Author: Abdul.Wasey

Riyadh : AMAALA is partnering with the Diriyah Art Biennale, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s growing arts and culture ecosystem and championing both local and international creative talent. As part of the partnership, AMAALA sponsored a private lunch during the Biennale’s pre-opening, bringing together invited guests from the arts, culture and media communities ahead of the Biennale’s official launch. The highlight of the evening was a live, multi-disciplinary performance commissioned and presented by AMAALA exclusively for attendees. Rooted in sound, poetry and movement, “Sounds of the Red Sea” drew inspiration from the cultural heritage of the Northern Red…

Between 2024 and 2026, ATM saw Asian participation grow at a 13.95% CAGR GCC visitors to Thailand increase 12% in 2025 GCC tourists spend more than 11 times the global average per trip in Asia   Dubai : Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 May, is projecting a significant increase in exhibitors from Asia-Pacific countries, underpinned by a strong 13.95% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in participation from Asian exhibitors over the 2024–2026 period. The burgeoning participation from Asian destinations runs in parallel with the continued strong growth of GCC…

Riyadh :The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the global hospitality group Palladium Hotel Group to study development opportunities and projects across several regions of the Kingdom. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation between the two sides, assess opportunities, and conduct feasibility studies for projects, including identifying appropriate investment structures and reviewing technical and operational arrangements, in line with the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030. This strategic step is part of TDF’s efforts to attract investment and support the tourism sector in the Kingdom. It paves the way for Palladium Hotel Group’s entry…

Partner-first model supports over 1,000 restaurant brands across five MENA markets 500+ kitchen stalls built since 2020 AI-powered engine ‘Pepper’ delivers faster orders and enables predictive, date-driven network expansion How talabat Kitchens works Dubai :   talabat, the MENA region’s leading delivery and quick commerce platform, today announced the continued expansion of talabat Kitchens, its partner-centric cloud kitchen network designed to accelerate restaurant growth, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen proximity to customers across the region. Since its launch in 2020, talabat Kitchens has become among the largest multi-market cloud kitchen networks in MENA, operating 30+ kitchen hubs across the UAE, Kuwait,…

Dubai – When two industry leaders unite under a single management structure, the result is not merely collaboration, but transformation. In a landmark joint venture, Addmind Hospitality and Gastronaut Hospitality, in partnership with Ambr Lifestyle, have officially joined forces to usher in a bold new era of experiential dining and nightlife in Downtown Dubai. This strategic alliance brings together two of the region’s most influential hospitality groups, both known for shaping Dubai’s social scene through some of its most talked-about lifestyle destinations. What the Addmind Hospitality deal means Addmind Hospitality is internationally recognised for creating high-energy, design-driven venues that blend…

NAIROBI : Kenya Airways has today announced its partnership with the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) as part of the airline’s efforts to promote sports tourism in Africa and showcase Kenya as a premier golf destination. Under the partnership unveiled today, Kenya Airways will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, an international golf tournament that will take place on February 19-22, at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Kenya Airways’ sponsorship of the event will mainly be in-kind support by providing 20 tickets across its network to support tournament logistics and participation, and offering discounted…

A journey through cultures, craftsmanship, and flavour -Now open at Al Fattan Currency house Dubai : DIFC welcomes a compelling new dining destination with the opening of Uncutby Citadel Hospitality at Al Fattan Currency House. More than a restaurant, Uncut introduces a third-culture concept where heritage meets imagination, technique meets intuition, and handcrafted dishes tell stories shaped by memory, travel, and transformation. Conceived as a space for exploration rather than labels, Uncut reinterprets familiar flavours into soulful, surprising expressions that feel both intimate and global. The menu is generous and designed for discovery, moving seamlessly from refined small plates and artisanal pastas…

100% of proceeds from the auction of seven rare Skywards memberships will be directed to new initiatives as well as expanding the Foundation’s grassroots network Auction partnership is set to become an annual fixture, offering a recurring opportunity to support the Foundation How the Emirates Airline Foundation will use the funds Dubai :  In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised AED 8.8 million (USD $2.4 million) to advance humanitarian programmes for underprivileged children worldwide. The auction ran from 17 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 and attracted over 900 bids from participants across 131…

Two days of elite endurance racing reinforce AlUla’s position as a global hub for world-class equestrian sport Saudi Arabia’s Alsalmi won back-to-back titles in the CEI2*–120km race, before UAE rider Almazrouei claimed the 160km AlMutadil Cup Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Equestrian Village – AlFursan will host the FEI Endurance World Championship in November Highlights of AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2026 AlUla:  AlFursan Endurance AlUla Presented by Defender concluded on Sunday following two days of elite international competition that reaffirmed AlUla’s growing reputation as a premier destination for equestrianism and provided the perfect prelude ahead of November’s FEI Endurance World Championship. The seventh edition…

Loyalty & Awards to take place 16th – 18th November at the iconic Pan Pacific Vancouver   Dubai : UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced a partnership with Global Flight to proudly support Loyalty & Awards – the leading global conference for the travel loyalty industry –  as its lead sponsor for 2026 and 2027. Global Flight is the world’s premier provider of loyalty consulting services to the travel industry and organiser of the prestigious event. Now in its 22nd edition, Loyalty & Awards is set to take place in Vancouver from 16th – 18th November 2026. The event will bring together 250 senior…