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Leading electric mobility event EV Auto Show Riyadh will return for its fourth edition from Oct. 27 to 29, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. Building on the strong foundation of its previous three editions, EV Auto Show Riyadh 2025 returns with greater scale and impact, building on the momentum of three successful editions to deepen its focus across the entire electric mobility value chain. This year’s edition features an even stronger lineup of top-tier OEMs, high-quality exhibitors, and influential stakeholders, with expanded technical and commercial dialogue. The show continues to serve as a dynamic platform that brings together electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery technologies, component manufacturers, fleet solutions, and key government representatives under one roof, in one of the world’s most ambitious mobility markets.

Expecting more than 120 exhibitors and over 12,000 attendees from across 90+ countries, EV Auto Show 2025 is positioned to be a focal point for investment, innovation, and sector-wide collaboration in sustainable transportation.
Taking place in the heart of Riyadh, the EV Auto Show 2025 will host a high-level conference program built around the Kingdom’s electric mobility priorities. This year’s agenda will spotlight national infrastructure strategies, fleet electrification, and the localization of EV manufacturing. Attendees can expect deep-dive sessions, expert panels, and keynote talks featuring leaders from global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, utilities, regulatory bodies, investment groups, and emerging technology disruptors. The program is designed to accelerate cross-sector collaboration and unlock new pathways for ��������’s green mobility future.
The exhibition will also deliver hands-on access to the latest in electric mobility through product launches and technology showcases. With participation from leading global and regional brands, it brings together top manufacturers, solution providers, and innovators from across the electric and sustainable transport ecosystem. 

Exhibitors span sectors including EV manufacturing, charging infrastructure, battery technologies, autonomous systems, and energy management.
Dr. Omaima Bamasag, deputy of the General Authority for Transport Enablement, said: “The EV Auto Show serves as a testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable mobility, bringing together leading companies in the vehicle and charging station sectors. We believe this will drive the government and the Kingdom toward achieving the sustainability goal of zero emissions by 2060.”
This year’s edition places a sharper spotlight on international collaboration, with dedicated delegations from Europe, Asia, and beyond exploring joint ventures and strategic entry into the Saudi EV market.

The Social Development Bank hosted an event to train and empower local craftsmen and jewelry designers in the Asir region, in association with the Italian Institute of Contemporary Art, one of the world’s leading institutes specializing in contemporary craft design and artistic jewelry making.
The event, “Asir: Craftsmanship Celebration,” offered specialized training in creating handicrafts using copper and gold leaf, reflecting the artists’ national identity while aligning with contemporary artistic trends. It drew inspiration from local cultural heritage, particularly Asir’s Al-Qatt art form, to reimagine traditional techniques in a modern context, capturing the spirit and cultural uniqueness of the region.

This initiative enhanced participants’ technical and production skills in metal forming and professional techniques, ensuring they can produce high-quality pieces that meet market demands. Additionally, the aim is to transform these skills into sustainable economic opportunities by enabling participants to design and implement marketable models for the hospitality, hotel, and luxury gift sectors.
The event witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between the SDB and the IICA. This agreement is part of the bank’s efforts to expand its international partnerships and transfer global expertise to the local market by offering specialized training programs in several regions of the Kingdom, supporting the empowerment of productive groups, and enhancing their competitiveness.
The event also hosted a session titled “Asir’s Most Splendid Diwaniya,” which featured a group of entrepreneurs, investors, and local experts. It addressed strategic themes related to the integration of the crafts and tourism sectors, the role of freelance work in enhancing project readiness and reducing costs for seasonal establishments, and ways to invest in local resources and develop culturally relevant products. Participants spotlighted the significance of raising the economic value of national crafts and linking them to tourism and hospitality.
The “Asir: Craftsmanship Celebration” event reflects the SDB’s commitment to empowering craft and creative project owners by transforming skills into economic opportunities. Since launching its specialized training program in 2023, the bank has trained more than 300 beneficiaries, created 250 quality products, and qualified 30 percent of participants for financing, enabling more than 150 productive families to expand their businesses. Over the last two years, the initiative has conducted more than 15 training programs, with 40 percent of participants receiving funding, resulting in a 40 percent increase in sales for existing projects. The program also organized seven dialogue forums to foster collaboration with supporting entities.
The event serves as a key interactive track within this training program, linking productive families and self-employed individuals with investors, and enhancing the integration of crafts and tourism in the Asir region. It highlights the crucial role of handicrafts in the tourism experience and the importance of self-employment in the local hospitality sector.