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Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, will welcome visitors from the 31st December, 2025. Qiddiya City is the world’s first global destination built entirely upon the Power of Play. Located just 40 minutes from Riyadh, this vibrant city will unite entertainment, sports and cultural experiences at an unprecedented scale. Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city’s inaugural entertainment destination, will bring next-level thrills and unforgettable experiences to families, friends, and adventure-seekers from across the Kingdom and beyond. It will feature 28 rides including record-breaking experiences, such as: • Falcons Flight, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster • Iron Rattler, the world’s tallest tilt coaster, and • Spitfire, the world’s tallest inverted coaster With 18 rides specially designed for families and younger entertainment-seekers, the park ensures entertainment for all generations. Guests can also look forward to a variety of international dining options, along with retail outlets offering exclusive Six Flags merchandise and souvenirs. Adult ticket prices will start from SAR 325, children’s ticket prices start from SAR 275, and infants under the age of 4 are able to access the park for free. Pricing is inclusive of all rides, whilst guests can also enhance their visit with the Unlimited GoFast Pass offering priority access for selected rides. Full ticketing details can be found at www.SixFlagsQiddiyaCity.com and exclusively available for pre-booking from today. The theme park is designed to be accessible to all guests, including individuals with special needs, senior citizens, and their companions, ensuring an enjoyable and inclusive experience for everyone. Discounted tickets for these guests are available for purchase exclusively at the park with prices starting from SAR 75. Brian Machamer, Park President …

Zayed National Museum will open for visitors in December 2025 in Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging. The museum will provide visitors with an immersive journey through the history and heritage of the UAE, complementing existing landmarks such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Travel trade partners and destination management companies are expected to benefit from increased demand for cultural itineraries and experiential travel packages. Designed by renowned architect Lord Norman Foster, the museum’s opening reinforces Abu Dhabi’s vision to position itself as a global cultural destination, attracting both leisure and business travellers. Through immersive exhibitions, active research and public and community programming, the museum builds on Sheikh Zayed’s vision, upholding the values he stood for, including humanitarianism and the preservation of Emirati culture and heritage. Visitors will explore six permanent galleries across two floors, spanning 300,000 years of human history, as well as a temporary exhibition gallery. The museum’s collection features artefacts from across the UAE, including donations related to the heritage of the UAE, in addition to domestic and international loans. His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi said: “The cultural legacy of the UAE has been nurtured over decades, from the establishment of its earliest cultural institutions to today’s expansive vision for cultural exchange and knowledge. Saadiyat Cultural District represents the next chapter in this national journey, curating world-class institutions that honour the past and engage the future. As the national museum of the UAE, Zayed National …