The Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority has officially announced the start of preparations for the Saudi International Festival of Motoring (Autoville), the first and largest interactive event in the Middle East region’s motoring sector. SCEGA will organize the event from Jan. 8-14, 2022 at Dirab Motor Park in Riyadh.
The Autoville festival will extend over an area of 1.7 million sqm and will be attended by more than 100 prestigious and globally renowned brands in the motoring industry. It will also provide car enthusiasts and fans of all age groups with the opportunity to enjoy various shows, driving experiences, and unique speed tests, in addition to enabling them to explore the latest developments in racing. The international festival will also witness a number of concerts by Arab and international singers.
Amjad bin Essam Shacker, acting CEO of the general authority, expressed his pride in organizing the first international event of its kind in the region. Shacker said that the event underlines general authority’s efforts to advance the automotive industry, enhance its role in developing the national economy, encourage investment therein based on the best global practices, and boost Riyadh’s position as one of the best global cities, in accordance with the ambitious goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Shacker asserted that Autoville will be different from the other motoring events in the Arab region, as it focuses on the audience and aims to provide them with an unmatched experience. He pointed out that the festival will be an important platform bringing together car experts and enthusiasts, enabling them to share their interests and ideas. It will also provide car dealers with the unique opportunity to showcase their products and services as well as their achievements and future plans directly to the public.
Autoville will feature a range of unique and diverse events involving renowned rally and motor personalities, including the two-time Guinness World Record breaker in drifting races, Saudi driver Abdul Hadi Al-Qahtani, along with various world-famous motorsport celebrities, including Ken Block, Vaughn Gethin Jr., Remy Bizouard, and many others. Autoville has officially started selling tickets through the Carnival’s website.
