Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid Al-Fitr festivities

Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid Al-Fitr festivities
Boulevard City and Boulevard World in Riyadh will be open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 1 a.m., respectively, offering a delightful experience throughout the Eid period. (X/@BlvdWorldSA)
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Updated 03 April 2024
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Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid Al-Fitr festivities

Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid Al-Fitr festivities
  • Fireworks will light up the sky at 9 p.m. daily, beginning on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr
  • Eid Al-Fitr events will also include eight music concerts held in different cities

RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has issued Eid Al-Fitr events details, featuring a wide range of activities such as fireworks displays, music concerts, theatrical performances and more. The events are set to take place in various regions of the Kingdom.

Fireworks will light up the sky at 9 p.m. daily, beginning on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.

A series of theatrical performances featuring Arab actors will also be showcased.

On April 13, Jeddah will host the play “The Red Box” at the Batterjee Medical College Theater.

On April 14, the Mohammed Alali Theater in Riyadh will present the play “The Neighbor,” and the Alasala Colleges Theater in Dammam will host the play “Ors Aljen.”

The Eid Al-Fitr events will also include eight music concerts held in different cities.

Boulevard City and Boulevard World in Riyadh will be open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 1 a.m., respectively, offering a delightful experience throughout the Eid period. The Via Riyadh area will be open to visitors from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The “Eid Destination” event will take place at Jeddah Promenade for 10 days, featuring distinctive folk shows, musical concerts, entertaining performances and interactive activities.

The GEA said this year’s theme is “Your Eid is Among Your Family and Loved Ones,” reflecting the authority’s efforts to foster communication and spread happiness among Saudi residents and visitors.

The theme is designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes and age groups, ensuring an inclusive Eid experience for everyone.

The events booklet is available for viewing and downloading through the following link: https://t.co/NjW38iuUYz.


KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso
Updated 30 January 2025
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KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed dates in Sudan and Burkina Faso, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In Sudan 700 cartons of dates were distributed, benefiting 4,020 individuals living in Wad Madani.

The aid agency also gifted 50 tonnes of dates to Burkina Faso as a part of their relief programs.


Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation
Updated 30 January 2025
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Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from European Council President Antonio Costa, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday.

The pair discussed enhancing cooperation between the Kingdom and European Union countries.

They also tackled a number of regional and international issues and the efforts made to achieve security and stability.


Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia

Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
Updated 30 January 2025
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Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia

Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
  • The Kingdom and the international police organization sign host country agreement

RIYADH: Interpol is to establish an office in Saudi Arabia that will serve the Middle East and North Africa region.

Hisham Al-Faleh, undersecretary at the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior, and Jurgen Stock, secretary-general of the international police organization, signed a host country agreement on Wednesday.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, the Saudi Minister of Interior, and Maj. Gen. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, the president of Interpol, also attended the signing ceremony, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In addition, they discussed Interpol’s activities during a meeting that also included Nasser Al-Dawood, the deputy minister of interior; Brig. Gen. Abdulmalik Al-Saqeeh, the director general of Saudi Interpol; and other senior officials.


Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy

Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy
Updated 29 January 2025
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Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy

Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy

Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Asheikh received Japan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Morino Yasunari in Riyadh on Wednesday.

The Japanese ambassador praised the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan, affirming his country’s commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting, the two sides also discussed ways to bolster parliamentary collaboration between the Shoura Council and the Japanese Parliament, and other topics of mutual interest.


Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success

Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success
Updated 29 January 2025
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Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success

Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success
  • The Green Qassim Land Initiative has completed planting 5 million trees as part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative

RIYADH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal commended the success of the Green Qassim Land Initiative in planting 5 million trees as part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative.

In a meeting on Wednesday, he praised government and private sector efforts, particularly the contributions of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.

The governor also lauded the ministry’s and center’s innovative approach to repurposing materials confiscated from environmental regulation violators for sustainable reforestation, notably in Qassim National Park.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the region’s commitment to expanding vegetation cover and strengthening environmental protection, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The ministry’s Qassim branch director general, Salman Al-Suwainea, said that the initiative has progressed through various stages of collaboration with governmental and nonprofit organizations, playing a key role in advancing the Saudi Green Initiative’s objectives.