Events

The General Entertainment Authority's leading figure, Eng. Faisal Bafarat, had the honor of presenting the Riyadh Season Cup to the Belarusian tennis star, Aryna Sabalenka, following her victory over the Tunisian player, Ons Jabeur. The match, which ended with scores of 4:6, 6:3, 6:2, took place in the Kingdom Arena and marked a highlight of the Riyadh Season Women’s Tennis...

The Ana Arabia Exhibition, a key highlight of the 2023 Riyadh Season, has successfully concluded at Roshn Front. With its fourth iteration, the event has once again proven to be a prominent platform for fashion connoisseurs from around the globe. This year's exposition saw an impressive gathering of 275 designers representing 18 different countries, each showcasing their latest contributions to...

The upcoming 3rd International Future Minerals Forum is poised to be a pivotal event for global leaders in the geological survey arena. The forum is set to take place on January 9 at the prestigious King Abdulaziz Center in Riyadh, with the aim of fostering enhanced collaboration and strategic coordination among nations in geological surveying to pursue shared goals. Abdullah...

The Riyadh Season has become a magnet for entertainment enthusiasts, attracting a staggering 10 million attendees within the initial 50 days since its inauguration. The major entertainment event, which commenced in late October, has become a hotspot for those seeking a blend of leisure and culture. The impressive visitor numbers reflect the season's broad appeal, which offers a medley of...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was recently celebrated as the guest of honor during the prestigious “Economic Vision Award 2023” event in the Sultanate of Oman. The event was a significant occasion, recognizing the successes and advancements of various economic projects and efforts in the region. Representing Saudi Arabia at this distinguished gathering was the Minister of Economy and Planning,...

The captivating landscape of AlUla will once again serve as the backdrop for the Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo, slated to take place at the Equestrian Village from January 17 to 20. This event marks the third installment of the groundbreaking polo tournament hosted in a desert setting and promises to surpass previous years in grandeur and excitement. This unique...

AlUla Moments has just unveiled a plethora of exciting updates about the renowned Winter at Tantora festival, gearing up for its fifth season starting tomorrow and extending until January 27, 2024. This long-standing event of culture, art, and music makes its grand return, promising a six-week carnival filled with premium celebrations, activities, and themed weekends against the stunning backdrop of...

FC Shakhtar Donetsk, a regular participant in the UEFA Champions League, has not played a game at home in Ukraine for almost ten years. The club's CEO, Serhii Palkin, has enlisted the help of Geneva-based sports advisory firm LTT Sports to explore opportunities with Saudi clubs in the Saudi Pro League, including FC Al Taawoun. The objective is to secure...

Monday is finance day at COP28, where additional funding for the climate cause is expected to be announced. This follows discussions among world leaders and the private sector during the early days of the U.N. climate summit, focusing on increasing finance for climate action and disaster support. With the departure of world leaders from the conference in Dubai, the finance...

Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host country for the final stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons, according to an official announcement by the AFC. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will be responsible for hosting the final stage of the tournament for these two seasons, starting from the...

Food, beverage, and hospitality exhibition Saudi HORECA 2023 recently held its successful 12th edition from November 27-29 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event, supported by the Kingdom's Culinary Arts Commission, was colocated with the renowned Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie, a chocolate showcase that originated in Paris and now takes place in over 17...

Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host country for the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in November 2025. The decision was made unanimously by the organization's 172 member states during the 20th UNIDO General Conference in Vienna. The Saudi delegation, led by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef, expressed gratitude to...

LuLu Hypermarket, one of Saudi Arabia's favorite shopping destinations, is gearing up for a 36-day celebration to mark its 14th anniversary. The retail giant recently announced its plans during a press conference at Riyadh Boulevard, with the announcement also displayed on giant video screens at the venue. To commemorate this milestone, LuLu Hypermarket has prepared a bonanza of 1,400 valuable...

Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the World Energy Conference in 2026, as announced by the World Energy Council (WEC). The 27th edition of this influential global conference will take place from October 26 to 29 in Riyadh. The Kingdom secured the hosting rights through a competitive bidding process involving all members of the National Committees of the Council....

The America’s Cup 37 (AC37) is set to begin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia next week. The tournament will take place from November 29 to December 2 at the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina. Teams from the UK, Italy, France, and the US will compete against each other to challenge New Zealand, the defending champion and two-time consecutive winner. New Zealand...