Madinah launches vibrant March events calendar

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Tourism experiences include the Mount Uhud experience, the free Madinah city sightseeing tour, and hiking and camping. (SPA)
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Tourism experiences include the Mount Uhud experience, the free Madinah city sightseeing tour, and hiking and camping. (SPA)
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Updated 03 March 2026
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Madinah launches vibrant March events calendar

  • Key highlights include the 14th Cultures and Peoples Festival from March 29 to April 6 and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Ramadan activities until March 19

MADINAH: Madinah welcomes March 2026 with a diverse calendar of events as part of the Madinah Winter Season.

This program includes culture, entertainment, adventure, sports, shopping, and Ramadan activities, providing an integrated experience for visitors and residents.

Key highlights include the 14th Cultures and Peoples Festival from March 29 to April 6 and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Ramadan activities until March 19.

Tourism experiences include the Mount Uhud experience, the free Madinah city sightseeing tour, and hiking and camping.

Entertainment events are held at various locations, while attractions such as the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy offer daily cultural programming.

These activities aim to strengthen Madinah’s status as a cultural and tourist destination, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

 


Saudi foreign minister and EU’s top diplomat discuss latest developments amid conflict in region

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Saudi foreign minister and EU’s top diplomat discuss latest developments amid conflict in region

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kaja Kallas talk about the efforts being made to address these developments

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held talks about the latest developments in the region with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president of the European Commission.

During their telephone conversation on Wednesday, they discussed the efforts being made to address the situation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Earlier this week, Prince Faisal joined EU chiefs and the leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council member states, as well as Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Turkiye and Armenia, to discuss the ongoing conflict and attacks across the region following the US and Israeli strikes against Iran that began on Feb. 28.

The EU officials expressed their full support for countries affected by Iranian missile and drone attacks, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan.