Author: Abdul.Wasey

The Consulate General of Italy in Casablanca, in collaboration with VFS Global, has supported the establishment of an Emergency Shelter for Italian women experiencing violence and their children. The initiative aims to provide a safe and secure place to stay while strengthening access to essential support services for women facing difficult circumstances. The shelter was inaugurated at the Consulate General of Italy in Casablanca in the presence of Francesco Capecchi, Consul General of Italy in Casablanca, and Zubin Karkaria, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VFS Global Group. The initiative represents an important step towards improving access to immediate protection…

Six Senses Appoints Samantha van Exter as General Manager The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia: Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, has announced the appointment of Samantha van Exter as its new General Manager. Bringing more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience across Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East, van Exter will oversee the resort’s operations, commercial performance and guest experience. Her appointment comes as Saudi Arabia continues to develop its tourism and hospitality sector, with The Red Sea destination positioning itself around luxury travel, sustainability and experiences connected to the natural environment. At Six Senses Southern Dunes,…

Global Food Week 2026 ran from 6 to 8 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This year’s edition added a retail platform, so visitors could buy dates, honey, small-brand products and fresh UAE produce straight from exhibitors. India was the Guest of Honour. Global Food Week 2026: key facts Dates: 6–8 October 2026 Venue: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi Organiser: ADNEC Group, in partnership with ADAFSA Guest of Honour: India Highlights: Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition, Honey Tasting Station at the Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium, Farmers Market, World Gourmet Show Abu Dhabi : Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh…

Jeddah: Naan Indian Cuisine brings the richness of Indian flavours to a refined, contemporary dining space at North Gate Mall on King Abdulaziz Road in Ash Shati, Jeddah. Blending familiar culinary traditions with modern presentation, the restaurant offers a welcoming setting for diners looking to experience Indian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Designed around the warmth of Indian hospitality and the appeal of contemporary interiors, Naan creates a dining experience that feels sophisticated without being overly formal. From its carefully considered décor to its approach to ingredients and presentation, the restaurant brings together traditional flavours and modern dining sensibilities. For…

IHG’s voco brand has opened its first hotel in East Africa. voco Nairobi Airport Suites is an all-suite property 8 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with a free round-the-clock airport shuttle, 112 suites, a rooftop pool and four places to eat and drink. voco Nairobi Airport Suites at a glance Suites: 112 (one-bedroom, two-bedroom and presidential), each with a kitchenette and workspace Location: off Mombasa Road, 8 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Airport transfer: free shuttle, around the clock Dining: four concepts, including the rooftop Kilimanjaro Restaurant Meetings: four spaces totalling 623 sq m; the largest, Mara Hall,…

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026 lists 122 restaurants. The headline move is Orfali Bros going up to Two Stars, two years after its first. KIGO and Birch are the only new One Star entries, and four restaurants joined the Bib Gourmand list. MICHELIN Guide Dubai Celebrates its 5th Edition Orfali Bros is promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars, while Dubai’s existing Three and Two MICHELIN Star restaurants retain their distinctions KIGO and Birch debut in the selection with One MICHELIN Star The selection features 122 restaurants, with 19 new additions, including 2 new One MICHELIN Star restaurants, 4 new Bib Gourmand…

Abu Dhabi: École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio has opened enrolment for its Essential Program, introducing two intensive eight-week courses in Culinary Arts Essentials and French Pastry Arts Essentials. Designed for food enthusiasts, career changers and aspiring entrepreneurs, the programmes offer practical training and personalised instruction for those looking to develop their culinary skills. Rooted in the renowned Ducasse savoir-faire, the courses emphasise precision, craftsmanship and respect for ingredients. Running from 12 October to 10 December 2026, the programmes provide participants with an opportunity to explore professional culinary and pastry techniques in a structured learning environment. With more than 90 per…

Saudi Arabia: Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is bringing competitive gaming into the hotel experience with a new F1 25 racing competition across four properties in Saudi Arabia. The initiative builds on the brand’s Level Up Your Stay experience and its partnership with EStars, inviting hotel guests and gaming enthusiasts to test their racing skills and compete for prizes. The competition takes place inside Holiday Inn’s Elite Gaming Pods, where participants can play F1 25, the Formula 1 racing simulation game from EA Sports, and attempt to set the fastest lap around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The…

Ten years after CORSIA was adopted, IATA is asking governments to stick with the global scheme for cutting international aviation emissions, instead of separate national or regional rules. More than 130 countries take part, and IATA expects it to cover about 85% of global aviation emissions from 2027. CORSIA in numbers Adopted: 2016 ICAO Assembly Participants: more than 130 countries CO₂ mitigated by end of 2026: about 200 million tonnes (IATA estimate) Coverage from 2027: about 85% of global aviation emissions Climate finance over the scheme’s lifetime: up to US$120 billion Geneva: CORSIA, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for…

Dubai Airports has published its first ESG Impact Report, covering 2024 and 2025 at DXB and DWC. Two of the headline numbers: electricity use down 144.72 GWh against 2019 by June 2025, and 76% of waste kept out of landfill in 2025. What the report shows Electricity: down 144.72 GWh against the 2019 baseline (as of June 2025) Solar: a 45 MWp rooftop programme across DXB and DWC Waste: 76% diverted from landfill in 2025, reaching 100% in May 2026; seven food-waste digesters at DXB handle 4,900 kg a day Vehicles: 5% biodiesel blend across airport and partner fleets Training:…