Author: Abdul.Wasey

Emirates has added Dubai+, the first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel on board, to its ice inflight system, along with ice Opera House, a collection of full-length opera, ballet and symphony performances. Passengers can choose from more than 3,000 films and 4,500 TV episodes. What’s new on ice Dubai+: UAE-produced drama, comedy, documentaries, family shows and podcasts ice Opera House: full-length opera, ballet and symphony performances Library: more than 3,000 movies and 4,500 TV episodes, up to 6,500 channels Languages: more than 40 Partner brands include HBO Max, Paramount+, Disney+, BBC and CNN Dubai+ debuts on ice, alongside Opera House, new…

Hospitality investors are pricing risk more carefully and choosing deals more selectively, according to investors interviewed ahead of FHS World 2026 in Dubai. The summit expects more than 200 investors managing over US$5 trillion in assets. FHS World 2026 at a glance Event: Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Investors attending: more than 200, with over US$5 trillion in assets under management First-time investors: about 25%; from outside the GCC: 40% Investors quoted: Mayra A Mueller (CGK Partners), Fahad M. Al-Alloush (Al Raya Real Estate), Mohammed Basiony (M Hospitality), Devendra Asher (Lordship Africa), Yassine Moamah (Imperial…

Italian food and agri-food exports to Saudi Arabia approached SAR 2.2 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, and 37 Italian companies came to Jeddah for The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026. Chefs Simone Marchi and Bedoor Badr also cooked a joint Italian–Saudi dish live at the show. Italian companies at Saudifood 2026 Italian companies: 37 (17 at The Saudifood Show, 20 at Saudifood Manufacturing) Dates: 27–29 September 2026, Jeddah Superdome Exports to Saudi Arabia (Jan–Nov 2025): nearly SAR 2.2 billion, including more than SAR 1.77 billion in food products (+7.7%) Italy–Saudi trade in 2025: about SAR 45.3…

Saudi Food Show 2026: India Pavilion Showcases 56 Exporters in Jeddah Jeddah: The Saudi Food Show 2026 welcomed a strong Indian presence as the India Pavilion was inaugurated at the Jeddah Superdome, bringing together 56 Indian exporters showcasing agricultural and processed food products to buyers and industry representatives in Saudi Arabia. The pavilion was led by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), highlighting India’s diverse food export capabilities and its efforts to strengthen commercial connections with the Saudi market. The inauguration was attended by Consul General Shri Fahad Suri, H.E. Eng. Khalil bin Salamah, Vice Minister…

Announced during an exclusive networking event in Jeddah attended by the Consul General of Italy, Saudi food companies, buyers and industry representatives, the new initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s leadership in global date exports and the rapid growth of its agri-food industry. Jeddah : TUTTOFOOD, Southern Europe’s leading international food & beverage business platform organized by Fiere di Parma, announced that its 2028 edition will debut The Global Date Experience, a new dedicated business platform for the international date industry, responding to the growing global importance of one of the Gulf region’s most strategic agricultural products. The announcement was…

Mastercard Dreamonomics report finds the Kingdom’s SMEs have an active growth mindset and an ambition to expand customer reach Seven in 10 Saudi SMEs (71%) are excited about the possibilities AI opens up for their business Saudi SMEs all indicated they are interested in business cards, with 45% of SMEs citing the need to better separate business and personal spending and 27% encouraged by rewards and benefits Riyadh : Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia are among the most growth-focused in the world, even when conditions aren’t stable. Mastercard’s new Dreamonomics report, which surveyed 18 markets around…

Jeddah : In the presence of H.E. Eng. Khalil bin Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs and Eng. Majed Alargoubi, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding food and beverage industry took centre stage today as The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 officially opened at the Jeddah Superdome. This comes as the Kingdom accelerates efforts under Vision 2030 to strengthen food security, expand local manufacturing, attract investment and build a more competitive and globally connected food economy. The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology…

Jeddah : From 27 to 29 September 2026, the International Saudi Food Show 2026 is being held at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exhibition brings together food and beverage manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers, and industry professionals from around the world. A total of 24 companies from Uzbekistan are taking part under the national “Made in Uzbekistan” brand. These participants have rented a combined exhibition space of 216 square meters, where the “Made in Uzbekistan” pavilion has been organized. The pavilion showcases a wide range of products from Uzbekistan’s food industry, including: Juices and beverages…

Chefs’ Carnival Club Showcases Saudi Culinary Heritage in Jordan AMMAN: His Highness Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan Al Saud, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, received a delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Chefs’ Carnival Club at the Saudi Embassy in Amman. The visit coincided with Saudi National Day celebrations and the club’s participation in the “Knights and Heroines of Peace” Conference in Jordan. During the reception, His Highness welcomed the delegation and expressed his support for the club’s efforts to represent Saudi Arabia’s culinary community at regional and international events. He…

Implementation to sharpen demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and group business decisions at its landmark Cairo property DUBAI – IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has deployed the G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at Giza Palace Hotel & Spa in Cairo, Egypt. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Giza Palace Hotel & Spa is a brand-new luxury hotel in a prime location in West Cairo. The grandiose hotel features 560 rooms, eight distinctive dining venues, a spa, and extensive conference and meeting facilities. Blending architectural excellence with a…