Shahid announced that nine of its original productions will compete for entertainment awards at the Joy Awards 2026, the sixth edition of the ceremony scheduled for January 17, 2026, in Riyadh at ANB Arena as part of Riyadh Season.
Competing Productions
The nine Shahid original series competing for the awards are:
Hazaa, featuring actor Khaled Suqur in the lead role of a simple security guard who accidentally transforms into a psychologist due to a name mix-up and lives a double life full of secrets and challenges. The 10-episode series was written by Mohammad Al-Murshed and directed by Mohammad Al-Hilal, with supporting cast members including Saeed Saleh, Ali Al-Hamidi, and Osama Al-Qes.
February Black, a comedic short series comprising 10 episodes that showcases actor Nasser Al-Qassabi portraying “Suoud,” a businessman who capitalizes on the Saudi stock market crisis of 2006 to orchestrate a series of financial scams. The series was written by Nasser Al-Azzaz and directed by Amro Salah, with cast members Habib Al-Habib, Bashir Ghoniem, Sanaa Bakr Younis, and Khaled Al-Faraj.
Karate – White Belt, a drama following “Rakan,” a rebellious youth who transfers to an elite school via scholarship and attempts to prove himself through karate practice amid social and family conflicts. The cast includes Saeed Saleh, Faisal Al-Dookhi, Sultan Messiri, Saif Al-Maliki, and Futon Al-Jarallah.
Aisheen Ma’ana (We’re Living Together), a fantasy series depicting a family of jinn relocating to a modern residential complex in Riyadh to search for a magical ring lost two thousand years ago. The series was written by Alaa Hamza and directed by Mashary Al-Mazeed, starring Khaled Suqur, Aisha Kay, Mossaab Al-Maliki, Ahmad Al-Kaabi, Rughda Al-Anazi, and Fahad Bin Salem.
Tarad, a series reinventing the “Robin Hood” story in a Saudi drama format, where young “Tarad” forms a gang to steal from the wicked and aid their victims after his father refuses to help treat his uncle’s illness. The series was written by Alaa Hamza and directed by Hakim Jumaa, with cast members Nayef Al-Bahar, Abdullah Moteb, Hashem Housawi, Saeed Saleh, and Saeed Al-Qahtani.
Hamoud and His Father, a comedic short series of 10 episodes showcasing amusing situations between young Hamoud and his father, as Hamoud’s daily schemes clash with his father’s traditional wisdom. The cast features Ahmad Al-Kaabi, Aisha Kay, Khaled Al-Faraj, Saeed Al-Qahtani, Nayef Al-Fawaz, and Reem Safiya.
The Lawyer, a 10-episode drama centered on lawyer “Maha,” who advocates for women’s rights while grappling with her painful past of being denied custody of her children. Directed by Jassem Al-Mohannai and written by Nora Al-Omari, the series stars Lubna Abdel Aziz, Mohammad Al-Qes, Abdulrahman Bin Nafe, and Saad Al-Shatti.
Al-Dhariya, a drama and thriller series set in a border region caught in a power and leadership struggle among contraband traders. The series was written by Talal Awaji and directed by Majdi Al-Sameeri and Al-Fawwaz Tanjour, starring Khaled Suqur, Turki Al-Yousef, and Fayez Bin Jaris.
Voting and Nominations
The nomination phase began in November 2025, allowing the public to nominate their favorite stars and productions through the free Joy Awards application available on App Store and Google Play. Four nominees receiving the highest number of nominations in each category advance to the final voting round.
The awards also allow the public to propose additional names or productions not included in the suggested list, provided the works were released in 2025 or the nominees achieved notable accomplishments during that year.
