November 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
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Nov 2–11 · Riyadh · VOX Century Corner
European Film Festival Riyadh 2026.
The Delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia and Arabia Pictures run the fifth edition of the European Film Festival in Riyadh, with screenings at VOX Century Corner. The organisers list 16 films from 16 European countries. The festival opened on 2 November, and its site gives 2–11 November as the dates.
What to expect
- Opening ceremony on 2 November; public screenings run from 3 to 10 November, according to the festival programme.
- Two side events in English at VOX Century Corner, both at 4:30 PM: a session on production management on 6 November and a lecture on co-producing with Europe on 7 November.
- Tickets are sold through VOX Cinemas at ksa.voxcinemas.com/EUFF.
- The Saudi Film Commission supports the festival, according to Arab News.
Why it matters
A small but useful room for agencies and production houses that want to meet European filmmakers and follow co-production between Europe and Saudi Arabia.
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