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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Saudi Arabia is facing a serious economic and political crisis at the moment, with low oil prices threatening the very foundations of the Kingdom’s...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Oman’s healthcare and pharmaceuticals industries are small compared to some of its regional neighbours and are dominated by high levels of government expenditure, and...
Summary Algeria faces an era of economic and political stagnation and concerns over its fiscal management as it embarks on consolidation under an ageing leader. Economic...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Qatar has experienced rapid development across all industries, thanks to the huge revenues generated...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As the second largest private employer, and the second highest generator of foreign exchange, Jordan’s tourism industry plays a vital role in its economy....
Morocco retains one of the most advanced telecommunications markets in Africa, featuring a majority-privatised, profitable incumbent telco in Maroc Telecom and three fixed and mobile network...
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06julalldayEsports World Cup, 2026
The Esports World Cup 2026 returns to Riyadh from July 06 to August 23, with 25 tournaments across 24 titles and a record-breaking prize fund of $70 million. Notably, the Esports
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July 6 (Monday) - August 23 (Sunday)
26augalldaySmart Data & AI Summit, 2026
The Smart Data & AI Summit, 2026, will take place on August 26 – 27, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has recognised the need for
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august 26 (Wednesday) - 27 (Thursday)
HRSE KSA returns to The Arena, Riyadh, from August 30 to September 2, 2026, offering certified workshops and a main exhibition where Saudi Arabia's HR future takes shape. This premier
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August 30 (Sunday) - September 2 (Wednesday)
The Arena Riyadh Venue for Exhibitions
Gharnatah Imam abdullah bin saud bin abdulaziz road, Ghirnatah, Riyadh 13241, Saudi Arabia
Informa ConnectAmani Nathar M: +966 59 955 2201 E: Amani.nathar@informa.com Office 109, 1st Fl, Aban Center King Abdulaziz Rd. AlGhadir District, Riyadh 13311, KSA
LEAP 2026 will take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre (RECC), located in Malham, Riyadh, from August 31 to September 0
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August 31 (Monday) - September 3 (Thursday)
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (RECC) – Malham
792P+JQ, Malham 13380, Saudi Arabia
DeepFest will take place from 31 August to 3 September 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre – Malham, where global tech leaders will convene to network and discuss
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August 31 (Monday) - September 3 (Thursday)
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre - Malham
792P+JQ, Malham 13380, Saudi Arabia
september
HRSE KSA returns to The Arena, Riyadh, from August 30 to September 2, 2026, offering certified workshops and a main exhibition where Saudi Arabia's HR future takes shape. This premier
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August 30 (Sunday) - September 2 (Wednesday)
The Arena Riyadh Venue for Exhibitions
Gharnatah Imam abdullah bin saud bin abdulaziz road, Ghirnatah, Riyadh 13241, Saudi Arabia
Informa ConnectAmani Nathar M: +966 59 955 2201 E: Amani.nathar@informa.com Office 109, 1st Fl, Aban Center King Abdulaziz Rd. AlGhadir District, Riyadh 13311, KSA
LEAP 2026 will take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre (RECC), located in Malham, Riyadh, from August 31 to September 0
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August 31 (Monday) - September 3 (Thursday)
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (RECC) – Malham
792P+JQ, Malham 13380, Saudi Arabia
DeepFest will take place from 31 August to 3 September 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre – Malham, where global tech leaders will convene to network and discuss
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August 31 (Monday) - September 3 (Thursday)
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre - Malham
792P+JQ, Malham 13380, Saudi Arabia
01sepalldaySaudi Paper & Packaging Expo—Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo
Discover new business prospects at the Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo, which will take place in September 2026, in conjunction with the Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo. Explore more than 3,500
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All Day (Tuesday)
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01sepalldayDatacentre & Cloud Infrastructure Summit (DCCI)
The Datacentre & Cloud Infrastructure Summit (DCCI) will occur from 1 to 2 Sep 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, Riyadh. Prepare to discover the future of cloud computing and
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september 1 (Tuesday) - 2 (Wednesday)
The International Furniture Accessories & Components & Semi-Finished Products Show, IFAC Saudi, 2026 will take place from 1–3 September 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC), bringing
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september 1 (Tuesday) - 3 (Thursday)
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
05sepalldaySaudiFood Manufacturing, 2026
SaudiFood Manufacturing 2026 will occur from September 05-07 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre. The SaudiFood Manufacturing successfully showcased its products at an international trade show, drawing over 70
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september 5 (Saturday) - 7 (Monday)
Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre (RFECC)
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
06sepalldayLIGHTSPACE Saudi Arabia, 2026
LIGHTSPACE Saudi Arabia 2026 will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre from September 6–8, 2026. LIGHTSPACE Saudi Arabia 2026 will serve as a strategic meeting point for
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september 6 (Sunday) - 8 (Tuesday)
Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre (RFECC)
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
06sep(sep 6)4:00 pm08(sep 8)10:00 pmINDEX Saudi Arabia, 2026
INDEX Saudi Arabia will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre from September 06 to 08, 2026. INDEX Saudi Arabia is the Kingdom's leading source of design trends,
