Regional and global stars got together at a mesmerizing awards ceremony in Saudi Arabia to honor Arab and international talents at the 2025 edition of the annual Joy Awards on Saturday.The Kingdom’s capital, Riyadh, embraced numerous A-listers, who graced the lavender carpet before the event kicked off with a breathtaking performance by American singer Christina Aguilera.For more news on Saudi Arabia, visit our dedicated page.Stars ranging from Mohammed Abdo, Majid al Mohandis, Asala, Yusra, to Cyrine Abdelnour, and Hande Ercel were all in attendance, alongside Hollywood luminaries that included Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey and Amanda Seyfried.The event also included a surprise joint performance by Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury and Canadian singer Michael Buble, who recreated Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.” A second surprise performance brought together Saudi icon Abdo, and Italian tenor and world-famous opera singer Andrea Bocelli.Read more:Joy Awards: MENA’s biggest