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“The Venue” is a Brand-New Pearl in Riyadh Season 2024’s

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5th November 2024

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The “The Venue” section stands out among the unique spaces. It was constructed in a record 50 days to house 8,000 people.

This year’s Riyadh Season astonishes us with its fresh and creative spaces and its exclusive international events that draw tourists from all over the world, highlighting the Kingdom’s entertainment industry and its critical role in boosting travel.

Consequently, “The Venue” section stands out among the unique spaces. It was constructed in a record 50 days to house 8,000 people on an estimated 10,000 square meters of space, making it a new gem in the Riyadh Season crown.

A Historic Tennis Showdown

With its state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and adaptable design that offers exceptional sound quality, the venue can accommodate seven events. The first was the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament, which featured the top six tennis players in the world rankings, including Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, and Novak Djokovic, the most successful player in human history.

Moreover, players who have won more than 50 Grand Slam titles participated in the Kings Slam 6 competition, which took place in October. Holger Rune, the seventh-ranked Dane in the world and the highest-ranked Dane in tennis history, Spanish winner Carlos Alcaraz, Russian player Daniil Medvedev, and the young Italian sensation Jannik Sinner, who won the Australian Open, joined Djokovic and Nadal.

Even though it was an exhibition competition, the crowd witnessed one of the most notable tennis performances at The Venue when two-time Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz overcame Rafael Nadal, a fellow Spaniard, and Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic, a legend, before making it to the finals.

Additionally, Sinner defeated Alcaraz in the thrilling final to win the title of King of Kings Slam 6. WWE made a comeback to Saudi Arabia as part of the Crown Jewel 2024 event, featuring Crown Jewel on November 2 and Raw on November 3.

The Bloodline team—led by Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga—confronted the Usos and Roman Reigns team in an intense opening match, winning a historic victory.

A Detailed Recount of the Matches, Themes & Events

In the women’s division, Liv Morgan won the championship from Nia Jax in a thrilling match, while Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill handled challenges from many teams and successfully defended their titles. Surprises also occurred on the programme, when unexpected intervention caused the Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens bout to end without a result.

Following victories over Andrade and Carmelo Hayes, L.A. Knight maintained his title in a triple battle for the United States Championship. Cody Rhodes triumphed in the final, defeating Gunther to win the title of “Crown Jewel Champion” in front of a boisterous audience.

At a unique event called “A Thousand and One Seasons,” on November 13, renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab will unveil his Autumn 2025 collection, which draws inspiration from the Riyadh Season.

The Saudi Entertainment Authority Chairman and Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh announced that “Latin Night” will take place at The Venue on November 16 as part of Riyadh Season 2024. In the evening, Jose Ramirez and Arnold Barboza will square off, and there will also be a historic cruiserweight title bout between Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez and Chris Pelham Smith.

In addition, there will be bouts between Oscar Collazo and Edwin Hernandez, William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer, and Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Boseman, who will square off for the Super Lightweight Eliminator championship. It’s exciting to know that the event will be free to watch anywhere.

The regional edition of the annual worldwide marketing industry honours, the MENA Effie honours, will take place on November 21. This esteemed occasion serves as a stage for honouring the top creative professionals and showcasing the area’s successful marketing initiatives.

A Fusion of Cultures: The Venue in Riyadh Season 2024

After an exciting year, 2025 will continue with activities throughout the Riyadh Season. The Venue will host the biggest event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Entertainment Makers Awards, on January 18.

The most well-known artists in the Arab world are honoured with these honours, which celebrate their accomplishments in the arts, music, drama, film, and sports. Since the elite and Hollywood celebrities are anticipated to attend Riyadh’s renowned red carpet, the current edition of the event is anticipated to draw some of the biggest names.

The Power Slap Championship is a unique event that will take place in Saudi Arabia on January 30. As the name implies, it is a tournament in which two competitors slap each other until one of them remains awake in an exhilarating and stunning setting.

Although there are currently few details available, fans have a chance to keep up with the most recent information about this eagerly awaited event. The UFC Championship will return in early February 2025, providing an epic experience of valiant and strong fights.

Lastly, the new “The Venue” area in Riyadh Season 2024 offers a special chance to celebrate variety in entertainment and culture since its activities blend sports, the arts, and culture, making it a must-see for everyone in Saudi Arabia and the globe.