{
  "id": 16970394,
  "title": "Tourism minister launches \"Saudi Winter\" events calendar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/tourism-minister-launches-saudi-winter-events-calendar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T21:04:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665811/saudi-arabia/tourism-minister-launches-saudi-winter-events-calendar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb inaugurated Saudi Arabia's Winter events calendar for 2021, showcasing a diverse array of tourism events and activities across various winter destinations in the Kingdom. The theme for the calendar is \"Saudi Winter, the way you love it,\" and it encompasses locations such as Riyadh, AlUla, Al-Qassim, Hail, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Al-Ahsa, Madinah, and the Red Sea.\n\nThe extensive calendar offers a multitude of choices for visitors seeking engaging experiences during the winter months, catering to different preferences and age groups. The launch provides a detailed overview of the significant events, activities, and experiences available in Saudi destinations throughout the season, encompassing entertainment, culture, adventure, and relaxation.\n\nVisitors can partake in a wide range of activities, including festivals, sporting events, live performances, cultural and heritage experiences, nature excursions, desert adventures, resort stays, diverse dining, café, shopping, and seaside experiences. These options enable families and friends to personalize their trips according to their interests and enjoy a multitude of experiences in a single visit.\n\nThe Saudi Winter events calendar underscores the vast array of experiences available in Saudi Arabia's winter destinations, from major international events and urban entertainment to historical sites, nature trails, and desert adventures. The calendar empowers visitors to select their preferred experiences and uncover more of the Kingdom's offerings during the winter season.\n\nThe Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) organized a workshop for the 2021 Saudi Winter program, assembling over 100 public and private sector partners. The program encompasses over 1,800 tourism products, alongside numerous distinctive events, activities, and cultural and nature-based experiences tailored to various visitor segments. These initiatives aim to bolster destination competitiveness and enhance the appeal of Saudi Arabia's winter destinations. The events calendar is accessible on the ministry's official website.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched this year's Saudi Winter events calendar, featuring a wide range of tourism events and activities across several winter destinations in Saudi Arabia. The events under the theme “Saudi winter the way you love it” will be held in Riyadh, AlUla, Al-Qassim, Hail, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Al-Ahsa, Madinah, and the Red Sea.The calendar offers visitors…",
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}