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Riyadh's highly anticipated event calendar is centered around the monumental Riyadh Season, which is set to return this year in October. The exact date has just been announced, with the festival kicking off on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Turki Alalshikh confirmed the date in a tweet on Tuesday, August 6, and revealed that the opening event will feature a fight between Bivol and Beterbiev on the first day, followed by the Fury vs. Usyk rematch on December 21.

Saudi Vision 2030, unveiled in April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, represents a bold and comprehensive plan aimed at diversifying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's economy, reducing its dependency on oil, and fostering sustainable development across various sectors.

The Al-Faw archaeological area, situated southwest of Riyadh, is the latest location in Saudi Arabia to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Saudi Arabia has granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) to China starting July 1, 2024, following its participation in the China roadshow and ITB China in Shanghai.

The head of the Saudi Entertainment Authority, Advisor Turki Alalshikh, revealed support to produce 3 to 5 new films, which are scheduled to be shown during the coming period in Saudi Arabia, in addition to his production of 3 completely Saudi films.

NEOM is set to redefine the future of living and tourism in Saudi Arabia, designed to blend sustainable living, innovative technology, and luxury tourism.