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6 (Sunday) 4:00 pm - 8 (Tuesday) 10:00 pm
Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
08sepalldayWTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia, 2026
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, scheduled from 8 to 10 September 2026 at the prestigious Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre (RFECC), marks a monumental milestone for the Middle East’s
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september 8 (Tuesday) - 10 (Thursday)
Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre (RFECC)
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
08sepalldaySaudi Wood Expo, 2026
The Saudi Wood Expo will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 8–10, 2026. The first-ever Saudi Wood Expo was a huge success, drawing over 7,500
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september 8 (Tuesday) - 10 (Thursday)
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
08sep(sep 8)3:00 pm10(sep 10)9:00 pmSaudi Industrial Series, 2026
The Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC) will host the Saudi Industrial Series from September 08 to 10, 2026. The best place to find the newest products, technology, and solutions
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8 (Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10 (Thursday) 9:00 pm
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
09sepalldayThe Saudi Event Show (SES), 2026
The Saudi Event Show 2026 will take place from 9–10 September 2026 at The Arena in Riyadh, and the Saudi Event Awards will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh. Serving
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september 9 (Wednesday) - 10 (Thursday)
The Arena Riyadh Venue for Exhibitions
Gharnatah Imam abdullah bin saud bin abdulaziz road, Ghirnatah, Riyadh 13241, Saudi Arabia
Informa ConnectAmani Nathar M: +966 59 955 2201 E: Amani.nathar@informa.com Office 109, 1st Fl, Aban Center King Abdulaziz Rd. AlGhadir District, Riyadh 13311, KSA
10sepalldayBig 5 Construct Saudi, 2026
Big 5 Construct Saudi in September 2026 will feature over 1,100 international and local suppliers, enabling visitors to compare products, assess quality, and find project partners all in one location. The
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All Day (Thursday)
Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre (RFECC)
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
10sep(sep 10)2:00 pm13(sep 13)10:00 pmSaudi FM & Clean, 2026
Saudi FM & Clean is taking place from September 10–13, 2026, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Centre, rapidly becoming a pivotal platform for advancing building performance and operational
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10 (Thursday) 2:00 pm - 13 (Sunday) 10:00 pm
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
13sepalldayHotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia, 2026
Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia, taking place from September 13–15, 2026, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, stands as a premier platform shaping the
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september 13 (Sunday) - 15 (Tuesday)
Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
14sepalldayMoney20/20 Middle East
The Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham will host Money20/20 Middle East from September 14 to 16, 2026. Money20/20 Middle East brings together influential fintech figures to shape future financial
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september 14 (Monday) - 16 (Wednesday)
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre - Malham
792P+JQ, Malham 13380, Saudi Arabia
14sepalldayRiyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS), 2026
The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS) 2026 stands as a leading international forum dedicated to positioning biotechnology as a strategic national priority with substantial economic and developmental value. Scheduled from
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september 14 (Monday) - 16 (Wednesday)
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
6218 Al Urubah Rd, Ar Rahmaniyyah, Riyadh 12342, Saudi Arabia
Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs Prince Mutib Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Rd, Ar Rimayah, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia
14sepallday4th Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2026
The 4th UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2026) will take place from September 14 to 17, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Co-hosted by the Saudi Data
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september 14 (Monday) - 17 (Thursday)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
15sepalldayWhat's On Saudi Arabia Awards, 2026
The JW Marriott Riyadh is preparing to host the renowned What's On Saudi Arabia Awards, which will take place on September 15, 2026. Saudi Arabia's entertainment, dining, and leisure scenes have
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All Day (Tuesday)
15sepalldayKingdom Business Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress
The 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress will take place at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh on September 15 and 16, 2026. The fifth year of the
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september 15 (Tuesday) - 16 (Wednesday)
Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
15sepalldayGlobal Infrastructure Expo, 2026
The Global Infrastructure Expo 2026, taking place from 15–17 September 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, will bring together global leaders, engineers, policymakers, and innovators to explore
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september 15 (Tuesday) - 17 (Thursday)
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
15sepalldayGlobal AI Summit (GAIN), 2026
The Global AI Summit (GAIN) 2026, taking place from 15–17 September 2026 (GMT+3) at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh, stands as a landmark event shaping the global
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september 15 (Tuesday) - 17 (Thursday)
King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre
Al Hada, Riyadh 12912, Saudi Arabia
15sepalldayDowntown Design, 2026
The second edition of Downtown Design Riyadh is scheduled for September 15–18, 2026, at JAX District, partnering with the Architecture and Design Commission of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture. Following its
