A stunning agal cultural art piece marks Riyadh’s celebrations for the annual public holiday.

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia commemorated its Founding Day, the capital city of Riyadh was illuminated by a remarkable light installation in the King Fahd National Library Park. Initially intended for the Al Faisaliah Tower, the project was reimagined for the Library Park by the team at ES:ME Entertainment Services, led by Project Manager Karen Zeindl, who oversaw the production team.

On the evening of 22 February, a light show marked by sweeping beams, chases and intricate patterns filled the skies above Riyadh. The event, which ran every 30 minutes, drew in audiences with its complexity and elegance. “This project was the result of a collective effort by a diverse team of international experts who came together to bring this vision to fruition,” commented Zeindl, who went on to recognise the contributions from all parties involved, crediting All Events Services (AES) for the scaffolding, Expo for the static engineering and calculation, Double Impact for the Agal deco production, and bright! Studios for the innovative lighting design.

With a staggering 18 tonnes of equipment to be suspended for the event, the logistics required meticulous planning and execution. Even as equipment was en route, the team adapted swiftly to the evolving circumstances. With additional crew and a scaffolding structure quickly put in place, the park was transformed into a spectacular stage.