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Saudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards, its answer to the Grammys, amid budget cuts, sources say
Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards, its star-studded answer to the Oscars or the Grammys, as financial strain and the Iran war hit the country’s nascent entertainment sector, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Held in January, the event has become the crown jewel of Riyadh’s annual events calendar, drawing performers including Katy Perry and Robbie Williams this year and handing out awards in music as well as other areas of entertainment and sport. It is the latest high-profile entertainment event to face cancellation or postponement as Riyadh reprioritizes spend...
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