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= Riyadh season = As a part of Saudi vision 2030, Turki Al-Sheikh introduced Riyadh season as one of the 11 seasons festivals in Saudi Arabia launched in the Kingdom starting in 2019 and aims to turn it into a global tourist destination. The festival, which takes place in the capital Riyadh, will last for two months starting on October 11, and is expected to attract 20 million visitors, It will include a wide range of cultural, sporting and artistic events, including fashion shows, music performances, and theater.

Riyadh season came after Jeddah and Eastern Province season as the third Saudi season, and it is considered a huge event since Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The number of visitors reached more than 5,000,000 citizens and 100,000 tourists within the first two weeks of the season.

Saudi Arabia's primary source of economy is petroleum-based. Thus, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman initiated the Saudi Vision 2030 to rely on other sources such as Riyadh season and Saudi Seasons in general. It aims to increase tourism, create job opportunities, and enhance economic growth for the country.

= Events = Riyadh season events will exceed 100 daily activities, ranging from exciting shows, restaurants, wildlife and cafes, and international brands. In addition, it will include car shows, oriental and foreign concerts, auctions, games, heritage, and art, such as Saudi Exhibition for Hunting and Falcons, Ferrari Festival, Horror Carnival, Ski Park, Magic Forest, Fot Park, Eden Nights, layali Almahrosa, Korean BTS Band, Nerf Challenge, Marvel Experience and the Dancing Fountain.

= Events location = Riyadh season has identified 12 areas for its activities, covering an area of ​​14 million square meters including Riyadh Boulevard, Riyadh Front, Riyadh Motor Show, Riyadh Winter Wonderland, Riyadh Stadiums, Diplomatic Quarter, Al Murabba, Al Malaz, Wadi Namar, Nabd Al-Riyadh, Riyadh Safari, and Riyadh Desert.

= References = (n.d.). Retrieved from https://saudiseasons.sa/en/Pages/events.aspx.

عاجل خبر. (2019, November 1). تركي آل الشيخ:عدد الزائرين لفعاليات #موسم_الرياض. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/AjelNews24/status/1190373936091082758.

موسم الرياض. (2019, October 19). Retrieved from https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/موسم_الرياض.

تعرف على مواسم السعودية. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://saudiseasons.sa/ar/Pages/default.aspx.

Events Calendar. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://saudievents.sa/?catid=1efc840d-8e5e-435f-992a-ecf04be3bd8a&lang=en#Find-Event.

Riyadh Season. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.eyeofriyadh.com/events/details/riyadh-season.

Saudi Seasons. (2019, October 22). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Seasons.

Turki Al-Sheikh. (2019, October 31). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turki_Al-Sheikh.