News: Venues
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project gets relaunch with emphasis on sport and tourism
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, has revealed a…
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Concert ticket scams on the rise in Hong Kong
Over 1,200 cases of online scams involving concert tickets were recorded in Hong Kong in the first 10 months of 2023, resulting in a total loss of HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) - a rise of…
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre advises of unprecedented success through 2023
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is concluding 2023 on a high note, having hosted 1,724 events over the course of the year - the highest number since 2014 and a major bounce back for the…
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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project to include world’s first gaming and esport district
Qiddiya, the Saudi Arabian entertainment city being built near the city of Riyadh, has unveiled plans for what it claims will be the world’s first multi-use gaming and esports…
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Religious festivals overtake sporting events as scenes of deadly crowd incidents
With crowd accidents on the rise globally, a recent study shows religious festivals are overtaking sporting events as scenes of deadly crowd incidents, with India and West Africa emerging…
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ASM Global Asia Pacific makes key business development appointment
Aiming to expand its support in the Asia Pacific and Arabian Gulf region, ASM Global Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of highly respected business events professional Tina…
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Malaysia’s ALIFE calls for end to politicisation of concerts
Malaysia’s Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) has called on the nation’s Government to stop the politicisation of concerts. ALIFE made the plea following the…
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Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh secures rights to World Expo 2030
The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the sanctioning body for world expositions, has today announced that the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh will host World Expo 2030. Riyadh…
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