The Joy Awards 2022 in Riyadh - in pictures

  • The Joy Awards 2022 were held at the Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All photos: MBC
    The Joy Awards 2022 were held at the Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All photos: MBC
  • A musician performing a tribute in memory of Arab actors and singers who passed away in 2021.
    A musician performing a tribute in memory of Arab actors and singers who passed away in 2021.
  • Nancy Ajram won an award for her single 'Salamat'.
    Nancy Ajram won an award for her single 'Salamat'.
  • Lebanese-Tunisian actress Nadine Nassib Njeim was nominated for her role in 'Salon Zahra'.
    Lebanese-Tunisian actress Nadine Nassib Njeim was nominated for her role in 'Salon Zahra'.
  • The Joy Awards 2022 were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    The Joy Awards 2022 were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Presenter Mustapha Al Agha and Saudi actress Mila Al Zahrani.
    Presenter Mustapha Al Agha and Saudi actress Mila Al Zahrani.
  • Turki Al Sheikh (centre left), chairman of the Board of Directors of General Entertainment Authority, holds a Joy Award during the ceremony.
    Turki Al Sheikh (centre left), chairman of the Board of Directors of General Entertainment Authority, holds a Joy Award during the ceremony.
  • Celebrities and guests strolled down the lavender carpet when arriving at the Joy Awards.
    Celebrities and guests strolled down the lavender carpet when arriving at the Joy Awards.
  • Hollywood star John Travolta gives an inspirational speech upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
    Hollywood star John Travolta gives an inspirational speech upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu had the home crowd on its feet with a soulful take of hit 'Leyla Leyla'.
    Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu had the home crowd on its feet with a soulful take of hit 'Leyla Leyla'.