أقلّ وصف تُلخّص به مشهد انطلاق فعاليات موسم الرياض 2025 في نسخته السادسة، أنّه «إبهار استثنائي»، لم تقتصر دهشته على الحضور، ولم تقف متعته عند حدود العاصمة وحدها، فقد طبق الآفاق، وعمّ وذاع وانتشر عبر أكثر من 12 قناة ومنصة إعلامية، كانت شاهدةً على عظمة الإنجاز، وقدرة المملكة على تحطيم الصور النمطية، وتأكيد حضورها الإنساني المبتهج بالحياة، والمنطلق نحو «جودتها» على سلّم «الرؤية» المرتقي إلى السِّماك، والصاعد نحو مراقٍ كانت عصيّة وبعيدة المنال، فإذا هي اليوم واقع مشهود، وحقيقة ماثلة، ونشاط يسري في أوصال المجتمع بكل أطيافه، فيبعث فيها روح الحياة، ودفق الأمل، وانطلاقة التوثّب نحو غدٍ مشرق ووضّاء..
ولئن كانت ذاكرة الشعوب قد جعلت من الأمثال مختصراً إيجازياً لحكمة حياتها، وخلاصة تجاربها، فقد أبدعت المخيلة السعودية أيّما إبداع في مثلها السيّار «ليالي العيد تبان من عصاريها»، وهو ما انطبق على موسم الرياض في نسخته السادسة، فمن أرخى السمع لمجريات المؤتمر الصحفي الذي أعلن من خلاله المستشار تركي آل الشيخ تفاصيل الموسم، لا بد أن ينتهي به التوقّع إلى ما شهدته العاصمة عصر الجمعة، من فاتحة لموسم استثنائي، ومنطلقاً لفعاليات ستعمّق صورة السعودية المتجسّدة في مرآة «الرؤية»؛ فتيّة كما يجب، ووضّاءة كما المبتغى، ومتوثبة بعزمها وحزمها إلى البعيد البعيد..
حمل المؤتمر جديداً في الطرح يستوجب التوقّف عنده كثيراً، خصوصاً فيما يتصل ببلوغ القيمة التقديرية للعلامة التجارية لموسم الرياض 3.2 مليار دولار أمريكي (ما يعادل 12 مليار ريال سعودي)، بما يعكس النمو الكبير في سمعة الموسم عالمياً، ويؤكد أنّ هذه العلامة أصبحت من أبرز العلامات الترفيهية في العالم، كما أنّ هذه الإشارة تتطلّب النّظر إليها باستصحاب قدرة «الرؤية» في إحداث هذا التغيير المهول في بنية المجتمع السعودي، وقلب المعادلات إلى نقيضها، حيث لم تكن مفردات مثل السياحة، والترفيه، وجودة الحياة ممّا يرِد أو يطوف حلماً بقاموس حياتنا الاجتماعية إبّان سطوة «الصحوة» الكالحة، فإذا نحن اليوم قد تجاوزنا الحلم إلى الواقع، ومضينا أكثر من ذلك بأن صرنا رقماً عالمياً في معادلة الترفيه والسياحة وجودة الحياة، ولن تجد رؤية عالمية استطاعت تغيير مجتمع بهذا الشكل الدراماتيكي غير رؤية المملكة 2030.
