Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 8:32 am |

The city of Jeddah will host the Arab world’s first YouTube FanFest featuring live shows by some of the region’s most influential YouTube creators on March 10.  

YouTube FanFest Jedah, held at the Juhara Stadium at the King Abdullah Sports City, will have two shows, one dedicated to an only-female audience and the other will be attended by families and males. Organizers have also announced three sessions where ticket-holders will get the chance to meet the headlining YouTubers.

The lineup includes some of the region’s most influential creators such as Omar Hussein, Bader Saleh, Aljuhara Sajer, The Saudi Reporters, Moha, D7oomy 999, Omar Farooq, Hatoun Al Qadi, and many more. These creators are part of a growing YouTube community in Saudi Arabia where watchtime per capita is ranked the highest in the world.

This will be YouTube’s second event in Saudi Arabia after last years launch of Batala, a platform dedicated to highlighting the region’s female creators, in Riyadh.

For more information about the schedule and location of the event, please visit the YouTube FanFest Jeddah website.