Dhahran : The Red Sea Film Foundation has concluded its participation in the 12th Saudi Film Festival, held from 26 June to 2 July 2026 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran. Three films supported by the Red Sea Fund received four honours during the Festival, while the Fund also presented four awards to film projects taking part in the Production Market. Hijra, directed by Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen, received the Golden Palm for Best Narrative Feature Film, while Irkalla: Gilgamesh’s Dream, directed by Iraqi filmmaker Mohamed Al-Daradji, won the Golden Palm for Best GCC Feature…
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GHA recognizes top-performing hotels and brands across 13 categories, celebrating their contribution to the alliance’s continued growth and commitment to long-term collaboration Dubai : Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA awards. Held on board Regent Seven Seas Cruises luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor, at the glamorous Constellation Theatre on 5th July 2026, the awards ceremony recognised outstanding achievements across GHA’s portfolio of 1,000 hotels spanning 55 brands in 100 countries. The accolades celebrate excellence in performance, guest engagement and satisfaction, technology, sustainability, loyalty and collaboration across the alliance. JA…
One of only two five-star Vida properties in the UAE, bringing the brand’s signature blend of creativity, community, and contemporary hospitality to Aljada Sharjah : Emaar Hospitality Group is set to introduce Vida Aljada later this year, bringing a fresh lifestyle hospitality experience to Aljada. Vida Aljada marks a significant milestone for the brand, introducing one of only two five-star Vida properties in the UAE. The upcoming property reflects an elevated expression of the Vida brand, offering a refined lifestyle hospitality experience rooted in social connection, creativity, and contemporary living. Located within Aljada’s vibrant creative district, Vida Aljada will become…
Saudi Low-Cost Carrier Makes Its India Debut With Daily A320 Operations, Serving The Growing Demand Between Hyderabad And The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Hyderabad : flyadeal has touched down in the city of Hyderabad as the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) welcomed the inaugural flight of the Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier. This marks the airline’s entry into the Indian market and represents a key milestone in airline’s international expansion strategy. The maiden service, which landed at Hyderabad Airport on 4 July 2026, was met by senior officials from GHIAL, including Mr. Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport…
PATTAYA : A new sound healing experience suspended high above Pattaya’s shoreline is beckoning guests to calm the nervous system and encourage mindfulness. Conducted at the Meliá Pattaya Hotel’s rooftop bar, the new Sound Healing Retreat combines therapeutic sound frequencies with guided relaxation techniques. The sessions harness singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and other instruments to shift the mind from a heightened alert state, spurred by the busyness of everyday life, into slower, more meditative brainwave patterns. The experience supports physical and mental wellbeing by activating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system. Private sessions are available at the hotel’s YHI Spa…
Dubai : Coffee Planet, one of the GCC’s most established integrated coffee companies, has announced the opening of its newest coffee shop at Serena Centre by Dubai Retail. Marking the brand’s 14th store in the UAE and latest addition to its growing network, the new café reflects the homegrown specialty coffee company’s commitment to making high-quality coffee more accessible within Dubai’s residential neighbourhoods. Located in the Serena Community in Wadi Al Safa 7, the café offers seating for 40 to 45 guests and provides a functional and inviting space where residents can enjoy specialty coffee as part of their everyday routines.…
Qatar retains fifth place in the ranking and the second spot in the Access category Kuwait holds steady seventh position, topping the Environment category Oman placed 10th overall and third among the most accessible destinations International Muslim arrivals are projected to increase to 208 million this year and reach 262 million by 2030 Kuwait : Mastercard and CrescentRating released the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), revealing how AI, digital trust, regional mobility and destination readiness are reshaping the next phase of Muslim-friendly travel. The report projects international Muslim arrivals to increase to 208 million this year, compared to…
Leading hotel brands and properties recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, loyalty engagement and sustainability Monte Carlo : Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance’s global portfolio. Presented during GHA’s annual CEO conference aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor on 5th July 2026, the awards celebrated excellence across 13 categories spanning loyalty performance, guest engagement, technology, sustainability, marketing and luxury hospitality. The event brought together senior leaders from GHA’s hotel brands for the alliance’s first-ever CEO meeting…
Second edition draws participants from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. 100+ participants develop practical skills with five winners selected to visit PepsiCo’s global R&D hub in Dublin. Youth Impact Studio part of PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to young people in the Middle East. Amman : More than 100 young people from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have spent the last few weeks reimagining some of PepsiCo’s favorite brands for their local communities. The second edition of Youth Impact Studio (YIS), PepsiCo’s program for nurturing a new generation of innovators in the Middle East, saw young…
A SWEET REASON TO VISIT NOVIKOV CAFÉ THIS WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY Dubai : This World Chocolate Day, Novikov Café invites guests to indulge in something rich, refined, and made for the moment. For one day only, guests dining at Novikov Café in Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, will receive a complimentary 100% Chocolate cake, specially offered in celebration of the occasion. Rich, smooth, and made for chocolate lovers, the cake brings together everything people love about a classic chocolate dessert, with the refined touch Novikov Café is known for. Whether stopping by for lunch, coffee, a mid-day treat, or dinner, guests can enjoy this limited-time gesture as part…