A British/Hejazi collaboration, SmileKSA is the groundbreaking pioneer of stand up comedy in Saudi Arabia. Since our first show in Riyad
h in May 2008, we have showcased 20 international comedians in groundbreaking shows to thousands of Saudis and expatriates in the Kingdom. We have also provided first time opportunities for local and regional amateurs to perform to large audiences in KSA, including Khalid Khalifa, Rehman Akhtar, Ibraheem
Alkhairallah, Omar Hussein, Rehman Akhtar, Fahad Albutairi, Rami Salame, Thamer Al Hazmi, Mc Shortie and many more. Some of the International Comedians who have performed at SmileKSA Events
Kevin Bridges
Nemr Abou Nassar
John Maloney
Sugar Sammy
Maz Jobrani
Al Ducharme
Angelo Tsarouchas
Ahmed Ahmed
Sebastian Maniscalco
Dean Edwards
Quincy
Adam Bloom
Otis Canneloni
Steve Gribbin
Reggie Watts
Some of our milestones.. First to bring stand up comedy to large audiences in KSA - 2008
First to bring international comedians to KSA - 2008
First to bring Saudi & Non Saudi audiences together - 2008
First to audition and promote amateur, local comedians - 2009
First to feature and promote Saudi female comedian - 2009
First to feature in local news media - 2009
First to feature in regional media - 2009
First to bring stand up comedy to Yemen - 2010
First to feature in international documentary - 2010
First to feature in International media - 2010
First to tour US Embassies & Consulates in Middle East - 2011
First to tour to Kabul, Afghanistan for a civilian audience - 2011