Events

ART EXHIBITION

"From Washington to Riyadh"

Riyadh National Museum

Opening 16th May 8.30 p.m

Riyadh Travel Fair 

15th-18th May Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

http://www.riyadhtravel.net/index.php

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Riyadh Fashion Days
http://www.riyadhdays.com/
The Event is ( ladies Only )
Ticket: SR 25 per person 
Opening hours from 10am to 1pm and 4.30pm to 10.30pm

Maison Bo-M Galeries presents Riyadh Fashion Days, a new creative platform to support up and coming talents from the Region. The new venue, located in Nojoud Mall next to the InterContinental hotel is a fantastic destination for visitors and exhibitors. Riyadh, with its population of 6.7 million, is one of the youngest (51% is less then 25 years old and average age is 22) and fastest growing city in the Middle East. Moreover, the young generation is keen on using all the new social media and is constantly looking for unique and creative design that are not available in Riyadh. Therefore, Maison Bo-M Galeries wants to give the opportunity to new talents that are not yet represented in Riyadh to meet the Riyadh clientele, get to know their fashion taste, look and find a great door to sell their collection. The Riyadh Fashion Days will showcase a selective product range including women ready to wear (chic and casual), luxury kaftans, leather goods and fashion accessories. Let’s get together and celebrate the Fashion Stars of Tomorrow!

Janadriyah Cultural Heritage Festival 2012
The festival will be inaugurated by King Abdullah on Wednesday February 8th and will continue 2 weeks from there onward.
 Men only: 9th-12th Feb 4pm-12 am
Families: 13th - 24th Feb 4 pm- 12am
Schools: 11th- 12th Feb 9 am-12pm

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CHOCOFLORA 2012

Under the Patronage of HRH Princess SHEIKHA BINT ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL – AZIZ Al-Saud and after the outstanding success of ChocoFlora 2010 and 2011 Nayyara is proud to organize this event again for the 3rd year, and will be honoured by the participation of the top quality and leading brands locally and internationally from the 18th till 21st of February 2012 

The exhibition "Chocoflora" which is presented Nayyara for the third year in a row the only exhibition of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia specializing in chocolate and flowers, offering a selection of delicious community what has been reached in the world of chocolate and sweets for the finest international brands and the latest cries of flowers

Nayyara Banqueting
Phone:             +966 1 4806655 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +966 1 4806655      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      
Fax: +966 1 4806969
P.O.BOX: 340733 Riyadh 11333
Email info@nayyara.com
Website: www.nayyara.com

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Riyadh Food Festival

Riyadh Food Festival during the period from Safar 25th till Rabea the first 10th. 1433 AH corresponding to January 19th till February 2nd. 2012, Which coincides with the mid-school year leave RFF is being organized in Riyadh's grand hotels which are: FourSeasons - InterContinental - Al Faisaliah - Marriott - Sheraton - Holiday Inn Al Qasr - Hilton Garden Inn - Radisson Blu - Mena Grand Khaldia - Corp Executive.

For more info and event schedule check their website:

http://www.riyadhfoodfestival.com/en/


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Women's Skills Bureau Networking Coffee Morning  

January 21, 2012 9am-12pm  

Kingdom Compound 

FREE to attend for job seekers

 The Women's Skills Bureau invites you to their first networking event on the 21st January. Expat spouses of all nationalities are welcome to network and discover the work opportunities and various services available to them.   

Activities  

Networking Opportunities - Meet other expats with similar interests

Job Fair - Meet local companies and organizations with hiring needs

Volunteer Opportunities - Learn how you can get involved with local opportunities

Training Sessions - Sessions on resume writing, networking, and work culture on the local economy

Home Based Businesses - Promote your services available to the expat community

Looking for a personal trainer, French tutor, party planner, etc - come meet the incredible women in our community offering their services

All participants must register at    

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WSB-JanuaryCoffee

Last date for registration is January 18th. Space is limited!  So register early.     

Please note in order to participate you must register!  No exceptions.

Kingdom compound requires all attendees be pre-registered and bring a photo id on the day of the event. No Identification=No entry.  Please note that Kingdom compound is a private residence that kindly requests ladies to not wear abayas or headscarves within the compound. 

For more information email us on admin@wsb-ksa.com

http://www.facebook.com/WSBRiyadh

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The Riyadh International Children Culture Fair


10th-14th October


The first Riyadh International Children’s Culture Fair opening will be held by His Highness Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. The event is under the supports of the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information, by his Excellency the Minister of Culture and Information, Dr. Abdel Aziz KhojaThe Exhibition will be held from Monday to Friday 10th-14th October 2011 in the King Fahd Cultural Center, Riyadh.

