Jeddah: Revitalized Tourist Destination Offers Exceptional Summer Experience

The entertainment season is stronger than ever (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The entertainment season is stronger than ever (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Jeddah: Revitalized Tourist Destination Offers Exceptional Summer Experience

The entertainment season is stronger than ever (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The entertainment season is stronger than ever (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Jeddah Season 2024 kicked off in Saudi Arabia on Friday with the theme “Once again,” offering a variety of activities across multiple key entertainment zones.
The event provides residents and visitors of Jeddah, a coastal city, with a unique summer experience in a rejuvenated tourist destination rich in cultural and historical significance.
Jeddah Season 2024 showcases live arts and cultural performances, innovative recreational and sports activities, as well as interactive adventures and skill-based games.
Additionally, it features numerous dining, café, and shopping options, making it a vibrant hub for all.
Inaugurated under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal, Deputy Emir of Makkah Region and Chairman of the National Calendar Committee for Jeddah Governorate, Jeddah Season 2024 debuted with a spectacular opening at the artsy Jeddah Promenade.
The season’s opening featured drone shows, fireworks, roaming performances, and drew thousands of local residents and international visitors.
The annual festival also features a diverse range of international, cultural, and marine entertainment events.
Among the attractions, “City Walk” stands out with its interactive experiences across 8 themed areas.
At Jeddah Season 2024, “Cairo Nights” presents Egyptian culture with famous products, top restaurants, and live shows. “China Town” offers a unique cultural experience with Chinese traditions, cuisine, and more.
“Art Land” provides diverse family activities with games and shops.
City Walk offers relaxing riverside seating, while nearby “Horror Village” features interactive mazes for thrill-seekers.
“Wonder Wall” offers a distinctive culinary journey with a variety of different dishes, alongside live entertainment and unique restaurant settings set around a charming fountain.
City Walk also features over 30 skill and arcade games, along with three Arabic theatrical performances.
Additionally, the Warner Bros. Discovery: Celebrate Every Story area, being held for the first time in Saudi Arabia, provides visitors and tourists with a variety of games and entertainment shows.
Upcoming days will unveil new entertainment zones with unique experiences, fun games, and activities suitable for all ages and interests, including a closed animal park and the historic Jeddah Al Balad area.



GCC Secretary-General Meets Australia Space Chief

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem bin Mohammed Albudaiwi holds talks with Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) chief executive Jeremy Hallett in Manama, Bahrain. (SPA)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem bin Mohammed Albudaiwi holds talks with Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) chief executive Jeremy Hallett in Manama, Bahrain. (SPA)
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GCC Secretary-General Meets Australia Space Chief

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem bin Mohammed Albudaiwi holds talks with Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) chief executive Jeremy Hallett in Manama, Bahrain. (SPA)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem bin Mohammed Albudaiwi holds talks with Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) chief executive Jeremy Hallett in Manama, Bahrain. (SPA)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem bin Mohammed Albudaiwi held talks on Tuesday with Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) chief executive Jeremy Hallett in Manama, Bahrain.

Meeting on the sidelines of the sixth annual International Space Forum (ISF), the officials stressed the importance of boosting cooperation between the GCC countries and the SIAA in the fields of technology investment and the formulation of space-related policies in a way that serves their mutual interests.

They tackled Australia's aspiration and desire to bolster cooperation with GCC countries in the field of outer space to help serve their common interests.