JEDDAH: The administration of Jeddah Season has released more details about the upcoming Cirque du Soleil shows, which will run from May 2-28 at King Abdullah Sports City.
Residents and visitors this year will get the opportunity to watch a performance of a show which the Canadian circus company has created exclusively for Jeddah Season, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the administration.
It said the first show will be on Monday at 9 p.m. on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, and will last for two hours, while the second show will be on Tuesday at the same time, and there will be two shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, every day at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m..
Specialized international performers from more than 13 countries will participate in this highly anticipated event with many exciting experiences, including fire shows, paper storm shows, and helium balloons, over the course of a whole month.
The shows are expected to attract many visitors and circus lovers from different countries.
The internationally renowned circus troupe has more than 215 million followers in more than 70 countries where their shows have played. The Kingdom has previously hosted six various shows in different regions, which attracted a large number of visitors.
Jeddah Season 2022 kicks off on May 2 with shows by Cirque du Soleil
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Jeddah Season 2022 kicks off on May 2 with shows by Cirque du Soleil
8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive
- The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.
The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.
The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.
The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.
