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#LIVE - Jeddah Season press conference: "We are ready for #Jeddah to take its natural spot among other cities. #JeddahSeason is one of the most important seasons" says Raeed Abu Jnadah, CEO of @JED_SEASON

#LIVE: Jeddah Season press conference: "We aim for the success of Jeddah Season, the competition is high but we’re striving to diversify its content," @JED_SEASON CEO Jnadah adds #Jeddah #SaudiArabia

#LIVE - #JeddahSeason press conference: CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah on the logo: "The fish is the symbol of Jeddah Season and it will guide visitors to explore more of the Kingdom, we started in mid-January and we’ve prepared locations in the city since" @JED_SEASON #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: @JED_SEASON CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah: "We didn’t do what was asked, but we went far and beyond. We invested 25% of our budget in establishing the foundations of entertainment" #SaudiArabia #JeddahSeason

#LIVE: @JED_SEASON CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah: "The main spots will be Historic Jeddah, Obhur, Waterfront and Al-Hamra + Palestine Road and KAEC - we’ve ensured areas where people can stay after events are over" #SaudiArabia #JeddahSeason

#LIVE: Al-Joharah will welcome concerts, and opening ceremony for #JeddahSeason will last for three nights, starring Ahlam, Mohammed Abdo and lastly Amro Diab on the third evening #SaudiArabia @JED_SEASON

#LIVE: @MikeTyson, Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone), other cast members from 'Rocky Creed' and several wrestlers will be in attendance during @JED_SEASON. #Jeddah Waterfront will host a fireworks show #SaudiArabia #JeddahSeason

#LIVE: Mohammed Hinaidi, Ashraf Abdel Baqi and Yihiya Al-Fakharani - popular with audiences in #SaudiArabia - will perform comedic sets during @JED_SEASON CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah says #JeddahSeason

#LIVE: A submarine that can reach depths of 40-feet will take visitors on tours... @JED_SEASON CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah confirms that #JeddahSeason will "continuously be upgraded and updated with more events" #SaudiArabia #Jeddah

#LIVE: Saleh Al-Turki, #Jeddah Mayor - "#Tourism is an investment that benefits all" #JeddahSeason @JED_SEASON #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: Ahmad Al-Attawi, board member of #Jeddah Chamber says "We focused on small initiatives and SMEs by giving them access to five main areas in Jeddah" @JED_SEASON #JeddahSeason #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: #Jeddah Mayor Saleh Al-Turki: "We're look for more investments through these Seasons"

Meanwhile, #KPop boyband #SuperJunior (@SJofficial) will be performing at the King Abdullah Sports City 12-13 July #JeddahSeason @JED_SEASON #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: @JED_SEASON CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah: "We’re catering for all interests; those who want to dine out, or swim, or explore — from morning at the beach, to lunch at Gaia, to cafes that were built specifically in Obhur to accommodate visitors #JeddahSeason #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: The #JeddahSeason finale will be MTV festival and "it is a major win for tourism and entertainment in #Jeddah" - Al-Turki, Jeddah Mayor: "No investor will lose in this season, investors will see how organized, straightforward our procedure is here" @JED_SEASON #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: @JED_SEASON CEO Abu Zinadah - "Prices, 25% less than anywhere else, mean that 'value for entertainment' level of #JeddahSeason is better than any other market regionally/internationally, as per instructions of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: @JED_SEASON CEO Abu Zinadah - "There will be 250 acts that will perform on allocated areas on the streets of #Jeddah - people will not need to pay for every event, Many will be available for all" #JeddahSeason #SaudiArabia

#LIVE: @JED_SEASON CEO Raeed Abu Zinadah - "Some 4,900 volunteers are helping to shape #JeddahSeason, and it hasn’t even begun yet" #Jeddah #SaudiArabia