Joy Awards 2026 Results: Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer and Saudi Stars Win Awards
The Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed an exceptional night by all accounts, as it hosted the Joy Awards 2026 , the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, bringing together a constellation of the brightest Arab and international stars. This year's edition was distinguished by a strong Saudi presence and a clear dominance of national talent on the awards stage, reflecting the qualitative leap the Kingdom is experiencing in the arts, drama, sports, and content creation sectors, in line with the goals of Vision 2030, which has made entertainment a key pillar of the economy and quality of life.
Abdulmohsen Al-Nimr wins the Favorite Actor award
In the fiercely competitive drama category this year, the esteemed Saudi star Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer secured the title of "Favorite Actor" for his impactful role in the series "Al-Marsa." This victory crowns Al-Nemer's illustrious career and reaffirms his enduring ability to embody complex characters. Al-Nemer triumphed over a strong field of nominees, including prominent stars who achieved remarkable success in 2025, namely:
- Moatasem Al Nahar on his role in the series “Nafs”.
- Hisham Majid on his comedic role in “Ashghal Shaka Geddan”.
- Abdul Rahman bin Nafe’ on his performance in “Al-A’sha Street”.
"Al-A'sha Street" reigns supreme in Gulf drama
In the overall production category, the Saudi series "Shari' al-A'sha" the "Favorite Gulf Series" award, with the cast and crew receiving the award from Egyptian star Mohamed Henedy amidst enthusiastic applause from the audience. This victory reflects the significant development in Saudi storytelling and dramatic production, as the series outperformed strong competitors in the same category, namely: "Al-Marsa," "Ummi," and "Saif 99."
Young faces and influencers are making headlines
The recognition wasn't limited to veterans; young talents also received significant recognition. Promising actress Taraf Al-Obaidi the "Favorite New Face" award for her role in the series "My Mother," surpassing rising stars like Ali Al-Baili, Lama Abdulwahab, and Rusail Al-Ibrahim. In the digital world, Saudi influencers proved their worth, with Rateel Al-Shehri the "Favorite Influencer" award and content creator Rayan Al-Ahmari the "Favorite Influencer" award, highlighting the strong digital influence of Saudi talent regionally.
Honoring pioneers and sports
In a gesture of appreciation for media pioneers, renowned Saudi broadcaster and presenter Saleh Al-Arayedh was awarded the Honorary Entertainment Makers Award in recognition of his long and distinguished career that has enriched Saudi television for years. Meanwhile, in the sports arena, Saudi footballer Laila Al-Qahtani the show by winning the "Best Athlete" award, reflecting the significant support women's sports have recently received in the Kingdom.
