🎬 Riyadh’s Joy Forum 2025 — Redefining the Global Entertainment Landscape. Over just two days, the Joy Forum in Riyadh proved that Saudi Arabia is not only hosting the world — it’s leading the global entertainment conversation. From Hollywood icons to global sports and media executives, the Forum became a platform for real partnerships, innovation, and billion-riyal opportunities. Key takeaways: 🔹 Regional Catalyst, Global Reach: The Forum positioned Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC as a creative powerhouse — driving new investments in film, live events, theme parks, and digital entertainment. 🔹 Tangible Economic Impact: With over SAR 4 billion in new agreements, the Forum showcased how strategic events can directly fuel tourism, job creation, and economic diversification. 🔹 Innovation at the Core: From AI and digital media to licensing and IP development, the discussions were focused on building the next generation entertainment ecosystem for the region and beyond. The message is clear — the entertainment and joy economy is now a central pillar of growth and global collaboration. Riyadh’s momentum is creating ripple effects that extend far beyond the region, unlocking new creative and investment frontiers worldwide. #JoyForum #Riyadh #EntertainmentEconomy #GCC #Vision2030 #CreativeIndustries #GlobalPartnerships #EconomicGrowth #Innovation

🎢 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮 – 𝗤𝟯 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝟰: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝟰𝟬% 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 Saudi Arabia’s entertainment landscape continues to expand as part of Vision 2030, with Entertainment Centers emerging as one of the fastest-growing service segments. The surge reflects the Kingdom’s push to enhance quality of life, promote tourism, and attract private investment in leisure and recreation. 📈 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 (𝗤𝟯 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) 40% year-on-year growth in registrations 6,965 commercial registrations by Q3 2025 (vs. 4,942 in Q3 2024) 🏙️ 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Riyadh: 3,058 Makkah: 1,890 Eastern Province: 777 Madinah: 318 Asir: 281 💡 The entertainment sector’s steady growth reflects how Saudi Arabia is diversifying beyond oil — creating vibrant experiences for residents and visitors alike, while opening new avenues for SMEs and investors. 🚀 At start-easy.com, we support investors and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s expanding leisure and hospitality sectors  — covering everything from business registration to licensing, ongoing compliance, and tech advisory (including AI solutions for SMEs) — simply, fast, and transparently. 📊 Source: Ministry of Commerce #SaudiVision2030 #SaudiBusiness #Entertainment #Tourism #Leisure #QualityOfLife #SaudiArabia #MOC #Investment #BusinessSetup #StartEasy #starteasy.

Belda, Egypt's leading digital marketplace for home and commercial services, has formed a strategic partnership with Al Diwan Real Estate Development, the creators of the Villar residential and touristic projects. This collaboration aims to enhance modern living by seamlessly integrating technological solutions within high-end communities. Spearheaded by Mostafa Salem, CEO of Belda, and Hossam Hussein from Al Diwan, the initiative is set to redefine urban living experiences by making convenience a priority. ✅ Belda will offer Al Diwan residents direct access to a broad network of over fifty verified service providers, ranging from air conditioner repairs to pet care, all through a single app. ✅ The user-friendly application facilitates service scheduling, tracking, and digital payments, alongside instalment options available through local partners. ✅ Subscribers to the Belda Premier package can secure ongoing home and office maintenance services year-round, enhancing customer satisfaction through organised, reliable service delivery. ✅ JTS Holding, Belda’s parent group, marks nine years of digital transformation in Egypt, seeking to simplify daily life through its subsidiaries like Octopii and Jinni. ✅ The Belda–Diwan partnership exemplifies the promising potential for digital innovation to rejuvenate traditional industries within Egypt's tech ecosystem. #DigitalTransformation #SmartLiving #InnovationInProperty #UrbanLiving #EgyptTech

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄- 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 Today’s market isn’t about shouting the loudest—it’s about showing up smarter. 👉Use Arabic + English content that feels local. 👉Use data to personalize- not generalize. 👉Go short, go bold: Reels, Stories, quick tips that grab attention before it scrolls away. 👉Connect culture + creativity: align with UAE values, heritage and the next-gen digital wave. 👉Optimize everywhere: Voice search, mobile, local listings- be the answer, not just visible. Make your brand not just seen- but remembered in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & beyond. #DubaiBusiness #UAEMarketing #DigitalGrowthUAE #ArabicContent #SocialMediaUAE #MarketingTrends2025 #CarneyDubai #BrandStrategyUAE #ShortFormVideo #LocalizedContent

🌟🚗 Smart Use of Private Parking Spaces — A New Approach to Urban Mobility🌟 As part of my ongoing work in the Balad Historical Parking Project with Makani, I’ve been exploring new ideas to enhance urban mobility and smart parking solutions in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. One concept I’m currently developing is the use of private residential and commercial parking spaces located near high-demand areas — such as malls, embassies, hospitals, and hotels — for short-term smart parking (1–2 hours). This initiative aims to: 🚗 Relieve parking congestion in crowded city zones. 🏘️ Empower private property owners to share their unused spaces securely. 📱 Integrate smart technology, allowing drivers to locate, reserve, and pay for available spots through a connected parking app. 🤝 Create a shared ecosystem between property owners and parking operators for better control, revenue, and convenience. This concept supports sustainability, digital transformation, and smart city innovation — all key pillars of Vision 2030. I look forward to connecting with professionals, innovators, and decision-makers who share an interest in urban mobility and smart parking solutions. #SmartParking #Innovation #Vision2030 #UrbanMobility #Makani #BaladProject #SmartCity #Technology #ParkingSolutions #SaudiArabia

𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 From the landmark Alandalus Mall in Jeddah to new mixed-use projects in Mecca and Riyadh, AlAndalus Property Company continues to redefine what integrated urban experiences look like across the Kingdom. Guided by 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 2030, the company’s strategy focuses on creating high-performing, sustainable destinations that blend retail, hospitality, offices, and services — turning malls into modern community hubs. In conversation with Omar Faris Al-Fayyadh, General Manager – Commercial, we explore how Alandalus is: - Aligning growth with the Quality of Life Program - Balancing global and homegrown tenants - Investing in AI, digital analytics, and smart operations - Embedding sustainability into every project As Saudi Arabia’s cities evolve, Alandalus stands at the intersection of commerce, community, and culture. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8PZpWsQ #AlandalusProperty #SaudiRealEstate #Vision2030 #RetailDevelopment #SmartDestinations #Sustainability #CommercialRealEstate #UrbanGrowth

As a content creator in the real estate niche, every time I explore Dubai’s growth story, I’m amazed by how quickly the city turns vision into reality. The Dubai D33 initiative is another reminder that this city doesn’t just plan for the future; it builds it. From real estate expansion to growing global investor confidence, the ripple effects are already visible. As someone who loves capturing these moments of transformation through real estate storytelling, I couldn’t resist putting together this short video on Dubai’s ambitious future plans. #contentmarketer #realestate #contentcreator #contentcreation

Great ideas start projects - adaptability keeps them moving forward. The key to turning plans into real progress in complex projects is staying flexible and open to change. That’s exactly what our latest 5/5 ⭐ Clutch review highlights (a huge thank-you and congratulations to the whole project team!). For Expo City Dubai, we built a digital product that lays the foundation for a mobile super app - a platform connecting multiple audiences in one place: residents, visitors, and business tenants. Together, we achieved measurable results that show real progress: ✔️ steady growth in installs and active users ✔️ higher activation and repeat sessions, plus improved 30-day retention ✔️ improved app quality and performance, with faster launch times and a higher crash-free rate ✔️ stronger adoption of core features (maps, events, notifications) ✔️ improved App Store ratings and smoother content publishing from CMS to app Our collaboration extends far beyond this one app - it’s a partnership that keeps evolving across multiple ongoing projects. Expo City Dubai remains one of our key partners, and we’re proud to see that the value of our teamwork has been recognized and shared publicly. 👉 Read the full review to see what makes this partnership work: https://lnkd.in/dYpvuaWW

Saudi Arabia’s experiential scene is booming. In a new Campaign Middle East feature, our Senior Strategist, Sara Faisal, explores why true success in the Kingdom isn’t just about scale, it’s about cultural fluency. As Saudi redefines heritage, creativity, and collaboration through festivals and giga-projects, brands have an incredible opportunity - and a responsibility - to engage with authenticity. As Sara puts it: “Step into Saudi Arabia not to change its rhythm, but to design experiences that belong to it.” Read Sara’s analysis here:  https://lnkd.in/eT-_QjbX #ImaginationGLBL #CampaignME #ExperientialMarketing

Why Africa’s Venues Are the Hidden Gems of Global Events ✨. Across Africa, venues are becoming key differentiators in global event design - from converted warehouses and heritage sites to desert amphitheatres and coastal resorts. These spaces offer variety, authenticity and production flexibility few regions can match. Why they matter - Distinctive context: venues rooted in place give programmes a natural narrative and visual identity. - Creative adaptability: many sites allow bespoke design and collaboration with local artists — originality built in. - Commercial efficiency: strong supplier ecosystems, competitive local pricing and exchange advantages extend production budgets. - Infrastructure growth: rising investment in stadia, convention centres and mixed-use precincts expands both turnkey and experiential options. - Local capability: regional crews, producers and technical partners reduce friction and enhance cultural integrity. - Sustainability upside: regional sourcing, shorter travel loops and legacy handovers are easier to achieve when production is localised. Operational guidance for organisers - Visit early: one site recce prevents dozens of spreadsheet errors. - Partner locally: hire venue specialists with in-market experience for permits and community relations. - Prioritise welfare: plan for climate, shade, water and guest comfort. - Build authenticity into the brief: integrate local cultural advisors early. - Treat logistics regionally: plan multi-hub rollouts that reuse modular assets. - Define legacy: specify reuse, training or community benefit within supplier contracts. From three decades producing across Africa and the Middle East, one principle holds: venue choice defines delivery. The right location amplifies cultural integrity, reduces footprint and leaves tangible local value. #AfricaEvents #VenueStrategy #EventProduction #EPCInsights