
Hayy Cinema | Cinema at Saha: Second Edition
Hayy Cinema | Cinema at Saha: Second Edition Outdoor Cinema Programme Watch the full video about this edition of the programme here .
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Hayy Cinema | Cinema at Saha: Second Edition Outdoor Cinema Programme Watch the full video about this edition of the programme here .
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Opening May 20, 2026, ‘Global Positioning System’ is an upcoming exhibition curated by Indranjan Banerjee and Lucas Morin. Global Positioning System is an exhibition dedicated to mapping and navigation systems. It tells stories of fast cars and slow trains, street barriers and trembling grounds, warping highways and broken bridges.
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Opening May 20, 2026, ‘Red Wind, Coral Worlds’ is an upcoming exhibition curated by recipients of the Art Jameel Curatorial Open Call, Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham. Red Wind, Coral Worlds sites the Red Sea within an expanded and interconnected oceanic terrain. The exhibition traces the entangled worlds that converge across its waters, attending to the material and affective remnants left in the wake of centuries of movement and migration shaped by trade, pilgrimage, and displacement.
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Explore the 'Heart of the Sea' exhibition at the Red Sea Museum Plaza, a photography exhibition bringing together the work of three of the world's most renowned photographers — Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Jean Gaumy, and Sebastiao Salgado — in celebration of World Oceans Day.
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Explore an immersive exhibition that combines traditional textile crafts with contemporary art, in an artistic vision that blends authenticity with experimentation and connects the past with the present through symbols inspired by heritage and mythology.
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As Told by the Land is a three-month long thematic programme at Hayy Explorers for children aged 6–15 years old. Through educational programmes and artist interventions, it responds to the current Hayy Arts exhibitions by exploring themes of storytelling, movement, and shifting worlds. Across the three months, children are invited to follow paths, collect traces, and construct new worlds from their immediate surroundings and everyday life.
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Step into Forest Wonders in Jeddah, an immersive entertainment experience inspired by wildlife and nature. Combining cutting-edge technology, sensory effects, and live performances, it creates a family-friendly destination where exploration and entertainment come together. Discover interactive trails, engaging games, and imaginative experiences that blend fun with learning for visitors of all ages.
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Explore our exhibitions from a different perspective. Led by the Art Jameel Visitor Experience team Omar Rufay and Seema Abukhadra , From Another Angle is an intimate and alternative guided tour that brings together highlights from Hayy Arts current exhibitions ‘Global Positioning System’ and ‘Red Wind, Coral Worlds’, to invite conversation and deeper engagement with t he artworks, beyond a single curatorial perspective.
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Makers Matters Programme Open Call Programme Overview Makers Matters celebrates craft as a living language shaped by materials, techniques, tools, and rituals that transfer knowledge across generations. Craftmen, designers, artisans, artists, architects, researchers, and makers from across Saudi Arabia are invited to contribute to a multidisciplinary programme that explores the relationship between heritage, making, and innovation.
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Join the Jameel Library for a wide range of programmes led by community members this September! You could also pitch your own programme here . Writing Circle: Writing Against the Algorithm with Hassan Alshiyoukh September 4, 2026 5-8pm What does it mean to write honestly in an age built for speed, performance, and manufactured opinion?
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This workshop introduces participants to the process of building a customized wooden stretched canvas from scratch. Participants will learn how to construct the frame, stretch the canvas, and apply gesso to create a finished surface ready for painting. Learning Outcome: Measure, cut, and assemble wooden stretcher bars to construct a sturdy, properly squared frame in a chosen size. Apply basic joinery techniques to reinforce frame stability and durability.
Attendance detailsAs Told by the: Constructed Worlds September 10 – October 1, 2026 Every Thursday 4-8PM Constructed Worlds is based on mind bending imagination and creative worldbuilding. How does your world look like? This follows a creative approach in bringing it to life such as hands-on building using natural materials and mixed media as well as creating surrealist posters.
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IN ACT returns to Jeddah on September 11, announcing the launch of a new season with immersive visual production, continuous beats, and energy that lasts until dawn. IN ACT - ACT IX, part of Entertainment and Families in Jeddah. The event starts on 11/09/2026, 12:00 AM and ends on 11/09/2026, 11:59 PM according to available data. The page displays the event's time, location, source, and calendar and directions links when available. Source: Visit Saudi Summer Calendar PDF.
