Experience global cultures as Riyadh Season launches 3 zones with exciting events

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With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops. (SPA)
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With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops. (SPA)
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With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops. (SPA)
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Updated 14 October 2024
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Experience global cultures as Riyadh Season launches 3 zones with exciting events

  • Boulevard World expands with new cultural zones, while Boulevard City introduces thrilling interactive adventures
  • Al-Suwaidi Park launches with a community spotlight, starting with Indian Week

RIYADH: Riyadh Season 2024 has announced the opening of three zones for the public: Boulevard World, Boulevard City, and Al-Suwaidi Park. These zones will host a series of weeks dedicated to communities.

Boulevard World will open its doors to the public daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. This season has seen several updates, including a 30 percent increase in zone size and the addition of five new zones: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Iran, Africa, and Courchevel.

With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The zones representing Egypt, Spain and Italy in Boulevard World have also been upgraded with 21 new activities suitable for different age groups, including theatrical performances and showcases from several countries, enhancing their appeal as an entertainment destination.

On Saturday night, the season’s opening was held at the Kingdom Arena with boxing matches, musical performances by hip-hop moguls Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, and Ciara. A member of the audience was selected to win a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, presented by General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh.

This year, Boulevard City at Riyadh Season introduces new entertainment experiences, such as PUBG Mobile, where visitors can join a team and engage in immersive laser battles, competing to be the last one standing.

Visitors can also dive into the mysterious and exciting world of Detective Conan, where they become detectives in an effort to solve puzzles, uncover crime secrets, and find hidden treasures. This experience includes multiple stages filled with interactive challenges that require critical thinking and analysis.

Fans of family adventures and fantasy can embark on imaginative journeys with Bluey and Bingo World.

The Five Nights at Freddy’s experience returns for horror enthusiasts with a new, more thrilling, and challenging version. Visitors will confront high levels of fear as they attempt to survive the dangers surrounding them within the eerie shopping center.

These new experiences make Boulevard City an unmissable destination within the Riyadh Season events this year, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in exceptional adventures that blend excitement, fantasy, and horror.

Al-Suwaidi Park, one of Riyadh Season 2024’s most attractive destinations, spans 140,000 sq m and will host events from 4 p.m. to midnight. The series of community-dedicated weeks starts with Indian Week.

Indian Week will feature performances by renowned artists, impressive shows, traditional Indian cuisine, and opportunities to purchase clothing reflecting India’s rich cultural diversity. 
 


KSrelief delivers food aid to vulnerable people in Syria and Chad

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KSrelief delivers food aid to vulnerable people in Syria and Chad

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief recently delivered 293 food parcels and 293 health kits to vulnerable people in Syria’s Idlib governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The aid is benefitting 1,758 people from 293 families, and is a part of KSrelief’s support for those affected by this year’s earthquake in the region.

KSrelief also delivered 292 food boxes for 1,752 people in the Mayo-Kebbi Est region of Chad. This is a part of the agency’s ongoing support projects in the African nation.


KSrelief conducts ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden

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KSrelief conducts ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has conducted 135 ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden governorate from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Seven specialized medical volunteers performed the operations, which are a part of KSrelief’s ongoing humanitarian projects in war-torn Yemen.


KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Sri Lanka for people with visual ailments

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KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Sri Lanka for people with visual ailments

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has launched its Saudi Noor Voluntary Project to treat people with visual ailments and disabilities in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Camp, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Health workers examined 4,500 people, distributed 600 pairs of spectacles, and performed 115 specialized eye operations.

KSrelief runs Noor-affiliated programs in several countries around the world.


KSrelief clinics treat 2,483 refugees in Jordan, deliver dialysis machines in Yemen

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KSrelief clinics treat 2,483 refugees in Jordan, deliver dialysis machines in Yemen

  • Patients treated at Jordan’s Zaatari camp, and in Yemen’s Marib and Harib

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief treated 2,483 Syrian refugees at the Al-Zaatari camp in Jordan during the first week of November, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

KSrelief’s emergency clinic treated 253 patients, the cardiology clinic 27 patients, and the internal medicine clinic 122 patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma.

Several others were treated for various ailments, including 285 children.

In Yemen, KSrelief delivered the third batch of dialysis machines and medical supplies to the Ministry of Public Health and Population office in Marib governorate on Saturday.

The batch, weighing approximately 30 tonnes, is to support the dialysis centers at two hospitals in the Marib and Harib areas, the SPA reported.

Dr. Ahmed Saleh Al-Abadi, health director in Marib, praised Saudi Arabia for supporting medical programs in Yemen for more than a decade.

 

 


Health benefits of turmeric highlighted by Saudi authority

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Health benefits of turmeric highlighted by Saudi authority

  • Antioxidant, relieves arthritis, says Saudi Food and Drug Authority
  • Turmeric long been used in Asia as a medicine and food additive

RIYADH: Turmeric has numerous health benefits, including the ability to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority said on Sunday.

The plant known as Curcuma longa also has antioxidant properties, said the SFDA in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

Turmeric has long been used in Asia as a medicine and food additive.

The yellow chemical produced by the turmeric plant, known as Curcumin, has been approved by the World Health Organization as a food additive.

The SFDA, however, stressed the importance of using herbs with caution and recommended consulting a healthcare professional before ingesting.

“It is essential to note that turmeric may interact with blood thinners like aspirin and certain blood pressure medications,” the authority said.

It recommends a daily turmeric powder intake of 0.5 to 1 gram, divided into three smaller doses consumed between meals.

The SFDA also warned against using turmeric continuously for more than six weeks, as it may lead to gallbladder or stomach pain.

Women should avoid using it during pregnancy because it could negatively affect the uterus.

The SFDA has a comprehensive list online of the benefits and harm of various herbs, plants and cosmetic products.