What's on in KSA & the Gulf.
The month's major conferences, festivals, sport and culture events across the Kingdom and the Gulf. Highlighted events are the ones with the biggest audience, sponsorship or brand opportunity.
November 2026
9 events
- BusinessNov 2–5
RiyadhFor marketers
Saudi Build (36th edition)
The 36th edition of Saudi Build, a large trade show for construction, infrastructure and building technology. Manufacturers and suppliers show new products and meet buyers.
Nov 2–5
- Tech & AINov 9–10
RiyadhFor marketers
Connected World KSA
A two-day event for connectivity, IoT and digital infrastructure, held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
Nov 9–10
- EntertainmentNov 9–10
DubaiFor marketers
META Cinema Forum 2026
Cinema industry conference for the Middle East and Africa. Covers content ecosystems, OTT platforms, production and distribution strategy. Business programme with speakers listed on the organiser site.
Nov 9–10
- Fashion & RetailNov 9–10
RiyadhFor marketers
Seamless Saudi Arabia 2026
A two-day expo where retailers, banks, payment providers, e-commerce firms, logistics companies and digital marketers show their products.
Nov 9–10
- Real EstateNov 16–19
RiyadhFor marketers
Cityscape Global 2026
A global real estate exhibition in Riyadh, where developers, investors and policymakers discuss the Saudi property market. Organised by Tahaluf.
Nov 16–19
- BusinessNov 23–25
Jeddah
Foodex Saudi 2026
A trade fair for the food and drink industry, now in its 14th edition, that brings buyers and suppliers together for sourcing and business development.
Nov 23–25
- BusinessNov 23–25
JeddahFor marketers
Saudi Franchise Expo 2026 (Jeddah)
A franchising expo where businesses can explore established local and global brands, or franchise their own concept, with franchise consultants on site.
Nov 23–25
- BusinessNov 24–25
RiyadhFor marketers
Athar: Saudi Festival of Creativity 2026Postponed
Update: The organisers have postponed this fourth edition, planned for 24–25 November, to the second quarter of 2027, citing the regional situation. The Athar Awards ceremony moves with it. New dates have not been announced yet.
The fourth Athar festival, organised by Motivate Media Group and TRACCS. Content streams cover strategic creativity, AI and data-driven marketing, screen and influencer work, and Saudi market dynamics, with a new Campaign Showcase format.
Nov 24–25
- BusinessNov 25
RiyadhFor marketers
Changemakers Conference 2026: AmbitionPostponed
Update: Athar, the festival this conference was part of, has been postponed to the second quarter of 2027, and The Marketing Society no longer lists Riyadh among this year's Changemakers cities. No new date has been announced.
The first Changemakers Conference in Saudi Arabia, run by The Marketing Society alongside Athar. Five sessions where senior leaders talk about leadership and growth, with the theme of purpose-driven growth rather than aggressive competition. Runs 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
Nov 25
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