding strategically to the production infrastructure available in the country.
The studios feature two high-spec, purpose-built soundstages, flexible workshops, and fully integrated production facilities designed for large-scale international and regional productions.
Modern production offices and on-site support amenities are also available, providing a seamless, end-to-end production environment, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
With strong demand for studio space, construction has begun on two additional world-class soundstages, scheduled for completion in 2026, which will expand PlayMaker Studios’ capacity and allow it to host multiple major productions simultaneously.
The company has established a dedicated on-the-ground team to support producers with permitting, logistics, and operations.
PlayMaker Studios also offers streamlined access to Saudi Arabia’s 40 percent production cash rebate, one of the world’s most competitive incentives, the SPA added.
As part of its long-term strategy, the studio will introduce dedicated post-production, visual effects, volumetric, and music facilities, further strengthening the Kingdom’s creative and production ecosystem.
The complex is set to become both a creative powerhouse and a central pillar of Qiddiya City’s entertainment offering.
Abdullah Aldawood, managing director of Qiddiya Investment Co., said: “PlayMaker Studios is a cornerstone of Qiddiya City’s ambition and builds on Saudi Arabia’s growing success in the creative industries.
"It strengthens this momentum and advances our vision to create a world-class destination where innovation, culture, and entertainment converge, and where the global film industry can find a new home in the Kingdom.”
Located at the heart of Qiddiya City — the world’s first destination where culture, sport, and creativity converge — PlayMaker Studios sits just 40 minutes from Riyadh, offering producers integrated logistics, premium accommodation for production teams, and direct access to a dynamic entertainment environment designed to inspire world-class content creation.
