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.

3 events

• Culture & LifestyleMar 9

  Saudi ArabiaFor marketers

  Eid al-Fitr 2027

  Festival marking the end of Ramadan. Expected on 9 March 2027, subject to moon sighting, which may move it by a day. The Ministry of Human Resources announces the holiday dates; private-sector staff get four days.

  Mar 9

• Culture & LifestyleMar 11

  Saudi ArabiaFor marketers

  Saudi Flag Day 2027

  National day marking King Abdulaziz's official adoption of the Saudi flag in 1937. Falls on 11 March each year; it is not a public holiday.

  Mar 11

• Fashion & RetailMar 22–24

  RiyadhFor marketers

  NRF 2027: Retail's Big Show Middle East

  The first Retail's Big Show in the Middle East, hosted by the National Retail Federation with Comexposium and 1st Arabia. A conference and exhibition bringing together global and regional retail leaders, government officials, technology providers and investors.

  Mar 22–24