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It’s officially the last day of 2025 and Riyadh is here to celebrate the new year with you! From dazzling fireworks 🎆 to delightful meals 😋 the capital is not slowing down for 2026! Plus this week shows a significant drop in temperatures as Saudi witnesses its third cold wave this season! 🥶

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LOVIN NEWS

Fireworks, Live Shows And Epic Feasts: Your Ultimate Riyadh NYE Checklist 🎆

• 🎆 Light Up the Sky: Watch dazzling fireworks at midnight over Boulevard City, Kingdom Tower, and Al Faisaliah Tower — the perfect start to 2026!

• 🍽️ Feast in Style: From Attaché’s curated set menus to Carbone’s juicy ribeye and Coya’s indulgent desserts, Riyadh is serving up flavors to remember.

• 🎉 Party Like Never Before: Hit the dance floors at Il Baretto, get wowed by fire shows at Chotto Matte, or don your mask for LPM’s elegant masquerade — the city’s NYE celebrations have something for everyone!

LOVIN NEWS

Saudi Braces For Third Cold Wave With Seriously Freezing Temperatures🥶

• ❄️ Brace Yourself: Saudi Arabia is facing its third winter cold wave of 2025 this Wednesday and Thursday — temps could drop as low as -1°C!

• 🧣 Bundle Up: Al Jouf, Northern Borders, Hail, Qassim, and Riyadh are all in for some frosty vibes — grab your scarves and hot cocoa!

• 🥶 Winter’s Making History: December already saw -10°C in Hail and snow in Tabuk — and the NCM reminds everyone to stay extra careful during early mornings and nights.

LOVIN NEWS

🤩 Alicia Keys Took Center Stage At Saudi’s BIGGEST Amusement Park Opening!

• 🌟 Star Power & Thrills: Alicia Keys kicks off Qiddiya’s Six Flags with unforgettable performances and record-breaking rides!

• 🎢 The Buzz Is Real: The Kingdom’s newest mega-park is open, and the whole world is talking — this is just the beginning!

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• Students in Saudi always go big for teacher farewells 🥺

• The countdown for Qiddiya Six Flags had EVERYONE buzzing 👏🏻

• Saudis never shy away from a iconic dancing moment! 🕺🏻

• KAFD’s skyline is definitely one of the dreamiest views in Riyadh 😍

• You know it’s winter when you get excited for your seasonal thobe 👌🏻

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Saudi Steps Up Its Game For A Greener Tomorrow 🌳

• 🌱 Growing Green: Saudi Arabia’s new central nursery in Al-Jawf is planting millions of seedlings for a brighter, greener future.

• 🌿 Sustainable & Thriving: From tiny sprouts to wild plants, this initiative is shaping a more eco-friendly Kingdom!

REGIONAL FAVORITES

Here Is Where To Catch The Massive NYE Fireworks and Drone Show In Bahrain!🇧🇭

• 🎆 Midnight Magic: Bahrain is going all out with 8 massive fireworks displays and a futuristic drone show that will light up the skies like never before!

• 📍 Where to Watch: From The Avenues and Bahrain World Trade Center to Bahrain Bay Beach and Marassi Al Bahrain, the Kingdom’s most iconic spots are ready for the perfect NYE view.

• 📸 Pro Tips: Arrive early to beat traffic, book your restaurant tables in advance, and fully charge your phone — you won’t want to miss a single spark or drone pattern!

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