RIYADH: The Riyadh Shopping Festival this year hosts more than 200 events and activities.
The festival, organized by the Riyadh Trade Chamber, features a variety of events in more than 11 complexes across the Saudi capital.
This year the festival is being sponsored by three government bodies, for the first time.
One of the sponsors, the General Sports Authority (GSA), will introduce for the first time Baloot — a popular trick card game played in Gulf Countries — as well as chess sporting events.
The other two sponsors include the General Heritage Authority, which will present various activities, including the open library for reading, as well as music events, and the main sponsor, the General Entertainment Authority, which will sponsor all the festival’s events.
The Riyadh Festival for Shopping and Entertainment offers discounts on a wide range of brands, as well as opportunities to win prizes through daily raffle draws and vouchers to win SR1 million, which will be distributed daily during the festival.
Over 200 entertainment events at Riyadh Shopping Festival this year
Over 200 entertainment events at Riyadh Shopping Festival this year
Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage
JAZAN: The Fifa governorate pavilion at the Jazan Festival offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the region’s local heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Part of the “This is Jazan” event at Cultural Street until Feb. 15, the pavilion reflects the area’s cultural identity and rich traditions.
It showcases daily life through traditional clothing, handicrafts, coffee-making tools, and heritage artifacts, highlighting the diversity of local crafts.
The pavilion also features models of agricultural terraces and mountain villages, illustrating Fifa’s distinctive natural environment, the SPA reported.
It has drawn large crowds eager to learn about traditional attire and social customs, with staff providing explanations.
Live demonstrations turn visits into interactive experiences, deepening visitors’ connection to the region’s spirit.
Organizers said Fifa’s participation highlights its heritage and raises awareness of its value in the region’s cultural landscape.