• Fair Events
• Cultural programme
• Plays and shows
• the Wisdom Library
• Interactive acitvities related to Wisdom Library
• Fair Awards
• Children Culture Museum
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• More info on their excellent website:

http://ricbc.com/en/

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Stand-up Comedy Show featuring Reggie Watts & Nemr Abou Nassar

Thursday, September 15 · 8:00pm - 11:30pm at Performance Arena in the Riyadh Golf Club

The Smile Productions are hosting another popular live comedy show in Riyadh. This time there are two internationally renowned comedians among the performers.
"Brooklyn based Reggie Watts - a regular comic and musician on the Conan show will share the stage with Nemr Abou Nassar, the Middle East's most successful professional stand up comedian."
"Joining Nemr and Reggie on stage will be from Jeddah, Rami Salame and from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's latest FEMALE comedian 'McShortie'."
Tickets are 250 SAR and can be purchased at the Good Ship Lollipop Shop on Tahlia street, opposite to the Centria Mall. tel. 01462 4064 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            01462 4064      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            01462 4064 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            01462 4064      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting 


Check out more info on their Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180431222016196 

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Eid Al Fitr Celebrations Riyadh 2011
Fireworks: Will be held around the city from beginning of Eid tuesday 30.08 to thursday 01.09 all locations starting at 9.15 p.m on all nights.  The fireworks can be seen from these locations:
King Fahd International Stadium
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Prince Sultan University
Suspension Bridge
South of Salam Mall


King Abdulaziz Manakh Garden (Durrat Al-Hadaeq) on south Ringroad 6.30 -12a.m tue, wed, thu
-Hospitality tent: traditional Bedouin style tent with poetry, rababah playing(Bedouin musical instrument), dates and arabic coffee served
-traditional dancing shows
-lots of activities for kids, puppetshows
-bazaar featuring traditional crafts, antiques and foods for sale from all around the country
- for women only there is displays of traditional henna art, make-up, crafts and handiworks
-games square, motorcycle show
-event is for families

King Abdulaziz Historical Center area:
National Museum (from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am)
al-Watan Garden (from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am)
Gardens of King Abdulaziz Historical Centre (from 1:00 pm to 1:00 am)
The area has many parks with beautifully lit waterfalls and pathways and its great for walks and picnics, there is a small amusement park with restaurants and a water tower nearby.
-A folklore tent with traditional poetry performed by famous poets, arts and plays, rababah
-traditional dances from various regions around the country
-all events are for families
-women's only activities on center stage include fashion show of tradional clothing, folklore songs, plays for women and children, Eid Opera and contest with prizes.

 Al Kindy Plaza DQ 8.15 to 12 a.m tue, wed, thu
-folklore tent displaying traditional dances from different regions around the country
-corner for traditional foods
-rababah and other tradional folklore shows
(If you arrive early there are some Bedouin women selling nice Jasmine flower necklaces and making Henna tattoos.)
-for families

Qasr Alhokum (Governance Palace in Dirah area) starting from 8.15 until 11 pm on tue, wed, thu

-various shows of folklore dancing from different parts of Saudi
-15 different regional cuisine restaurants
-childrens activities, games and competitions
-separate areas for women/men


Show Square East Ring rd. between Exit 10/11 starting at 6.30 p.m tue, wed, thu
Following activities are for families:
-folklore tent with traditional dances, poetry, rababah
-kids plays
-wall trampoline, motorcycle show, flying trapeze!?
-theatre with plays starting at 8.30 p.m
Men only activities include:
-Remote-controlled Air Show
-Car and motorcycle Championships (breaking time barrier)
-Remote controlled Cars Competition
-Modified Cars Show

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Modern Woman Charity Exhibition
Prince Sultan University - College for Women, in collaboration with Zahra Breast Cancer Association is organising a charity exhibition "Modern Woman". It will be held in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Haifa Bint Faisal Al-Saud - chairperson of Zahra Breast Cancer Association.
23-27th April
10am-1:30 pm and 4pm-9:30 pm
Prince Sultan University
Women only!

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Janadriyah festival 2011
The annual cultural heritage festival will be held this year from the 14th to 29th April. Singles (men only) 14th to 17th April.
 Family days are from 18th April onward. The festival opens its doors at 4pm and closes at 12 midnight.

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International Wedding Fair 2011
Nayyara Banquet Hall, March 27-30, ladies only 6 p.m to 11 p.m
"The International Wedding Fair 2011, in its 10th edition, will be an inspiring and charming event bringing an amazing selection of exclusive exhibitors assisting the brides-to-be to prepare for the very special wedding day.  Families, who are in the process of planning that memorable day, will use Saudi Wedding Fair 2011 as their exclusive resourceful mean to make that day perfect." 
I went to this fair last year and it was awesome!Highly recommended even if you are not getting married you can find beautiful abayas, jallabiyat, jewellery and evening gowns designed by talented Saudi women :)

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Ladies World Exhibition 2011
There's another ladies only exhibition at the Intercontinental hotel, Buraydah Hall. It' s starting on the 20th March and runs until 22nd April. I don't have information about the opening hours but usually these type of events start around 4 p.m until 11 p.m.
"The Ladies World Exhibition 2011 aims to provide a wide range of goods and domestic products under one roof and allow consumers to see and compare the exhibits. Profile for exhibit includes womens fashion, watches, womens gowns, accessories, cosmetics, perfume, flowers, weddings decorations, and furniture. The event targets various groups, including HH princesses, businesswomen, businessmen wives, female leaders, and female writers. "
I'm sure there will be plenty of things to see for "ordinary" women too. Worth a visit!!

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Riyadh International Book Fair
It's time for the annual book fair which will be held from the 1st until the 11th of March at the Riyadh International Exhibition Center. The evenings of the book fair will be rich on topics with writers talking about their personal experiences, as well as reading their literary works and indulging in lively discussion with the audience.
It's worthwhile going because you can find books that at other times will not be on sale in the Kingdom!
The exhibition is open from 10 a.m to 10 p.m for everyone. Execptions fridays, sunday and tuesday 4-10 p.m men only!
Here's the link to there site: http://riyadhbookfair.org.sa/sites/english/Pages/Home.aspx
Although most of the english site pages are useless!