Riyadh Season back with global experiences

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Updated 19 October 2022
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Riyadh Season back with global experiences

  • This year’s event will offer visitors a wide range of entertainment options across 15 zones

JEDDAH: The third Riyadh Season will kick off on Oct. 21 with more than 8,500 activities, under the slogan “Beyond Imagination.”

This year’s event will offer visitors a wide range of entertainment options across 15 zones, each characterized by a variety of activities and events, including stores, cafes, restaurants, games, theaters, and a number of new global experiences.

The zones include: Boulevard World, Boulevard Riyadh City, Winter Wonderland, Al-Murabaa, Sky Riyadh, Via Riyadh, Riyadh Zoo, Little Riyadh, The Groves, Imagination Park, Al-Suwaidi Park, Souq Al-Zel, Qariat Zaman, Fan Festival and Riyadh Front.

The Groves zone will allow visitors to experience living in the North Pole through the ice lounge, which is the first of its kind in the Kingdom and transports people to low temperatures of up to -18 C.

Qariat Zaman will offer visitors an archaeological window into a historical era through its sections: Oldies Theater, Marbles Valley, Backyard Stadium, Meznah’s House, Saudia Channel One, Al-Meydan, and Bazaar.

The area gives visitors a tour of the past and its long-standing customs.

In addition, there are numerous old-style stores, cafes, and restaurants where visitors may learn about historical lifestyles in an exciting setting.

More than 1,300 animals from 190 species will be housed at the Riyadh Zoo zone. Visitors will enjoy watching them and taking pictures, and can also take part in other engaging activities like feeding them and watching entertaining performances.

The Little Riyadh zone, located in the Diplomatic Quarter, features many entertainment events, such as live musical shows, a farmers' market for local products and various workshops. The zone will also include yoga and aerobics sessions.


Saudi Arabia expresses concern over UAE pressure on STC, warns against threats to its security

Updated 30 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia expresses concern over UAE pressure on STC, warns against threats to its security

  • Saudi Arabia stressed that any threat to its national security constituted a “red line”
  • Riyadh further emphasized the importance of the UAE responding to Yemen’s request to withdraw its military forces within 24 hours

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over what it described as pressure by the United Arab Emirates on Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces to carry out military operations in Yemen’s Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, warning that such actions pose a direct threat to the Kingdom’s national security and regional stability.

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the reported moves were inconsistent with the principles of the Arab Coalition that supports the internationally recognised government of Yemen and undermined ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in the country.

 

The ministry referred to earlier statements by the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the coalition leadership concerning the movement of ships carrying weapons and heavy vehicles from Fujairah port to Mukalla without official authorization.

Saudi Arabia stressed that any threat to its national security constituted a “red line,” adding that it would not hesitate to take all necessary measures to confront and neutralize such risks.

The Kingdom reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s security, stability, and sovereignty, as well as its full backing of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and its government. It also reiterated that the southern issue is a just cause that can only be addressed through dialogue as part of a comprehensive political solution involving all Yemeni parties, including the STC.

Riyadh further emphasized the importance of the UAE responding to Yemen’s request to withdraw its military forces within 24 hours and to halt military or financial support to any Yemeni faction.

The statement called for wisdom to prevail in order to preserve Gulf unity, bilateral relations, and the shared goal of regional stability and development.