Saudi culture minister to open Saudi Day celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan will head an official delegation that will visit the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai in the UAE. (File/SPA)
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Updated 06 January 2022
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Saudi culture minister to open Saudi Day celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday

  • Saudi Day is targeting visitors to the exhibition and will provide a range of activities and events in several locations

RIYADH: Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, culture minister and chairman of the supervisory committee of the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, will head an official Saudi delegation that will visit the UAE to attend the Saudi Day celebration on Friday, Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.
The pavilion is preparing to organize a celebration at the Expo headquarters in Dubai, which includes activities, programs, cultural performances and various creative events, reflecting the Kingdom’s growth and renaissance in all fields under the umbrella of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Saudi Day is targeting visitors to the exhibition, including businesspeople, representatives of participating countries, and the general public.

It will provide a range of activities and events in several locations throughout the exhibition site, including a cultural show in Al Wasl Square.
A parade will also tour the Expo consisting of several performance groups wearing traditional and modern Saudi clothes in addition to a Saudi fashion program. There will also be a concert entitled “Amjad” by Arab artist Mohammed Abdo and artist Ayed Youssef at the Jubilee Theatre, a music festival titled the Saudi Experience Festival, as well as an airshow of the Green Falcons.
The Kingdom’s pavilion on the “Saudi Day” will also organize seminars, lectures and promotional sessions for investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia, including an “Invest in Saudi Arabia” session, and a session to introduce the Kingdom’s major projects.


Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues

Updated 01 March 2026
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Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues

AL-BAHA: The Al-Baha branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has raised its level of readiness to help address issues caused by the weather in the region.

The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the authority’s plan and with the aim of ensuring the provision of all necessary capabilities.

The authority has affirmed the readiness of its emergency centers and field teams. Some 19 ambulance teams and five rapid response teams have been allocated, in addition to the required equipment, ensuring prompt intervention and provision of highly efficient emergency services.

The authority has called on all residents in the region to adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities and follow the safety procedures during fog and low-visibility conditions. They should also comply with traffic safety regulations and directives issued by Civil Defense.

The emergency number 997 and the Asefni, Tawakkalna, and Absher applications are available around the clock in emergency situations, and members of the public are urged to make immediate contact when necessary.