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Digital Phablet – The Joy Awards 2026 celebrated the biggest stars in entertainment.
The Joy Awards are among the most prominent entertainment events in the Arab world. They recognize excellence in music, theater, sports, visual arts, and digital content creation. The winners are determined through public voting, reflecting popular preferences and appreciation for top artists and creators across various sectors.
Held during Riyadh Season in 2026, the event was hosted in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. It featured spectacular musical and artistic performances, along with memorable moments on the red carpet, highlighting the most significant artistic and cultural successes of the past year.
[Instagram embed of the event highlights]
The winners of the 2026 Joy Awards include:
– Favorite Male Artist in Music: Fadel Chaker
– Favorite Female Artist in Music: Angham
– Favorite Song: “Sahak El Shawq” by Fadl Shaker
– Newcomer in Music: Mohamed Fadel Chaker
[Instagram embed of the music awards]
In the series category:
– Favorite Actor: Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer for “Al-Morsi”
– Favorite Actress: Karess Bashar
– Favorite Egyptian Series: “Ashghal Shaqa Geddan”
– Favorite Levantine Series: “Salma”
– Favorite Newcomer: Taraf Al-Obaidi for “Ummi”
– Favorite Gulf Series: “Shari’ Al-A’sha”
– Favorite Series Director: Ahmed Katiksiz and Gul Saraltan for “Shari’ Al-A’sha”
[Instagram embed of the series awards]
In the film category:
– Favorite Actress: Shujoun for “Urs Al-Nar”
– Favorite Actor in Film: Maged El-Kedwany for “Fihha Eh Ya’ni”
– Favorite Director: Omar El-Mohandes for “Siko Siko”
– Favorite Film: “Siko Siko”
[Instagram embed of the film awards]
Special honors included:
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Artist and former Minister of Culture Farouk Hosny
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Forest Whitaker
– Honorary Joy Awards: Saleh Al-Arayedh
– Honorary Entertainment Creator Awards: Assala Nasri, Ahmed Al-Doughji, and Amr Mostafa
– Personality of the Year: Millie Bobby Brown
[Image of the 2026 awards ceremony]
The significance of the Joy Awards lies in their direct impact on artists and content creators, providing a platform to gain recognition from fans. They foster young talent, inspire innovation, and encourage creative excellence. Beyond awarding prizes, the event serves as a vital opportunity for direct engagement with audiences and showcases the region’s top achievements in entertainment.
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Additional categories and winners include:
– Entertainment Makers Award Diamond: Nasser Al-Khelaifi
– Best Male Athlete: Yassine Bounou
– Best Female Athlete: Laila Al-Qahtani
Influencer awards:
– Favorite Influencer: Rayan Al-Ahmari
– Favorite Female Influencer: Rateel Al-Shehri
[Instagram embed of influencer awards]
Other notable mentions:
– The event emphasizes the importance of recognizing excellence in various entertainment sectors, promoting ongoing creativity and talent development within the Arab entertainment industry.
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