Fun-filled winter festival continues at King Abdullah Economic City

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The event offers a wide range of activities for visitors. (SPA)
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The event offers a wide range of activities for visitors. (SPA)
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Updated 21 December 2020
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Fun-filled winter festival continues at King Abdullah Economic City

  • King Abdullah Economic City is the largest privately funded new city in the world

JEDDAH: Fun-filled activities of the “World of Moments” festival are underway at the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority.
The festival is part of the Saudi winter tourism campaign “Winter is Around You.”
KAEC is the largest privately funded new city in the world. The festival is part of KAEC’s program of entertainment projects aimed at promoting quality of life on its pristine beaches and green landscapes
The event offers a wide range of activities for visitors seeking entertainment and relaxation in an integrated modern environment. People can enjoy beach walks, local and international cuisines, boat tours, water sports, swimming, diving and fishing.

The head of the KAEC tourism and entertainment sector, Mazen Bahamdeen, said the Saudi Tourism Authority is cooperating with KAEC to help it become a major tourist attraction.


Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

Updated 14 February 2026
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Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa governorate, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells.

Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments and glazed pottery, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late-10th century.

The discovery aligns with the national cultural strategy to document the Kingdom’s tangible heritage and strengthen its scientific and historical presence globally.