Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company to Launch First Entertainment Complex in Riyadh

A general view of Riyadh. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company to Launch First Entertainment Complex in Riyadh

A general view of Riyadh. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, announced Wednesday that Riyadh will witness the launch of its first entertainment destination, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The first entertainment complex, covering an area of 100,000 square meters, will be located on the Eastern Ring Road at the intersection with King Abdullah Road.

The complex was designed according to latest modern methods and will include a variety of entertainment facilities selected to suit the aspirations of citizens and visitors.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company, Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Dawoud said that entertainment complex projects will feature open areas equipped for sports activities, entertainment and live shows.

They will include a wide variety of local and international restaurants and cafes, as well as cinemas that are designed to meet international standards.

The Public Investment Fund estimated that the projects will serve more than 50 million visitors a year, provide more than 22,000 direct jobs and contribute 8 billion riyals to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030.



Royal Saudi Naval Forces to Organize 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in November

The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)
The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)
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Royal Saudi Naval Forces to Organize 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in November

The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)
The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)

Under the patronage of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces will organize the third Saudi International Maritime Forum from November 19 to 21 at Dhahran Expo in the Eastern Region.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Gharibi expressed his appreciation for the Minister of Defense’s patronage of the forum’s third edition, held under the theme "Maritime Security in the AI Era: Trends and Threats." This theme aligns with the rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) occurring globally.
The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era, featuring naval leaders and senior officials from various countries across military, scientific, and technical fields.
The primary themes to be covered in the forum’s specialized sessions and workshops include naval strategies in the AI era, policies and regulations for integrating AI into naval operations, modern naval systems and their impact on maritime security, cybersecurity challenges, naval training, the development of human capital amid the AI revolution, and the future of military industries in AI.
Alongside the forum, an exhibition will showcase the latest equipment, technology, and systems in maritime security, with the participation of top local, regional, and international companies. Over 55 national and international entities from more than 22 countries are scheduled to attend.