Joy Awards 2026 Results: Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer and Saudi Stars Win Awards
The Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed a historic artistic night as part of the Riyadh Season events, where Saudi stars dominated the “Joy Awards 2026” ceremony, in an event that reflects the tremendous development witnessed by the entertainment and content industry in the Kingdom, consolidating Riyadh’s position as the capital of art and creativity in the Middle East.
Abdulmohsen Al-Nimr crowned favorite actor
In the fiercely competitive drama category this year, the esteemed Saudi star Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer won the "Favorite Actor" award for his complex and outstanding performance in the series "Al-Marsa." This victory crowns a distinguished artistic career for Al-Nemer, who triumphed in the public vote over a host of other Arab stars, including Moatasem Al-Nahar for "Nafs," Hesham Maged for "Ashghal Shaqqa Jiddan," and Abdulrahman Bin Nafea for "Shari' Al-A'sha."
"Al-A'sha Street" is the best Gulf series
Continuing its trend of excellence in Saudi drama, the Saudi series "Shari' al-A'sha" won the "Favorite Gulf Series" award, which was presented to the cast by Egyptian actor Mohamed Henedy. This victory is a testament to the qualitative leap in local drama production, as the series outperformed strong competitors such as "Al-Marsa," "Ummi," and "Saif 99.".
Young faces and promising talents
As part of its support for emerging talent, young actress Taraf Al-Obaidi won the "Favorite New Face" award for her impactful performance in the series "My Mother," surpassing her competitors Ali Al-Baili, Lama Abdulwahab, and Roussel Al-Ibrahim. This recognition reflects the entertainment industry's commitment to nurturing new talent capable of carrying the torch of Saudi drama in the future.
Sports and digital influence
Saudi Arabia's excellence wasn't limited to art; it extended to sports and digital media. Saudi national team player Laila Al-Qahtani the "Favorite Athlete" award, highlighting the significant support for women's sports in the Kingdom. In terms of influencers, Saudis dominated the digital awards, with content creator Rayan Al-Ahmari winning "Favorite Influencer" and Rateel Al-Shehri taking the "Favorite Female Influencer" award.
Honoring the pioneers
In a gesture of loyalty to media pioneers, the General Entertainment Authority honored veteran Saudi broadcaster and program presenter Saleh Al-Arayedh with the Honorary Entertainment Makers Award, in recognition of his long career and contributions to Saudi media, linking the richness of the past with the creativity of the present in an unforgettable night.
