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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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Still No Snow on Japan’s Mount Fuji, Breaking Record

Mount Fuji is seen from Enoshima island, in Fujisawa, south of Tokyo, Japan, August 11, 2021. Picture taken August 11, 2021. (Reuters)
Mount Fuji is seen from Enoshima island, in Fujisawa, south of Tokyo, Japan, August 11, 2021. Picture taken August 11, 2021. (Reuters)
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Still No Snow on Japan’s Mount Fuji, Breaking Record

Mount Fuji is seen from Enoshima island, in Fujisawa, south of Tokyo, Japan, August 11, 2021. Picture taken August 11, 2021. (Reuters)
Mount Fuji is seen from Enoshima island, in Fujisawa, south of Tokyo, Japan, August 11, 2021. Picture taken August 11, 2021. (Reuters)

Japan's Mount Fuji remained snow-less as of Monday -- the latest date that its majestic slopes have been bare since records began 130 years ago, the weather agency said.

The volcano's snowcap begins forming on October 2 on average, and last year snow was first detected there on October 5.

But because of warm weather, this year no snowfall has yet been observed on Japan's highest mountain, said Yutaka Katsuta, a forecaster at Kofu Local Meteorological Office.

That marks the latest date since comparative data became available in 1894, he said beating the previous record of October 26 -- seen twice, in 1955 and then in 2016.

"Temperatures were high this summer, and these high temperatures continued into September, deterring cold air" which brings snow, Katsuta told AFP.

He agreed that climate change may have a degree of impact on the delay in the snowcap's formation.

Japan's summer this year was the joint hottest on record -- equaling the level seen in 2023 -- as extreme heatwaves fueled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe.

Mount Fuji is covered in snow for most of the year, but during the July-September hiking season, more than 220,000 visitors trudge up its steep, rocky slopes.

Many climb through the night to see the sunrise from the 3,776-meter (12,388-foot) summit.

Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji this year however after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism.

The symmetrical mountain has been immortalized in countless artworks, including Hokusai's "Great Wave".

It last erupted around 300 years ago.