Diriyah, once the original capital of the Saudi state and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being transformed into a leading cultural and tourism hub.
The DiriyahContemporary Art Biennale. January 30 – May 2, 2026 Diriyah and Ryahd, Saudi Arabia... The Diriyah Biennale takes place at JAX, a creative district with industrial heritage in the historic town of Diriyah. Courtesy Diriyah Biennale.
The extension is designed to make Diriyah, one of the kingdom’s flagship heritage and tourism projects, more accessible by rail, strengthening links between the capital’s education, business and cultural districts.
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb toured major tourist attractions in the cities of Riyadh and Diriyah as part of a winter journey showcasing prominent events, activities, ....
Sotheby’s, meanwhile, staged its inaugural sales in both Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, beginning with the cross-category “Origins” auction held in Diriyah in February, which generated approximately $17.3 million across 117 lots.