YouTube has become a powerful platform for self-expression and creativity. With more than 2.5 billion active monthly users, it offers content creators across the world an opportunity to connect, entertain, and inspire. In Saudi Arabia, the platform has given rise to a wave of charismatic YouTubers who have significantly shaped the entertainment culture in the region. With their unique brands and styles, captivating presence, and ability to strike a balance between fun and meaningful content, these creators have earned the admiration of millions.
Through this article, we will feature ten of the most-notable Saudi YouTubers, exploring their content themes, the audiences they engage with, and the reasons behind their success.
Topz
Topz is among the most prominent content creators on YouTube in Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world. Having gained fame owing to his cheerful personality and unique style, he has established himself as one of the Kingdom’s most successful YouTubers.
Topz owns and runs two YouTube channels. His main channel focuses on vlogs and a variety of gamified challenges, hosting and collaborating with other creators such as AboFlah. These activities span everything from food challenges to “try not to laugh” videos, drawing his viewers’ attention. He also often infuses content with horror stories and eerie tales that keep viewers hooked with their suspense element. With over 6.97 million subscribers and more than 7 billion total views, his influence is undeniable.
His second channel is dedicated to e-gaming, featuring popular titles like Minecraft, FIFA, and Fortnite. With 1.66 million subscribers and over 61 million views, it caters to a broad base of gaming enthusiasts.
Banderita
Bander, better known by his screen name Banderita, is a Saudi YouTuber from Jazan who also operates two channels. His main channel — BanderitaX — showcases Twitch-like game streaming videos from popular titles such as Fortnite, Poppy Playtime, and Resident Evil, with occasional non-gaming content to add variety. This channel boasts over 16.6 million subscribers and more than 3 billion views, making it one of the most-watched in the region. His second channel, BanderitaX Extra, has over 500,000 subscribers and is known for its sharp editing and engaging gameplay content and for more relaxed and spontaneous plug-ins.
BariTube
BariTube enjoys immense popularity thanks to his two distinct channels. His primary channel focuses on critical content in addition to blending commentary with spooky real-life stories. This format has garnered over 8 million subscribers and 900 million views, reinforcing his audience’s interest in his content.
His second channel is dedicated to his original music, where tracks like Sheel Al Beid and Dawaa Al Copyright have amassed 20 million and 14 million views respectively. His ability to seamlessly switch between content styles has helped him build a broad and loyal audience.
Saudi Reporters
Run by Saudi twins Abdulaziz and Abdullah Bakr, Saudi Reporters is one of the Kingdom’s most distinctive and entertaining YouTube channels. Their content features quirky challenges and light-hearted games, earning them over 8 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views.
With great on-screen chemistry, the twins are loved for their wit, sense of humour, and original challenges and ideas that have captivated viewers of all age groups.
Fahad Sal
Fahad Sal is widely appreciated for his informative, useful and varied content. With over 4 million subscribers and 390 million views, his channel serves as a resourceful blend of entertainment and learning.
From travel vlogs and personal experiences to videos about acquiring new skills — such as learning English — Fahad’s content encourages personal growth and curiosity, particularly among young Saudis.
Njoud Al Shammari
Njoud Al Shammari is one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent female content creators. With more than 1 million subscribers, her channel features a mix of beauty tips for women, light-hearted challenges, and sibling antics with her brother Moha. Her lively and relatable personality resonates strongly with younger female audiences.
S7S
S7S has carved a niche in content covering food activities. Known for taking on extreme culinary challenges — such as eating the spiciest dishes or the largest shawarma — he has attracted over 8 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views. His adventurous food-related content keeps viewers coming back for more.
Mohammed Al Ghamdi
Based in the United Kingdom, Mohammed Al Ghamdi has been documenting his family life and daily adventures on YouTube since 2010. With more than 22 million subscribers, his content showcases heart-warming moments with his children and insights into family life abroad.
Formerly working as a web designer, Al-Ghamdi left his job to devote his time to building his brand and content on YouTube. Today, his channel is a source of inspiration for many seeking a healthier work-life balance.
Amy Roko
Amy Roko is one of Saudi Arabia’s most enigmatic female figures on YouTube. Known for wearing the niqab and maintaining her anonymity while going by the pseudonym “Amy Roko,” she creates varied content and often collaborates with other female creators. She lives in Dubai for the most part. Her channel, with 77,000 subscribers, includes her podcast Sawalif Amy — loosely translated as Amy’s Chit-Chat — which deepens her engagement with fans.
Moha
Moha, Njoud Al Shammari’s brother, has a thriving YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. His multi-faceted content includes vlogs and reaction videos, but what truly catapulted him to fame was his weight loss journey. By sharing his deeply personal transformation, he has inspired thousands to pursue healthier lifestyles.
A Cultural Force Beyond Entertainment
Each of these YouTubers brings a distinctive voice to the Saudi digital landscape. From gaming and lifestyle to music and food challenges, they reflect the diversity and dynamism of the Kingdom’s audience segments.
With their unique brands and innovative approaches to storytelling, these creators continue to redefine entertainment, educate their audiences, and promote a spirit of creativity across the region. YouTube remains a powerful stage for Saudi talent to shine, and its impact is only projected to grow continuously.
