Author: Abdul.Wasey

Dubai : Visit Czechia and Cozmo Travel have announced a strategic partnership to promote Czechia as a premier European destination for GCC travelers through a comprehensive destination marketing campaign and a selection of exclusive holiday packages now available across Cozmo Travel’s retail network and digital booking platforms. The initiative aims to inspire travelers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain to discover Czechia’s unique blend of culture, history, wellness, nature, and lifestyle experiences while providing convenient access to bookable travel packages tailored to different traveler interests and budgets. The campaign leverages Cozmo Travel’s extensive presence across the GCC…

Venice : This summer, Nolinski Venezia invites guests to discover Venice through a carefully curated summer journey, where art, wellness and the Venetian art of living come together in the heart of the Floating City. From peaceful mornings overlooking Venice’s rooftops to afternoons immersed in culture and evenings defined by opera and timeless elegance, every moment invites guests to experience the city at a gentler pace. The experience begins in the comfort of an elegant suite, where soft morning light filters gently through the windows, creating a warm and tranquil setting for the day ahead. Guests are then invited to…

50 Best spotlights venues from more destinations than ever before, with the additions of new restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards on the 50 Best Discovery platform. Berenjak Dubai joins 50 Best Discovery, an in-depth collection of city guides showcasing exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards around the world. Following the addition of 650+ new venues to the platform in July 2026, more than 75 cities and towns are represented on 50 Best Discovery for the first time, further spotlighting dining, drinking and travel destinations around the world. The new additions feature more than 210 restaurants, 110 bars and 130 hotels,…

A Dubai Invite’ recognises residents from nearly 200 nationalities, unlocking exclusive benefits redeemable until the end of 2026   Dubai : Dubai has invited residents to become ambassadors of the city through ‘A Dubai Invite’, providing those that know the destination the best with a simple and rewarding way to welcome loved ones to Dubai and create memorable experiences together. Developed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the programme is running until 31 October, 2026, delivering tangible benefits to the community of nearly 200 nationalities who invite family and friends to experience the city. As some of…

Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, hosted the Children with Disability Association (CWDA) for a special community event at Niyyah Restaurant. The initiative was aimed at strengthening its commitment to social responsibility through programs that blend knowledge, entertainment, and human values. The event formed part of the “Following in the Footsteps of the Beloved Prophet – peace be upon him” program. The interactive initiative introduces children to key milestones in the Prophet’s biography through field visits to prominent historical sites, concluding at Niyyah Restaurant. There, children explored foods inspired by…

Agreements with Baghdad Soft Drinks Company and Green Iraq Company set out plans to work toward expanded manufacturing capacity and stronger local agriculture, in support of Iraq’s ambition to become a regional hub     PepsiCo is expanding its support for Iraqi industry, farmers, and jobs following two agreements with its partners, Baghdad Soft Drinks Company (BSDC) and Green Iraq Company (GICO), signed on the sidelines of the US-Iraq High-Level Business Summit at the US Chamber of Commerce. The agreements were signed during Iraq’s Prime Minister His Excellency Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington DC and outline plans to work towards…

By : Ahmed Abdul Wasey 1.What is your overall culinary vision for the Rixos Obhur Jeddah? Chef Gokhan Kekec of Rixos Obhur Jeddah believes that a memorable dining experience goes beyond the food served on the plate. His culinary philosophy focuses on creating distinctive restaurant identities while maintaining consistent quality, strong kitchen systems and genuine hospitality. From coaching his team and maintaining operational standards to creating memorable guest journeys, Chef Gokhan Kekec aims to ensure that every meal becomes an experience guests want to remember and revisit. You strongly believe “Every meal is a celebration.” How do you design the…

Hudini, a leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry, has entered into an agreement with Nobu Hotels to deploy its Staff Connect digital check-in solution across the brand’s global portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels. The collaboration reflects Nobu Hotels’ commitment to elevating the guest arrival experience through a seamless and digitally enabled check-in journey. Staff Connect is designed to empower front desk teams with an efficient check-in workflow while enabling a more personalised and welcoming experience for guests. Hudini’s Staff Connect eliminates up to 90% of the manual check-in tasks and reduces the check-in process to less than…

AVENEW adds The World Islands to its pipeline portfolio of distinguished Dubai addresses Dubai : Dubai-born AVENEW Development announces plans for The Ritz-Carlton Residences Dubai, The World Islands, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of distinguished addresses and its second collaboration with Marriott International. The project reflects AVENEW’s founding principles of thoughtful design, distinctive location selection and timeless quality. The World Islands form an archipelago of approximately 260 man-made islands, located four kilometres off the Jumeirah coastline. With renewed developer confidence, significant hospitality commitments and a fixed supply unlike any other in Dubai, the destination has entered a recognised phase of growth and stands…

Souq7, the Kingdom’s largest open-air souq spanning seven zones, is trending across Jeddah this World Cup, drawing record crowds to one of the city’s biggest outdoor screens and more than a dozen interactive experiences Souq7, the Kingdom’s largest open air souq, has become one of Jeddah’s most talked about destinations this summer, with its FIFA World Cup 2026 programme drawing record numbers to the destination. Throughout the tournament, which concluded on 19 July 2026, Souq7 proved itself as Jeddah’s new landmark destination, with crowds from across the city flocking to Central Park and Al Kul Street every evening, consistently filling…