The Saudi Arabian state-sponsored festival has drawn criticism due to the government’s alleged human rights abusesThe post Jimmy Carr defends playing Riyadh Comedy Festival: “I’ll go where the audiences are” appeared first on NME. Read more
Nme - Dec 21
TYSON FURY and Anthony Joshua are on course to finally cross gloves, according to reports. According to Ring Magazine, the highly anticipated heavyweight clash will see them headline a 2026 Riyadh Season mega-event. However, the report also indicates both the Gypsy King and AJ will also see actio... Read more
The Sun - Dec 13
JOHN HIGGINS slammed the conditions of the “pathetic” snooker table in Saudi Arabia, claiming it had beer mats under the legs to raise its height. The Scotsman, a four-time world champion, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship with a 4-0 thrashing of Ding Junhui... Read more
The Sun - Nov 20
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Walter P Moore, a global leader in engineering, announces its expansion into Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This move represents a significant step in strengthening the firm’s presence in the Middle... Read more
Eagletribune - Nov 11Pete Davidson and Colin Jost bought a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry in 2022. Davidson joked he did the Riyadh Comedy Festival because he needs the money. Read more
Business Insider - Nov 10
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DDPAI officially launched its flagship Z90 Series and showcased the new N5 Pro at Al AMAARIA Village in Riyadh under the theme "Born to Lead." The desert-inspired event brought together local distributors, media representatives, and industry... Read more
Benzinga - Nov 06
Human Rights Watch said on Thursday it will not accept donations from comedians who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. The human rights organization told Variety that it “cannot accept” donations from comedians like Aziz Ansari and others who performed. “But while we cannot ... Read more
The Hill - Oct 11
ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel grills comedian Aziz Ansari for taking money to perform at a Riyadh comedy festival under the brutal Saudi Arabian regime. Read more
Fox News - Oct 10
Saudi Arabia is set to host some of the biggest names in world sport over the next year as Riyadh Season 2025 launches with a packed schedule. Read more
Mail Online - Oct 07
“There’s good in it, maybe some bad in it,” the comedian admitted on Real Time. Read more
New York Post - Oct 04