In an exceptional evening held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, His Excellency Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), honored His Excellency Nasser bin Ghanem Al-Khelaifi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of beIN Media Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), by awarding him the "Diamond Entertainment Makers Award." This prestigious honor was bestowed during the sixth edition of the "Joy Awards" ceremony, amidst a large audience and media presence.
Global recognition of exceptional achievements
This honor comes as a culmination of Al-Khelaifi's distinguished career and in recognition of his pivotal and influential role in the international sports entertainment and media industry. Through his leadership positions, Al-Khelaifi has successfully reshaped the landscape of sports media, in addition to his significant contributions to developing sports content and enhancing its presence as one of the most important economic and entertainment sectors in the modern era. This convergence of sports and entertainment is a prominent feature of modern global strategies, which Al-Khelaifi has exemplified through his leadership of Paris Saint-Germain, transforming it into a global brand that transcends the boundaries of the football pitch.
The atmosphere of the concert and a message to Arab youth
During the ceremony, Nasser Al-Khelaifi expressed his profound happiness at being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing his great pride in attending this event, which brought together a distinguished group of the brightest stars from the Arab and Western worlds in the fields of art, sports, and media. Al-Khelaifi extended his sincere thanks to His Excellency Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh for this generous gesture, noting his keenness to accept the invitation and attend in person despite his busy international schedule, in recognition of the Kingdom's stature and the importance of the event.
In an inspiring gesture, Al-Khelaifi addressed a direct motivational message to Arab youth, stressing that "ambition and hard work" are the two essential pillars for achieving success, emphasizing that persistence in pursuing goals is the only way to make a difference and achieve great accomplishments.
JOY AWARDS: The entertainment destination of the region
The Joy Awards ceremony has established itself as the largest awards event of its kind in the Middle East, held as part of Riyadh Season, which reflects the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to transform Saudi Arabia into a global entertainment and tourism destination. The ceremony is unique in that it relies primarily on public voting via the awards' dedicated app, granting the winners broad public recognition. Each year, the event brings together a constellation of filmmakers, drama producers, musicians, and sports figures to celebrate Arab and international creativity in a single night that combines glamour with well-deserved recognition for these talented individuals.
