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Saudi Arabia reportedly cancelling Joy Awards amid budget cuts
Original: Saudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards, its answer to the Grammys, amid budget cuts, sources say
Saudi Arabia is set to cancel the Joy Awards, its flagship entertainment ceremony often described as the kingdom's answer to the Grammys, according to sources citing budget cuts. The annual event in Riyadh has drawn international stars since its launch and was a centrepiece of the country's entertainment push, so reports of its axing are drawing wide attention.
Why now: Reports that a high-profile, star-studded state-backed awards show is being scrapped for financial reasons have caught people's attention.
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