RIYADH: Creatives will get the chance to connect at the Qassim HAWI initiative exhibition, part of the Saudi Quality of Life program, from July 27 to July 29.
HAWI is hosting two exhibitions, one in Al-Othaim Mall in Buraydah and one in the Unaizah Boulevard.
Through establishing hobby clubs, the HAWI initiative aims to bring together like-minded creatives in a variety of sectors, such as pottery, fashion and collecting valuable items, to artisanry, public speaking and reading.
HAWI announced that the event was an extension of the previous tours that started in Madinah, then Tabuk, Riyadh, Taif, and now Qassim.
The initiative hopes to bring the community together and support the hobbies of residents, and provides resources for creatives to practice their hobbies on a regular basis in all regions of the Kingdom.
The National Hobbies Portal provides services for amateurs, the establishment of new clubs or joining existing clubs, obtaining statutory licenses, holding events, benefiting from joint workspaces, and obtaining financial and operational support.
Since the launch of the HAWI initiative, in October 2022, more than 445 hobby clubs have been established in 50 cities and provinces around the Kingdom.
The activities and events are associated with the Quality of Life Program Center, which aims to register 6,000 amateur clubs in the Kingdom by 2030.
Qassim HAWI exhibition opens to public
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Qassim HAWI exhibition opens to public
- HAWI initiative aims to bring together like-minded creatives in a variety of sectors
- HAWI announced that the event was an extension of the previous tours that started in Madinah, then Tabuk, Riyadh, Taif, and now Qassim
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.
#Statement | Pursuant to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 25/12/2025 corresponding to 5/7/1447 regarding the Kingdom’s concerted efforts, working with the brotherly United Arab Emirates, to end and contain the escalatory steps taken by the Southern… pic.twitter.com/lTyU0gLgpf
— Foreign Ministry (@KSAmofaEN) December 30, 2025
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.
