‘Diriyah Nights’ music festival kicks off in Riyadh

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Updated 01 January 2023
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‘Diriyah Nights’ music festival kicks off in Riyadh

  • Stars of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world will be brought together at the festival for evenings of authentic Arabic music

RIYADH: Diriyah is welcoming local and foreign visitors for evenings of Arabic music, culture and food at the “Diriyah Nights” festival.

The historical town is a prominent heritage site and a global destination for the organization of the most famous international tournaments, events and activities.

Diriyah Nights offers activities for all ages including artistic performances, live music and delicious food prepared by high-quality restaurants and cafes. There will also be trucks serving food and local beverages.

Stars of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world will be brought together at the festival for evenings of authentic Arabic music.

The events are part of the second year of “Diriyah Season,” which began in October with several sporting and cultural events that have been enjoyed by thousands of local and international visitors.

Diriyah Season is running until the start of the Spanish Super Cup football tournament, which will be held from Jan. 11 to 15, and involve Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Real Betis.

The Spanish tournament will be followed by the Italian Super Cup on Jan. 18 between Milan and Inter and then with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship's events on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28.

Visitors can book their tickets to the Diriyah Nights through https://diriyahseason.sa/ar.

 

 


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and mourners pray at the grave of former prime minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka.
Updated 01 January 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

  • Zia died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Thursday sent a cable of condolences to the President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin after the passing of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday.

The king prayed that God have mercy on Zia, forgive her sins, and admit her into paradise. He extended his condolences to the family of the deceased.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar cable.

On Wednesday, huge crowds had flocked to the area outside Bangladesh’s national parliament building in the capital to attend the funeral prayers for Zia, who died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

Zia was buried in late afternoon with state honors beside the grave of her husband, a former president who was assassinated in a military coup in 1981, in a park outside the parliament building later Wednesday.