King Saud University’s College of Science organizes its World Space Week programme in Riyadh on October 4–8, 2026. Activities include space-sustainability discussions, an exhibition and specialist astronomy and space-technology lectures.
October 5 topics include black holes, photonics and space weather. Later activities include school visits to the museum and observatory in the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s Astronomy Unit.
Visitor information
The programme runs October 4–8 and opened on October 4. The museum and observatory apply to the stated school visits; a single hall for all lectures has not been established. Reviewed sources do not specify daily hours, fees, general-public eligibility or a registration link. Check with the university before planning a visit.
Source: Saudi Press Agency opening and programme report. Image: the programme opening at the College of Science, supplied by Saudi Press Agency.
