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JAX District to Launch Coca-Cola Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup 2026
JAX District to Launch Coca-Cola Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup 2026 | Photography: SPA DIRIYAH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — JAX District in Diriyah will become a dedicated football viewing destination on Thursday, June 11, with the launch of the Coca-Cola Fan Zone for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The fan zone will open with a live broadcast of the tournament’s official opening ceremony at 20:00, alongside a program of live music, football showcase acts and interactive ent
Jun 91 min read


Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale closes after bringing 68 artists to JAX District
Photography | Courtesy of SPA DIRIYAH, May 3— The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, titled “In Interludes and Transitions,” closed on May 2, 2026, after bringing together 68 artists from more than 37 countries at JAX District near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif. Organised by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, the exhibition featured more than 25 new commissions across 12,900 square meters of exhibition halls, courtyards and terraces, with scen
May 31 min read


Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opens in JAX District, runs until May 2
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opened on Friday in the JAX District and will run until May 2, featuring 68 artists from 37 countries and more than 25 newly commissioned artworks under the theme “In Interludes and Transitions”. The biennale is being held near UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif. Aya Al-Bakree, chief executive of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, said this edition marks the
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Museums Commission Launches Second Edition of “SAFAR” Cultural Program in Diriyah
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission inaugurated the second edition of its cultural program, “SAFAR,” at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah’s JAX District, featuring an open-air concert by the French duo Bon Entendeur, marking their first-ever performance in the Kingdom. The SAFAR program is a curated series of concerts by independent international artists that will run until December 8. Upcoming performances inclu
Oct 30, 20251 min read


BIENALSUR Opens at SAMoCA JAX (Oct 15–Dec 31)
📷SPA Diriyah, October 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission will stage the fourth edition of the International...
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Royal Commission for AlUla Showcases Heritage Projects at International Restoration Week in Riyadh
📷 SPA Riyadh, October 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is taking part in International...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


JAX District Launches Culinary Initiative ‘JAX Flavors’ to Support Food Entrepreneurs in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, September 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – JAX District, Saudi Arabia’s leading creative hub overseen by the Diriyah...
Sep 11, 20251 min read
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