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september 15 (Tuesday) - 18 (Friday)
15sep(sep 15)2:00 pm18(sep 18)10:00 pmHVAC R Expo Saudi Arabia, 2026
HVAC R Expo Saudi Arabia for heating, ventilation, AC, and refrigeration will take place from September 15–18, 2026, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition. HVAC R Expo Saudi Arabia, 2025, is the
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15 (Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 18 (Friday) 10:00 pm
Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre (RFECC)
RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
15sep(sep 15)4:00 pm17(sep 17)10:00 pmSmart Cities Saudi Expo, 2026
Smart Cities Saudi Expo promises to be held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 15 to 17, 2026. Smart Cities Saudi Expo 2026 unites the entire smart
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15 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 17 (Thursday) 10:00 pm
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
16sepalldayFSB Sports Show Riyadh
The FSB Sports Show Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's largest trade fair for sports construction, leisure facilities, and public spaces, taking place from September 16 to 18, 2026, at the Riyadh
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september 16 (Wednesday) - 18 (Friday)
Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
16sep(sep 16)3:00 pm18(sep 18)9:00 pmInternational Hardware Fair (IHF), 2026
The International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia (IHF), powered by Big 5 Construct Saudi and Eisenwarenmesse, will take place at RICEC in Riyadh from September 16 to 18, 2026. International Hardware Fair
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16 (Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 18 (Friday) 9:00 pm
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
The International Facility Management Forum and Conference (SFMA), scheduled for September 20–22, 2026, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, is the premier gathering for facility management and built-environment
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Against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s rapid urban transformation and the delivery of Vision 2030, this high-profile event serves as a critical platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable operations, smart building integration, and asset lifecycle management.
Over three days, the forum will host a series of executive-led panel discussions, technical workshops, and keynote addresses from international experts. Specifically, the core agenda focuses on pressing industry challenges and opportunities, including the deployment of artificial intelligence in predictive maintenance and the integration of IoT-driven building management systems. Furthermore, considerable emphasis will be placed on the implementation of rigorous ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks to achieve net-zero targets.
In addition to the educational tracks, the extensive exhibition floor will showcase cutting-edge technologies, smart solutions, and service innovations from leading global and regional providers. This commercial hub offers attendees an unparalleled opportunity to source new vendors, evaluate emerging products, and foster strategic partnerships.
Ultimately, The event aims to raise regional standards in operational efficiency and workplace experience. By bringing together asset owners, developers, and facility management practitioners, the International Facility Management Forum and Conference acts as a catalyst for professional development and institutional growth, thereby shaping the infrastructure standards necessary to support the Kingdom's ambitious economic expansion.
september 20 (Sunday) - 22 (Tuesday)
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
23sepalldaySaudi National Day, 2026
Riyadh will host the Saudi National Day celebration on September 23, 2026. This year's identity conveys a straightforward yet impactful message as we commemorate 96 years of pride and honour for
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All Day (Wednesday)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Global Educational Exhibition of Development and Support (GEDS Expo) 2026, taking place from 24–26 September at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, AlQser Hall, will serve as a premier platform for
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24 (Thursday) 2:00 pm - 26 (Saturday) 11:00 pm
Al-Qasr Hall, Hilton Hotel, Jeddah
7561 طريق الكورنيش، حي الشاطئ، جدة 23511 2451، Saudi Arabia
27sepalldayThe Saudi Food Show, 2026
The Saudi Food Show will officially take place from September 27–29 at the Jeddah Superdome. The Saudi Food Show, which brings together the world's leading F&B industry players in Riyadh, is
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september 27 (Sunday) - 29 (Tuesday)
Jeddah Superdome
Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Rd, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23735, Saudi Arabia
28sepalldayIDC CIO Summit, 2026
The IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia 2026 will take place from September 28 to 29, 2026, at the Fairmont Riyadh. As the Kingdom's premier gathering for technology decision-makers, this edition arrives
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september 28 (Monday) - 29 (Tuesday)
28sepalldaySaudi Mega Projects, 2026
Riyadh is preparing to host one of the year’s most influential development gatherings as the Saudi Mega Projects 2026 summit convenes on September 28-30, 2026, at The Venue by ROSHN
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september 28 (Monday) - 30 (Wednesday)
The Venue by ROSHN Group
RPWQ+FJF, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
The event, CONNECT 2026, is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Olaya in Riyadh. Supply chain management is changing because of next-generation technology, which makes quick, precise deliveries,
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All Day (Tuesday)
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12213, Saudi Arabia
NETNEX Global reach@netnexglobal.com
29sepalldayE3 Customer Experience Conference, 2026
The 6th Edition E3 Customer Experience Conference, taking place on 29–30 September 2026 in Riyadh, will convene global leaders, innovators, and strategists to define what the next generation of customer
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september 29 (Tuesday) - 30 (Wednesday)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia