In a move that reinforces the Saudi capital's position as a global entertainment destination, Riyadh Season to ignite the capital's winter with a high-caliber musical evening, blending the rich heritage of Gulf music with the vibrant energy of youth. Saudi and Gulf audiences will gather for an exceptional musical evening featuring the brilliant Saudi artist Rashed Al-Fares , Qatari star Fahad Al-Kubaisi , and the rising talent Zeina Emad , on January 16th.
High-level musical leadership
The evening's splendor will not be limited to the voices of the stars alone, but will also be enhanced by the accompaniment of a grand orchestra led by two of the Arab world's leading maestros, Maestro Medhat Khamis and Maestro Tamer Fayzi The Mohammed Abdo Arena is set to host this artistic event.
Artistic diversity to satisfy all tastes
The selection of this artistic trio reflects an intelligence in meeting the diverse tastes of the audience. Rashid Al-Fares has a large artistic portfolio and a wide fan base in the Kingdom, while Fahad Al-Kubaisi represents a distinctive Gulf voice with a strong regional presence, and Zeina Emad completes the scene by representing the new generation, as she was able in record time to secure a place for herself among the great artists thanks to her distinctive voice and remarkable presence.
Riyadh Season: Record-breaking numbers and successive successes
This concert comes at a time when Riyadh Season 2025 is experiencing its peak success, with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh , recently announcing that the season's visitor count has surpassed 11 million . This impressive figure is not merely a statistic, but a clear indicator of the escalating momentum and unprecedented demand for the diverse range of events, from entertainment zones and international shows to cultural experiences.
Cultural and economic dimensions of the event
These events cannot be viewed in isolation from the broader context of Saudi Vision 2030, where the entertainment sector plays a pivotal role in diversifying income sources and enhancing quality of life. Such large-scale events contribute to boosting tourism and attracting visitors from the GCC and the wider Arab region, thereby stimulating economic activity in the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors.
The continued success of Riyadh Season in attracting top-tier stars and providing integrated entertainment experiences confirms the success of the General Entertainment Authority’s strategy in transforming Riyadh into a major attraction on the global tourism and entertainment map, where cultures meet and arts blend in a professional regulatory environment.
