Riyadh Season’s The Groves set to open on Nov. 5

File photo from a previous edition of Riyadh Season's The Groves. (AN Photo)
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Updated 02 November 2025
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Riyadh Season’s The Groves set to open on Nov. 5

  • It has been designed to provide visitors with a rich sensory and artistic experience in an elegant atmosphere

RIYADH: The Groves at Riyadh Season is set to open on Nov. 5, with a number of entertainment offerings including live music and art exhibitions.

The highly-anticipated attraction in Riyadh’s Al-Rafiah district features performances and interactive experiences as well as a range of dining options.

It has been designed to provide visitors with a rich sensory and artistic experience in an elegant atmosphere, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Tickets can be booked through the mobile application The Groves for Entertainment.

There will be outdoor seating areas, shopping venues, and upscale cafes surrounded by green spaces.

It also features dedicated family areas and experiences tailored for pets.

The Groves was first introduced in the 2020-2021 Riyadh Season, and was originally held in the Diplomatic Quarter’s Al-Khuzama Park.

General admission to the Groves this year begins at SR55 ($14.67), with additional charges for the various performances and activities.

The zone is open from 4 p.m. to midnight from Saturday to Wednesday, with the opening time extended to 12:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

This year’s Riyadh Season opened on Oct. 10 and attracted more than 1 million people in its first two weeks.

Since it opened, the sixth Riyadh Season has featured major events that have drawn attention from audiences locally and around the world.

It began with a spectacular global parade organized in collaboration with US department store chain Macy’s.

The lineup also included the Joy Forum 2025, which brought together some of the world’s most prominent entertainment leaders and creators, as well as the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, featuring top stars from the sport.


Riyadh university takes part in academic conference

Updated 04 March 2026
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Riyadh university takes part in academic conference

  • The deanship said that its participation in the international conference aligns with a strategic direction to strengthen King Saud University’s institutional presence on specialized academic platforms

RIYADH: The Deanship of the Common First Year at King Saud University took part in the 45th Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience, held in Seattle, US.

This year’s edition focused on students’ academic and social transitions, guided advising, retention strategies and enhancing student engagement, in addition to showcasing successful institutional models for building sustainable transitional pathways.

The university’s participation aligns with a strategic direction that positions the first-year experience as a cornerstone of the quality of university outcomes.

During the scientific sessions and workshops, the dean delivered remarks highlighting the importance of intentionally designing the first-year student experience, emphasizing that academic support and advising programs should not be viewed as parallel services, but rather as an integral part of the educational experience’s structure.

He also reviewed models of the deanship’s initiatives to support new students, including early follow-up mechanisms and academic and skills development programs aimed at fostering university readiness from the first weeks of study.

The deanship said that its participation in the international conference aligns with a strategic direction to strengthen King Saud University’s institutional presence on specialized academic platforms and to leverage global expertise to develop policies and practices that support new students.