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Riyadh Season Receives 17 Million Visitors

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Riyadh Season Receives 17 Million Visitors

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The Riyadh Season announced that since the launch of its activities in late October, it has received 17 million visitors across all its regions, SPA said on Friday.
The event is filled with various entertainment options, games, shopping, festivals, and exhibitions to cater to all tastes. The theme for this year's event is "Big Time," which has successfully hosted several events, including the Riyadh Season Cup that concluded recently.
New and exciting events are also being held across several regions, including the Boulevard City area, which boasts international entertainment options, Boulevard World for various international cultures, and VIA Riyadh for cinema, cafes, restaurants, and global brands. Each area has a unique entertainment character that caters to visitors' diverse preferences.
Since its fourth edition launch, the Riyadh Season has attracted visitors from all walks of life to its events catering to various entertainment fields. During the event, several plays and artistic evenings by Arab artists have been held in theaters and restaurants.

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Saudi Arabia’s RCU, Arabian Leopard Fund Partner with Smithsonian to Protect Arabian Leopard

The partnership combines the Smithsonian Institution's extensive scientific expertise with the breeding program for the Arabian leopard overseen by the commission. SPA
The partnership combines the Smithsonian Institution's extensive scientific expertise with the breeding program for the Arabian leopard overseen by the commission. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s RCU, Arabian Leopard Fund Partner with Smithsonian to Protect Arabian Leopard

The partnership combines the Smithsonian Institution's extensive scientific expertise with the breeding program for the Arabian leopard overseen by the commission. SPA
The partnership combines the Smithsonian Institution's extensive scientific expertise with the breeding program for the Arabian leopard overseen by the commission. SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Arabian Leopard Fund announced a strategic partnership with the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to support international efforts to protect the Arabian leopard, one of the world's most endangered big cats.

The agreement includes the loan of a pair of Arabian leopards to Washington, D.C. as part of a scientific program designed to enhance conservation efforts, promote genetic diversity, and raise global awareness about this rare species.

The initiative is part of the RCU’s broader strategy to expand its international collaboration network in environmental conservation, with the Arabian Leopard Fund playing a pivotal role in coordinating global efforts and directing joint scientific endeavors.

The partnership combines the Smithsonian Institution's extensive scientific expertise with the breeding program for the Arabian leopard overseen by the commission, significantly enhancing the chances of survival for this critically endangered species and establishing a population outside its native habitat.

Additionally, the collaboration will drive advanced scientific research on the Arabian leopard and facilitate the creation of the first exhibit of its kind for these big cats in the United States. It will help share their story with a global audience and stimulate community support for conservation programs.

The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) is classified as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, reflecting the significant challenges it faces in its natural environment.

The strategic project represents a practical and effective response to safeguard the future of this species, which is cherished in Saudi Arabia as an essential part of its natural heritage and environmental identity.