Attendance detailsTime Reflected on Water The Red Sea has reflected centuries of sky on its surface; mirroring the sails of merchant vessels, fishermen’s nets, the faces of pilgrims and the steady movement of those who brought with them far more than material goods. They carried ways of seeing, making, and being. This summer, our Recess cohort of seven embarked on their own journey to explore these depths.
Attendance detailsOfficial listing for 3a Ka3ba in Jeddah. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.
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Director: Maha Al-Saati Country: Saudi Year: 2023 Language: Arabic In 1987, a young Saudi man tries to win the love of his dream by mimicking her favorite 80s artist, Crown. Maha Al-Saati Maha Al-Saati is an independent filmmaker interested in exploring women’s stories in the Arab World. She is an alum of the the TIFF Filmmaker Lab 2020 and TIFF Writers’ Studio 2021 , an honorary recipient of Share Her Journey Award 2020/2021.
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Director: Khaled Zaidan Country: Saudi Year: 2022 Language: Arabic Othman, a security guard at one of the government hospital’s parking lot entrance gates,lives in harmony with his cousin Fahd. However, soon after, events change, shaking Othman out of his complacency and forcing him to confront reality. Khaled Zidan Feature and documentary film director and cinematographer, co-founder of Bright Frame Productions.
Attendance detailsSound forms an integral element of ‘Red Wind, Coral Worlds’, an exhibition curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham , recipients of the Art Jameel Curatorial Open Call 2025–2026. As part of the exhibition’s closing programme, Hayy Sounds presents a series of listening stations along with a photographic display, in collaboration with Frequency Room, that explores the vast and often underrepresented sonic histories, practices and encounters extending across the expansive geographies and entanglements of...
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A workshop that celebrates creativity and heritage where participants create three-dimensional paper models of the buildings of Jeddah Historic District. Participants will apply paper quilling techniques to create artwork that reflects the beauty of Hijazi architecture. Learning Outcome: Learn the essential techniques of paper quilling and how to apply them to create an artwork. Become familiar with the tools and materials used in building three-dimensional paper models.
Attendance detailsHayy Sounds presents the first of many listening sessions, in collaboration with Frequency Room, as part of the closing programme of the exhibition ‘Red Wind, Coral Worlds’. Join us for an intimate evening that introduces the listening stations with a playlist of curated albums, archival research and narratives that offers a shared space for close listening to the sonic practices, histories and traditions traversing the Red Sea and its neighbouring region.
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Director: Lotfy Nathan Country: France, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Belgium Year: 2022 Language: Arabic Subtitles: English Dreaming of a better life, Ali makes a precarious living selling contraband gas on the streets of Tunisia. Forced to take charge of his two younger sisters after their father’s sudden death, and facing impending eviction, Ali will have to make a decision from which there is no turning back. What ensues is a fight for dignity, the voice of a generation trying to be heard. Back to what's on -->
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Director: Ayten Amin Country: Egypt, Tunisia, Germany Year: 2021 Language: Arabic Subtitles: English In a small city on the Nile Delta, 19 year old Souad (Bassant Ahmed) leads a double life. Conservative and veiled in public, online she obsesses over her appearance and embarks on secret virtual romances. As the reality of her personal situation comes increasingly into conflict with her digital life, she struggles to rectify her ambitions with her future until tragedy strikes.
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John Achkar returns to the stage in Jeddah with his latest Arabic improv show, featuring a distinctive comedic style and honest stories. "Fina Nehki?" Stand-Up Comedy with John Achkar, part of Entertainment and Family in Jeddah. The event starts on 23/10/2026, 12:00 AM and ends on 23/10/2026, 11:59 PM according to available data. The page displays the event's time, location, and source, along with calendar and directions links when available. Source: Visit Saudi Summer Calendar PDF.
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The Golden Palm Film Programme To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Saudi Film Festival, Hayy Cinema is collaborating on the Golden Palm Film Programme, showcasing winning titles from the past decade to highlight local talent and achievements. The screenings will feature a mix of documentary, animation, and fiction, reflecting the diverse growth of Saudi cinema.
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