ALBAWABA - The Joy Awards 2026 celebrated the biggest stars across entertainment.
The Joy Awards are one of the biggest entertainment shows in the Arab world. They honor outstanding work in music, theater, sports, art, and making digital content. The awards are decided by public voting, so they show what the people want and how much they appreciate leading stars and creators in many areas.
As part of Riyadh Season in 2026, the event took place in Riyadh, which is the capital of Saudi Arabia. Amazing musical and artistic performances and memorable moments on the red carpet helped people celebrate the most important artistic and cultural achievements of the past year.
The winners of the 2026 Joy Awards are:
Music Category Favorite Male Artist: Fadel Chaker
Favorite Female Artist: Angham
Favorite Song: "Sahak El Shawq" by Fadl Shaker
Favorite Newcomer in Music: Mohamed Fadel Chaker
Series Category
Favorite Actor: Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer for "Al-Morsi"
Favorite Actress: Karess Bashar
Favorite Egyptian Series: "Ashghal Shaqa Geddan"
Favorite Levantine Series: "Salma"
Favorite Newcomer: Taraf Al-Obaidi for "Ummi"
Favorite Gulf Series: "Shari' Al-A'sha"
Favorite Series Director: Ahmed Katiksiz and Gul Saraltan for "Shari' Al-A'sha"
Film Category
Favorite Actress: Shujoun for "Urs Al-Nar"
Favorite Actor in Film: Maged El-Kedwany for "Fiha Eh Ya'ni"
Favorite Film Director: Omar El-Mohandes for "Siko Siko"
Favorite Film: "Siko Siko"
Sports Category
Entertainment Makers Award Diamond Award: Nasser Al-Khelaifi
Best Male Athlete: Yassine Bounou
Best Female Athlete: Laila Al-Qahtani
Influencer Awards
Favorite Influencer Award: Rayan Al-Ahmari
Favorite Female Influencer Award: Rateel Al-Shehri
Special Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award: Artist and former Minister of Culture Farouk Hosny
Lifetime Achievement Award: Forest Whitaker
Honorary Joy Awards: Saleh Al-Arayedh
Honorary Entertainment Creator Award: Assala Nasri
Honorary Entertainment Creator Award: Ahmed Al-Doughji
Honorary Entertainment Creator Award: Amr Mostafa
Personality of the Year Award: Millie Bobby Brown
The Importance of the Joy Awards
People's opinions are directly reflected in the Joy Awards, which are important because they give artists and content makers a chance to be noticed by their fans. In addition, they help support young stars and encourage them to come up with new ideas and make great art.
Not only are prizes being given out at this event, but it's also a chance to talk to the people directly and show off the biggest successes in the Arab entertainment scene.
