Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Lifestyle
Asharq Al-Awsat

11 Arab Countries Participate in Souq Okaz 13

There are more than 30 facilities equipped to host the shows and events at the festival. (File/AFP)

The 13th edition of Okaz Souk Festival will host 11 Arab countries to share their cultural and social heritage within "Arab Neighborhood" event, which includes pavilions of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco.

Saudi Arabia will participate with the largest pavilion of up to 6,000 square meters, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

It includes a wide range of exhibits that reflect the diverse cultural and historical reserve of the Kingdom's regions.

"Arab Neighborhood" offers a platform for live shows, museums, an exhibition of fine arts and photography, a library, an open cultural square, workshop halls and a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafes.

According to SPA, the event also brings visitors of Souk Okaz to 13 capitals of the Arab countries participating in a wonderful journey through their historical and cultural pavilions, popular markets and unique products, as well as experiencing the atmosphere of restaurants and cafes in those countries.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.