JEDDAH: A delegation of more than 60 diplomats visited the Makkah Region Projects Digital Exhibition in Jeddah on Thursday. The exhibition, held under the theme “Building Man and Developing Place,” was opened on Wednesday by Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and his deputy, Prince Badr bin Sultan. The diplomats were briefed on the exhibition and on more than 100
JEDDAH: The first major event held in Jeddah since the exhibitions industry shut down in March 2020, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, opened on Wednesday. The week-long Makkah Region Digital Projects Exhibition, organized by the Emirate of Makkah Province, features digital presentations showcasing the accomplishments of the province and its development projects. It is the first event held at the Jeddah Super Dome, which with a diameter of 206 meters is said to be the biggest pillarless dome in the world. Under the theme of “Building Man and Developing Place,” the exhibition highlights projects in the region that focus on intellectual and cultural aspects of life. It also features competitions in which the people of the region and its affiliated governorates can participate.