Saudi building and interiors exhibition opens in Jeddah

Ziad bin Bassam Al-Bassam, vice chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), inaugurated the four-day exhibition at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events.
Updated 19 March 2019
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Saudi building and interiors exhibition opens in Jeddah

The 28th edition of Saudi Building & Interiors Exhibition (SBIE) 2019 began in Jeddah on Monday.

Ziad bin Bassam Al-Bassam, vice chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), inaugurated the four-day exhibition at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events, in the presence of Hadi Al-Harith, CEO of Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE), dignitaries, representatives of private sector organizations and entrepreneurs.

The 2019 edition is organized by ACE and over 300 local and international companies from China, the guest country, Bahrain, France, Italy and Lebanon are taking part.

The four-day exhibition is showcasing products related to building materials and hardware, climate control, construction equipment and tools, electricity and lighting, environmental conservation, marble, granite and stone technology, safety, security and fire prevention, water technology and waste management. Interior designs, products related to hotels and leisure, office environment, outdoors and landscape design, schools and hospitals, shopping malls and restaurants, and residential areas are also exhibited in this show.

Organizers expect visitor numbers to increase by over 5,000 during the four-day show.

Alongside SBIE, Furnidex Arabia, Saudi Arabia’s 4th International Exhibition for Furniture, Furnishings, Hometex & Décor, Revac Arabia, Saudi Arabia’s 2nd International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Ventilation & Heating Exhibition and Glass, Wood and Surface Design Arabia, and Saudi Arabia’s 2nd International Exhibition for Glass,Wood, Stone and Surface Exhibition will be held concurrently.


Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah

Updated 24 February 2026
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Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah

Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Tourism Development Fund Ahmed Al-Khateeb recently inaugurated the Radisson Hotel Madinah. The hotel has been enabled by the TDF, a Saudi government fund dedicated to supporting and developing the Saudi tourism sector. The opening of the new property falls within ongoing efforts to enhance the hospitality infrastructure in Madinah and increase its readiness to receive visitors, thereby improving the quality of tourism services in line with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
The minister stated that the opening of Radisson Hotel Madinah reflects TDF’s commitment to high-quality and diversified projects that meet visitors’ needs. He said: “Saudi Arabia continues to advance the development of the hospitality sector across different regions to ensure the provision of exceptional accommodation experiences that enhance the visitor journey and support the sustainable growth of tourism, particularly in cities of religious and historical significance such as Madinah.”
TDF CEO Qusai Al-Fakhri said that the fund continues to perform its role as the national enabler of the tourism sector by supporting projects that generate tangible economic and developmental impact. He explained that the hotel’s opening represents a model of TDF’s role in diversified tourism investments and support for the private sector’s hotel projects, which increase accommodation capacity, create job opportunities, and enhance quality of life in Madinah.
The four-star Radisson Hotel Madinah spans an area exceeding 2,300 square meters and comprises 165 rooms. It is located next to Quba Mosque, 12 minutes by car from the Prophet’s Mosque, and 20 minutes from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, making it a convenient choice for city visitors and pilgrims. The hotel includes a restaurant serving guests and visitors, dedicated meeting and event spaces, and sports facilities. 
The hotel contributes to stimulating the local economic activity and supporting the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, enhancing Madinah’s readiness to receive increasing numbers of visitors and pilgrims in the coming years.
This project is part of the TDF’s portfolio of tourism projects in various regions of the Kingdom. The TDF has contributed to more than 130 tourism projects in Madinah, with total contributions exceeding SR1.5 billion ($400 million) and accommodation capacity surpassing 2,100 hotel rooms, reaffirming its role in advancing tourism investment, sustainable development objectives, and the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy, in line with the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.