Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh’s New Digital Urban Planning Platform to Speed Approvals
Riyadh is growing fast. New neighbourhoods, residential projects, mixed-use developments — the Saudi capital is expanding at a pace few cities can match....
Downtown Design Riyadh 2026 is officially moving to September
Design lovers in the region, take note. Downtown Design Riyadh 2026 has confirmed a major date change. Originally planned for February, the Kingdom’s...
Sneaker Con Riyadh Returns This January
If you’re the kind of person who notices sneakers before anything else — yes, even before a good outfit — this news is...
Riyadh Metro Red Line to Extend 8.4km to Diriyah Gate
Riyadh is taking another confident step towards modern urban mobility. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has officially awarded a contract to extend...
Tom Brady and Kevin Hart are Coming to Riyadh for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic
If you’ve been living in Dubai for a while, you know that when Riyadh Season says they’re doing something “big,” they aren’t joking....
Passport Expiring Soon? New Saudi Travel Rules at DXB
Planning a spontaneous weekend jaunt from Riyadh to Dubai, or maybe eyeing a longer summer escape to Europe? Hold up a minute! Before...
Riyadh Hosts the World’s Highest Gym Class at 2,200 Feet
If you’re bored of staring at gym mirrors or counting ceiling tiles during workouts, Riyadh has just raised the bar. By 2,200 feet....
Balad Beast 2026: Shaggy and Playboi Carti Head to Jeddah This January
If you’ve been living in Dubai for a while, you know the vibe of a big festival. We’re used to the massive setups...
Ithra Launches Its First Outdoor Food Festival
Food festivals have become a winter staple across the region, and now Saudi Arabia has added a new one worth noting. The Ithra...
Mecca Rolls Out Its First Electric Bus Network Ahead of Hajj 2026
Pilgrims heading to Mecca in 2026 will notice something different the moment they step out to travel between key points in the city....
