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DEF brings together gaming, technology and entertainment

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026, running till June 7, has brought together gaming, esports, technology, creativity and entertainment through an expanded programme of experiences designed to engage players, fans, families and industry professionals alike.

Miscellaneous Retail & Wholesale

Dubai unveils 60 action-packed days of shopping, dining and fun

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the emirate's annual summer retail and entertainment festival, kicks off on July 2 offering 60 action-packed days of shopping promotions, dining events, concerts and family-focused attractions, thus providing unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors alike.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Qiddiya breaks ground on landmark National Tennis Centre

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced that work has begun on the National Tennis Centre, a world-class sports facility coming up at Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sport, and culture Qidiya City. On completion, it will feature 30 courts, open public spaces and fan zones.

Retail & Wholesale

Mattel names new commercial lead for Middle East region

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Mattel, an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company, has appointed Tarek Moussawer as its new Commercial Lead for Middle East region. An industry veteran, he brings over 20 years of experience across retail, finance, brand building and commercial strategy to the new role.

Retail & Wholesale Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

60-day carnival: Dubai Summer Surprises to return from July 2 to Aug 30

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

The countdown to Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 has officially begun, with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) encouraging residents and visitors alike to take part in the various events of the city’s favourite summer festival, which returns from July 2 to August 30.

Lifestyle Miscellaneous

Top class international tennis hub to come up in Qiddiya City

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company is setting up a world-class centre for international tennis in Saudi Arabia that will be future hub for elite international competition. The new National Tennis Centre adds to the remarkable momentum at Qiddiya City, including the recent opening of Six Flags theme park and Aquarabia water park.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Calendar June 2026 features world-class championships, entertainment

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Positioned as an accessible destination for GCC visitors, the June edition of Qatar Calendar highlights the beginning of a dynamic seasonal programme, reinforcing Qatar’s positioning as a leading summer destination.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Key entertainment destination Al-Khobar Terrace opens

Wed, 06 May 2026

Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region Municipality has inaugurated Al-Khobar Terrace, a landmark waterfront development project, which aims to enhance Al-Khobar’s position as a leading tourism and entertainment destination.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qiddiya, Google Cloud boost digital buildout for major entertainment project

Mon, 18 May 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud expanded their partnership to build Qiddiya City’s digital infrastructure, a major entertainment project.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi entertainment facilities draw 89m visitors in 2025

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority reported over 89 million visitors to the Kingdom’s entertainment sector in 2025, highlighting strong growth under regulations designed to improve experience quality.