لا شك عندي أنّ البرنامج الذي أعلن المستشار تفاصيله سيحدث نقلة نوعية كبيرة في موسم هذا العام، غير أنّ أكثر ما لفت نظري وأثار إعجابي حرص «الترفيه» في هذا الموسم على الوصول إلى جميع شرائح المجتمع من خلال تطوير المحتوى العائلي، بتوسيع دائرة الأنشطة والفعاليات المجانية، الأمر الذي من شأنه أن يحقق معادلة موزونة على المستوى الاقتصادي بمراعاة كافة شرائح المجتمع، ويعمّق من استراتيجية توطين السياحة الداخلية، ويجعلها خياراً مناسباً للأسر السعودية والمقيمين، بوصفها مستهدفاً مهماً في أجندة «الرؤية». مما يحمد لهيئة الترفيه، بجانب ما قامت به من تطوير لحديقة الحيوانات بالرياض، بحيث باتت تضم أكثر من 1,600 حيوان من 170 فصيلة موزعة على 6 مناطق داخلية، وتوفير تجارب تعليمية وتفاعلية للأطفال والعائلات، بجانب استقطاب الجاليات العربية والأجنبية إلى هذه الفعاليات من خلال احتضان حديقة السويدي لـ13 فعالية ثقافة مختلفة، مستضيفة دول اليمن والسودان وسورية وفلسطين ولبنان والأردن ومصر، وإثيوبيا، وإندونيسيا، والفلبين، وبنغلاديش، وباكستان، والهند، وذلك عبر 49 حفلاً غنائياً و84 عرضاً مسرحياً و100 كرنفال، فكل هذه البشارات ترفع الرهان في نجاح الموسم إلى أقصى الاحتمالات، وتضع المبدعين السعوديين أمام تحديات كبيرة بضرورة المواكب وإنتاج فعاليات وبرامج وأنشطة مثرية، وجاذبة وقادرة على التفاعل واجتذاب الجمهور، ولن يكون ذلك ممكناً إلا بحتمية التطور، والاستفادة من التجارب المطروحة، والعمل على رفع معدلات الإجادة إلى أقصى ما يمكن إنجازه، وإبراز المنجز الإبداعي السعودي بصورة تعبر عن مرامي «الرؤية» في إحداث التغيير المنشود في كافة المجالات. وتكفي الإشارة هنا إلى إلماحة المستشار تركي آل الشيخ إلى أن موسم هذا العام يمثل تجربة سعودية استثنائية، ويضع المملكة على الخارطة العالمية للترفيه، وأنه ليس مجرد احتفالية، بل منصة مستمرة للإبداع وتمكين الكفاءات الوطنية، وصناعة تجربة ترفيهية متكاملة تلهم العالم وتؤكد المكانة الدولية التي وصلت إليها المملكة في ميادين الفنون والترفيه، فهلا وعى مبدعونا هذه الإشارة وشدوا الهمة وقدحوا زناد إبداعهم لتقديم موسم سيخلد في صفحات التاريخ، ويبقى علامة مضيئة تعبّر عن إنسان المملكة بأجلى وأفضل وأروع ما يكون التعبير، فهيا معاً إلى موسم جديد ملؤه البهجة والجمال والروعة والإبداع.
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The least description that summarizes the scene of the launch of the Riyadh Season 2025 in its sixth edition is that it is an "exceptional amazement." Its astonishment was not limited to the attendees, nor did its enjoyment stop at the capital alone; it transcended horizons and spread widely through more than 12 media channels and platforms, which witnessed the greatness of the achievement and the Kingdom's ability to break stereotypes, affirming its joyful human presence in life and its pursuit of "quality" on the scale of the "vision" that ascends to the skies, reaching heights that were once elusive and distant. Today, however, they are a witnessed reality, a tangible truth, and an activity that flows through the veins of society in all its spectrums, breathing life into it, instilling hope, and launching a leap towards a bright and radiant tomorrow...
While the memory of nations has made proverbs a concise summary of the wisdom of their lives and the essence of their experiences, the Saudi imagination has brilliantly created its own proverbial saying, "The nights of Eid are evident from its evenings," which applies to the Riyadh Season in its sixth edition. Anyone who listened closely to the proceedings of the press conference, during which Advisor Turki Al Sheikh announced the details of the season, must have concluded with expectations of what the capital witnessed on Friday afternoon, marking the opening of an exceptional season and the launch of activities that will deepen the image of Saudi Arabia as reflected in the mirror of the "vision"; youthful as it should be, radiant as desired, and determined with its resolve to reach far and beyond...
The conference presented new ideas that require significant attention, especially regarding the estimated value of the Riyadh Season brand, which reached 3.2 billion US dollars (equivalent to 12 billion Saudi riyals). This reflects the significant growth in the season's global reputation and confirms that this brand has become one of the most prominent entertainment brands in the world. This indication requires us to consider it alongside the capacity of the "vision" to bring about this tremendous change in the structure of Saudi society, flipping equations to their opposites, where terms like tourism, entertainment, and quality of life were not part of our social life’s vocabulary during the oppressive dominance of the "Awakening." Today, we have moved beyond dreams to reality, and we have gone even further by becoming a global figure in the equation of entertainment, tourism, and quality of life. You will not find a global vision that has managed to change a society in such a dramatic way other than the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
I have no doubt that the program announced by the advisor will bring about a significant qualitative leap in this year's season. However, what caught my attention and impressed me the most is the "entertainment" sector's commitment this season to reach all segments of society by developing family content, expanding the range of free activities and events. This will achieve a balanced equation at the economic level, considering all segments of society, deepening the strategy of localizing domestic tourism, and making it a suitable option for Saudi families and residents, as it is an important target in the "vision" agenda. This is commendable for the Entertainment Authority, alongside its development of the Riyadh Zoo, which now houses more than 1,600 animals from 170 species distributed across 6 internal areas, providing educational and interactive experiences for children and families, as well as attracting Arab and foreign communities to these events by hosting the Al-Suwaidi Park for 13 different cultural events, featuring countries such as Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, through 49 concerts, 84 theatrical performances, and 100 carnivals. All these promising signs raise the stakes for the season's success to the highest possibilities, placing Saudi creators before significant challenges to keep pace and produce enriching, attractive, and interactive events and programs capable of engaging and attracting the audience. This will only be possible through the necessity of development, benefiting from the proposed experiences, and working to raise the standards of excellence to the maximum achievable, showcasing the Saudi creative achievement in a way that reflects the goals of the "vision" in bringing about the desired change in all fields. It suffices to note here Advisor Turki Al Sheikh's hint that this year's season represents an exceptional Saudi experience, placing the Kingdom on the global entertainment map, and that it is not just a celebration but a continuous platform for creativity and empowering national talents, creating a comprehensive entertainment experience that inspires the world and affirms the international status that the Kingdom has reached in the fields of arts and entertainment. So, let our creators heed this indication, rally their efforts, and ignite their creativity to present a season that will be immortalized in the pages of history, remaining a shining symbol that expresses the humanity of the Kingdom in the clearest, best, and most wonderful way possible. Let us embark together on a new season filled with joy, beauty, magnificence, and creativity.
While the memory of nations has made proverbs a concise summary of the wisdom of their lives and the essence of their experiences, the Saudi imagination has brilliantly created its own proverbial saying, "The nights of Eid are evident from its evenings," which applies to the Riyadh Season in its sixth edition. Anyone who listened closely to the proceedings of the press conference, during which Advisor Turki Al Sheikh announced the details of the season, must have concluded with expectations of what the capital witnessed on Friday afternoon, marking the opening of an exceptional season and the launch of activities that will deepen the image of Saudi Arabia as reflected in the mirror of the "vision"; youthful as it should be, radiant as desired, and determined with its resolve to reach far and beyond...
The conference presented new ideas that require significant attention, especially regarding the estimated value of the Riyadh Season brand, which reached 3.2 billion US dollars (equivalent to 12 billion Saudi riyals). This reflects the significant growth in the season's global reputation and confirms that this brand has become one of the most prominent entertainment brands in the world. This indication requires us to consider it alongside the capacity of the "vision" to bring about this tremendous change in the structure of Saudi society, flipping equations to their opposites, where terms like tourism, entertainment, and quality of life were not part of our social life’s vocabulary during the oppressive dominance of the "Awakening." Today, we have moved beyond dreams to reality, and we have gone even further by becoming a global figure in the equation of entertainment, tourism, and quality of life. You will not find a global vision that has managed to change a society in such a dramatic way other than the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
I have no doubt that the program announced by the advisor will bring about a significant qualitative leap in this year's season. However, what caught my attention and impressed me the most is the "entertainment" sector's commitment this season to reach all segments of society by developing family content, expanding the range of free activities and events. This will achieve a balanced equation at the economic level, considering all segments of society, deepening the strategy of localizing domestic tourism, and making it a suitable option for Saudi families and residents, as it is an important target in the "vision" agenda. This is commendable for the Entertainment Authority, alongside its development of the Riyadh Zoo, which now houses more than 1,600 animals from 170 species distributed across 6 internal areas, providing educational and interactive experiences for children and families, as well as attracting Arab and foreign communities to these events by hosting the Al-Suwaidi Park for 13 different cultural events, featuring countries such as Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, through 49 concerts, 84 theatrical performances, and 100 carnivals. All these promising signs raise the stakes for the season's success to the highest possibilities, placing Saudi creators before significant challenges to keep pace and produce enriching, attractive, and interactive events and programs capable of engaging and attracting the audience. This will only be possible through the necessity of development, benefiting from the proposed experiences, and working to raise the standards of excellence to the maximum achievable, showcasing the Saudi creative achievement in a way that reflects the goals of the "vision" in bringing about the desired change in all fields. It suffices to note here Advisor Turki Al Sheikh's hint that this year's season represents an exceptional Saudi experience, placing the Kingdom on the global entertainment map, and that it is not just a celebration but a continuous platform for creativity and empowering national talents, creating a comprehensive entertainment experience that inspires the world and affirms the international status that the Kingdom has reached in the fields of arts and entertainment. So, let our creators heed this indication, rally their efforts, and ignite their creativity to present a season that will be immortalized in the pages of history, remaining a shining symbol that expresses the humanity of the Kingdom in the clearest, best, and most wonderful way possible. Let us embark together on a new season filled with joy, beauty, magnificence, and creativity.


