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Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience

The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
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Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience

Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience
  • The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods

JEDDAH: The Jeddah International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition 2025, which was held from Nov. 5-7 at the Hilton, drew in thousands of visitors this year.Ìý

The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the industry and distribution sector.




The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)

It also included a diverse selection of booths for manufacturers and suppliers promoting sweets, dates, and ice cream.

The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods.




The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)

Speaking at the event, Suhail bin Bakr Al-Tayyar, CEO of Nitaq Business Co. who organized the event, stressed that this year’s edition witnessed broad participation from local and international companies, and interactive programs enriched the visitor experience and supported the growth of this vital sector in the Kingdom.

He said: “The exhibition represents a leading national platform to empower Saudi youth and entrepreneurs, and to promote a culture of quality and creativity in the coffee and chocolate industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and developing promising sectors.â€




The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)

Alongside traditional coffee beverages and chocolate tasting, the exhibition included the first-ever Saudi Coffee and Chocolate Championship, along with a number of workshops, competitions, and panel discussions presented by specialists in coffee preparation and chocolate making.Ìý

The opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by top officials from Jeddah Municipality, elite coffee and chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.Ìý

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Riyadh Season 2025 to launch Beast Land

Riyadh Season 2025 to launch Beast Land
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Riyadh Season 2025 to launch Beast Land

Riyadh Season 2025 to launch Beast Land
  • Located near Boulevard City and Boulevard World, the new attraction offers a massive entertainment experience inspired by thrilling challenges

RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has announced that tickets are now available for Beast Land, which opens Nov. 13 as part of Riyadh Season 2025.

Located near Boulevard City and Boulevard World, the new attraction offers a massive entertainment experience inspired by thrilling challenges.

Developed in collaboration with American YouTube star MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), Beast Land spans more than 188,000 square meters and combines games, adventures, and interactive shows for all ages.

The zone will feature more than 15 main rides and 14 unique experiences, including the Viking Coaster, Phantom XXL, Top Spin, and a 50-meter-high bungee jump. A dedicated Beast Arena will offer 10 realistic competitive challenges focused on speed, precision, and reflexes, including Tower Siege, Battle Bridge, and Warrior Challenge.

The zone will also host a children’s play area and more than 20 food and beverage outlets, creating what is billed as “a comprehensive destination for adventure and entertainment.â€

Beast Land will operate from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on weekdays and until 1:00 a.m. on weekends.