Last night, crowds gathered at the official launch of Riyadh Season’s Boulevard zone where they were greeted with more than 1,500 performers and 25 floats in a fun-packed parade.
Fireworks, motorcycle displays and many other surprises took part of yesterday’s magnificent launch of Riyadh Season’s Boulevard zone, the place which will be hosting international stars who will bless the audience with their music during this Riyadh season.
Riyadh Boulevard zone’s 90-minute event kicked off at 9:00 PM last night, and the lit event was followed with the opening of the zone’s food and drink outlets, fountain shows and outdoor cinemas.
The audience got to enjoy the parade and the incredible performances that were part of it, they then got a taste from the wide variety of snacks offered at the food tracks and let’s not forget the amazing fireworks and fountain displays. I mean talk about the right way to launch a place!
In addition to the opening-night festivities, the Boulevard zone will host a number of entertainment events, activities and concerts. That and in addition to their outdoor cinema, restaurants, and sports, music and theatrical events.
The Boulevard zone has three main venues: The 22,000-seat Mohammed Abdu Theater, the 6,000-seat Abu Bakr Salem Theater, and the 2,000-seat Baker Al-Sheddi Theater.
Get your running shoes ready for the Kingdom is bringing you a one of a kind marathon to get you moving! King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is hosting a Red Sea Marathon expected to attract a large number of runners.
The event is part of the challenge of MASAFAT relay marathon for companies and organizations and this version will be held in Rabigh province on the 29th of February.
What makes the marathon different than any other is that it caters to all segments, so that anyone can join and take part of the race.
A number of different races will be held targeting different fitness levels and genders, categories include a solo marathon, a marathon rally, half marathon and a family fun run!
With that being said, the marathon truly has everything for everyone! So gather your fit friends or family members for a quick fun run.
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The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) is one of the most anticipated event of 2020 and marks a great leap in the field of cinema for the Kingdom.
The festival has just recently announced its inaugural session that will launch in March in Jeddah’s Old Town under the theme of ‘Changing the script.’
The long anticipated Red Sea International Film Festival is set to kick off on the 12th of March with 107 feature film and short movies to be screened and a lineup of 16 films in-competition, seven non-competition films, 11 Saudi features, and 13 short films for the shorts competition, 23 films for best of year category, and 17 experimental films for the Tajreeb category.
The event will be held in Jeddah’s Al-Balad district, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It’s pleasing that we are bringing these great quality films discussing social issues of the day, said Sabbagh, Festival Director. “We have a strong desire to push diversity, particularly in women’s position in public spaces, and for a more open society. The films present a strong look at what makes society function and the relationship between the individual to patriarchy and hegemony.”
The festival will also witness the premiere of the Saudi film ‘Shams Al-Mareef’, one of two films to receive a USD 500,000 grant given to emerging Saudi filmmakers.
It’s not all about Valentine’s day this month in the Kingdom because there are still a variety of events and festivals to attend to, from seeing your favorite international and local stars perform live to art exhibitions and festivals! Here are the 5 awesome events you should mark your calendars for.
Are you a makeup maniac who can’t have enough products? The Saudi Makeup Expo is kicking off on February 11th till the 13th at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is the go to place for every girl who’s enthusiastic about skin care products, cosmetics and more.
Another horse event set to take place on February the 29th, this new equestrian event will take place at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack and is considered to be the world’s richest horse races.
On the 21st of February, visitors of AlUla will get to enjoy live performances with a “Latin Feeling” with dual concerts by international Latin artists in the unique setting of the Maraya concert hall. The first performance of the evening is by Gypsy Kings, followed by a performance by Latin superstar Enrique Iglesias.
This art exhibition dives into the Arab history using photographs and video art, it’s currently being held at the Dammam Heritage Museum and will end on the 4th of April. The exhibition features eight art works from the Arab World Institute Paris alongside other international artist.
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