The hotel has made elaborate plans to serve an extensive daily iftar buffet at The Blue restaurant and poolside.
The venues will be decorated in a special theme to create a festive Ramadan atmosphere.
The special iftar buffet will consist of delicious breads including Saj, Manakeesh and Zaatar, fresh from the oven; plus a range of delicious dishes from special live cooking stations, including Lamb Ouzi, Harees, Jareesh and Kebsah, to name just a few.
A wide range of mezzeh, starters, appetizers and the favorite Harira soup, plus traditional Ramadan drinks, will be served.
“Movenpick Hotel Alkhobar will offer the finest Ramadan Iftar experience for you to savor with family and friends,” said a press release.
Special Ramadan Iftar gift vouchers are available at the hotel.
Guests at The Blue and poolside will also have the opportunity to win an airline ticket every week for four weeks during Ramadan, courtesy of Turkish Airlines.
The View restaurant, located at the rooftop, will serve an exquisite sohour buffet high in the sky overlooking Alkhobar city every evening from 10 p.m. till 3 am.
The sohour buffet will include favorites such as Kibbeh with yogurt, rice with noodles, Ladyfinger with meat, mixed grill and traditional Ramadan drinks, including Qamardine, Aragsous, Karkadiah, Karob, Tamarind and Laban.
The Movenpick Hotel Alkhobar team is also making preparations to cater to private celebrations at homes, offices and clubs during Ramadan.
The host simply needs to invite the guests, then leave the rest in the expert hands of the Movenpick catering team. Larger groups can be accommodated at the hotel, with Al-Maha Hall accommodating up to 800 guests, and Al-Massah Room accommodating up to 70 persons.
Movenpick Alkhobar sets stage for Ramadan celebrations
Movenpick Alkhobar sets stage for Ramadan celebrations
25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum
The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.
Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts.
The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies.
The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment.
The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored.
It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track.
In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.
As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs.
This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.
The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.
The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.
