JEDDAH: “The Marvel Experience” virtual reality show is coming to Saudi Arabia, and will visit Jeddah and Riyadh as part of its tour of the Kingdom.
“Marvel Experience KSA” will be the first time iconic superheroes like Captain America and the Hulk have appeared in virtual reality in the Middle East, when the show debuts at the Jeddah Waterfront on Sunday.
Produced by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and Los Angeles-based company and live-action specialists Hero Ventures, it will give audiences the opportunity to experience the “Marvel Universe” in person.
The shows will be run by LuxuryKSA, and housed in large, temporary dome complexes, with extensive 3-D animation, state-of-the-art resources and technology, and interactive virtual reality games with exciting story lines.
Audiences will, for example, get the chance to defend the Earth in an epic 360-degree immersive experience, alongside their Marvel heroes and under the supervision of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” character Nick Fury.
Rick Licht, CEO of Hero Ventures, said: “Having Marvel break new ground in Saudi Arabia is absolutely fantastic! Fans in this region will be overwhelmed by our show, as they will be able to witness and experience technological advances in entertainment that are practically beyond imagination.”
Brian Crosby, creative director of Marvel Themed Entertainment, said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring ‘The Marvel Experience’ to the people of Saudi Arabia.”
“Marvel has, and always will be, a story that is grounded in the world outside your window, filled with characters like Spider-Man, Captain America, the Hulk and many others, who face challenges and rise up to become something more.”
“‘The Marvel Experience’ allows fans of all ages to live out their own adventures and become a part of the ‘Marvel Universe.’ The collaboration between us at Marvel and the phenomenal team at Hero Ventures has been a labor of love for all involved, and I hope each of our guests senses that the minute they walk through our doors. Through comic books, television, film, video games and themed entertainment, Marvel is about a story. And this story is yours.”
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a library of over 8,000 characters created since 1939.
Now owned by the Walt Disney Co., it has moved gradually from comic books, its original platform, to television, video games and movies; to date, its films have grossed over $12 billion worldwide.
‘Marvel Experience’ show debuts in Jeddah on Sunday
‘Marvel Experience’ show debuts in Jeddah on Sunday
- Saudi Arabia will be the first country in region to host interactive show
KSrelief launches platform for NGOs to receive accreditation for international work
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on Monday launched a new digital system for enabling and accrediting non-profit organizations at the organization’s headquarters in Riyadh.
The new service enables Saudi NGOs to obtain a preliminary approval certificate to carry out humanitarian relief projects and volunteer programs outside the Kingdom.
Adviser at the royal court and supervisor-general of KSrelief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, inaugurated the platform.
KSrelief is “a firmly rooted institution that has made humanity a comprehensive and enduring mission,” he said.
The organization has achieved significant impact in more than 100 countries through more than 4,000 relief and humanitarian projects, exceeding $8.2 billion (SR30.8 billion) in assistance.
“Behind these numbers are human stories, lives saved in critical moments, families who found safe shelter, and communities that regained the tools needed to rise again.”
Today, a new chapter begins as national NGOs are invited to join the platform which, in its foundational phase, has succeeded in assessing, preparing and licensing more than 50 local NGOs in accordance with the highest standards of international governance, Al-Rabeeah said.
“These organizations have already proven their effectiveness in the most vulnerable communities by implementing 229 humanitarian and relief projects and programs, and by carrying out more than 50,000 surgical operations in more than 20 countries, with expenditures exceeding SR115 million.”
Another aspect of KSrelief’s efforts is its “robust” system of volunteer work, “reflecting the readiness and commitment of Saudi national cadres to serve humanity,” Al-Rabeeah added.
More than 1,200 volunteer projects have been implemented in dozens of countries with a total value exceeding $147 million.
Al-Rabeeah extended his thanks and appreciation for such work that reinforces the image of the Saudi citizen as a proactive ambassador of peace, sincerity and selflessness.
