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Riyadh to Host Riyadh Motor Show in December

Riyadh to Host Riyadh Motor Show in December
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Riyadh to Host Riyadh Motor Show in December

Riyadh to Host Riyadh Motor Show in December

Riyadh is set to host the Riyadh Motor Show, the biggest automotive event, as part of Riyadh Season 2023.

The event will run from December 5 to 9 and will take place at the new, massive Kingdom Arena, one of the entertainment areas of the season.

The event will host the largest gathering of car dealerships in Saudi Arabia; 50 leading companies in the automotive industry will display the latest car and motorcycle models in the world, such as sports cars and 4x4s, in addition to the exclusive launch of the newest car models in the Saudi market, according to SPA.

The show is expected to attract thousands of visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom. It will offer an exciting opportunity for leading manufacturers to compete in displaying cutting-edge vehicles, accessories and services related to this prosperous sector in the Kingdom.

The five-day show will also include a range of activities and events, including off-road vehicle shows, go-kart racing tracks, and simulator races, in addition to a car driving experience for women.

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Three Migrants Die Trying to Cross Channel in Boat from France to UK

Tunisian coast guards try to stop migrants at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy, off the coast off Sfax, Tunisia April 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui /File Photo
Tunisian coast guards try to stop migrants at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy, off the coast off Sfax, Tunisia April 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui /File Photo
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Three Migrants Die Trying to Cross Channel in Boat from France to UK

Tunisian coast guards try to stop migrants at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy, off the coast off Sfax, Tunisia April 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui /File Photo
Tunisian coast guards try to stop migrants at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy, off the coast off Sfax, Tunisia April 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui /File Photo

At least three migrants died in the Channel off northern France on Sunday as a group of around 50 people tried to set off in a small boat heading for Britain, authorities said.

The incident occurred at Sangatte at around 6 a.m. (0500 GMT) during a series of attempted crossings by migrants aiming for the southern coast of England, the French maritime prefecture for the Channel said in a statement.

Three migrants were confirmed dead after being found unconscious, while another 45 people were rescued and treated mostly for hypothermia, the authority said.

A search operation continued for other possible victims, it added, Reuters reported.

Several dozen migrants have died this year attempting to cross the Channel, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, in crowded makeshift vessels to reach Britain.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose Labour Party swept to office after an election in July, has prioritised cracking down on illegal migration by tackling the gangs who smuggle people across the Channel.

"This morning, lives have been lost at sea because ruthless criminals running the small boat trade are overloading people into unseaworthy vessels," Angela Eagle, British minister for border security and asylum, said in a statement on Sunday.

The British government is supporting the French authorities who are leading on the response to the incident, which took place in French waters, she added.

Nearly 30,000 people arrived in Britain by small boats in the year ending September, 2024, government data showed in November. Close to 1,500 people have arrived in the four days since Christmas.