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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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London Zoo's Residents Are Counted in their Annual Stocktake

A zoo keeper counts Squirrel Monkeys during the annual stocktake at London Zoo in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
A zoo keeper counts Squirrel Monkeys during the annual stocktake at London Zoo in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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London Zoo's Residents Are Counted in their Annual Stocktake

A zoo keeper counts Squirrel Monkeys during the annual stocktake at London Zoo in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
A zoo keeper counts Squirrel Monkeys during the annual stocktake at London Zoo in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

From alpacas to zebras — and lots of birds, reptiles and invertebrates in between — London Zoo on Friday is taking stock of what it possesses.
The annual census of the zoo's 10,000-plus occupants is a requirement of its license, and the information gleaned will be shared with zoos around the world to help manage breeding programs of endangered species.
Glynn Hennessy, the zoo's lead primate keeper, said that zoos are “really good now” at sharing information.
“We can sort of see the genetic pathway of every individual,” The Associated Press quoted him as saying. “We can see who their grandparents were, how they're overrepresented, if they are underrepresented, so it gives us so much information to make sure that we're breeding responsibly.”
Hennessy said that 2024 was a “massive” year for the zoo with two baby gorillas — Juno and Venus — and three Asiatic lion cubs — Mali, Syanii and Shanti — born. There were also 11 penguin chicks, always a fan favorite.
And for those who like their frogs, there are 53 new ones to admire. And not just any frog. The new residents are named after Charles Darwin, no less, and arrived in the fall from Chile as part of an effort to save the species from a deadly fungus.
While recording large mammals is relatively simple, it's not so easy to identify the diverse array of invertebrates, which now includes a new thriving hive of honeybees, which luckily for the number crunchers will only be counted as one.