Author: Eat ‘N Stays

The Screening Room invites global passengers to discover local storytelling, reflecting Qatar’s vibrant art and heritage.   Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA), in collaboration with Doha Film Institute (DFI), has launched the ‘Made in Qatar’ Screening Room in Concourse D. Open from 08 November to 27 December 2026, the experience presents a selection of short films by Qatari Directors and Filmmakers, offering departing and transiting passengers a window into the country’s people, traditions and contemporary perspectives. The Screening Room forms part of HIA’s collaboration with DFI, Qatar’s leading cultural organisation that presents Doha Film Festival, for which HIA serves…

Announced at FHS Egypt, the growth plans include opportunities across Cairo, Alexandria, the North Coast, the Red Sea and other high-potential destinations Cairo : Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is highlighting its growth ambitions in Egypt at Future Hospitality Summit Egypt 2026, with opportunities that could see its portfolio reach as many as 25 properties by 2030, positioning Egypt as the group’s third-largest market after the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With growing demand across corporate and leisure travel, alongside investment in tourism infrastructure and new destinations, Rotana sees…

Premium Economy now available on flights to 31 of Emirates’ 41 European destinations Additional flights through Dubai to winter sun destinations like Cape Town, Phuket, Hanoi and Manila Through partner airlines, Emirates connects European travellers to hundreds more eastbound cities beyond its own network Dubai : Emirates is giving travellers across Europe more choice this winter, with Premium Economy now available on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK, and more onward connections through Dubai to some of the world’s most sought-after winter sun destinations. Across this year’s winter schedule, Emirates will operate an average…

Reservations are now open for a collection of journeys through northern Saudi Arabia, with first departures scheduled for October 2027.   London :  Dream of the Desert officially opens reservations today for its ultra-luxury rail journeys through northern Saudi Arabia, with the first commercial departures scheduled for October 2027. Announced at World Travel Market London, the sales opening allows international travellers and travel advisors to book from the first available departure dates. The world’s first ultra-luxury desert journeys by train, and The Kingdom’s first of its kind, introduces a new way to experience Saudi Arabia, seamlessly connecting life on board…

Geneva : The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.5% compared to September 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 0.3%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 0.2% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.2% (-0.3 ppt compared to September 2025). International demand grew 0.4% compared to September 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 1.7%. Capacity was up 0.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.6% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2025). Domestic demand fell 2.2% compared to September 2025. Capacity decreased 1.3% year-on-year. The…

The Northern Route: A Journey Through Saudi Heritage and Hospitality Riyadh : Stretching 1,200 kilometers from Riyadh to Jubbah in the Hail region, Saudi Arabia’s Northern Route invites visitors to explore the Kingdom through its communities, heritage, landscapes, and traditions. The itinerary features 16 stops across Riyadh, Qassim, and Hail, with more than 130 tourism experiences. Launched by His Excellency Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Tourism Authority, the route is part of the Saudi Winter 2026 program, themed “Every Stop is a Journey.” Experiences range from historic villages and heritage sites to desert…

Prospective visitors to the Middle East combine interests in cultural connection with a strong preference for premium experiences Around 70% of UAE and Saudi outbound travellers seek spontaneous cultural discovery upon arrival For visitors to South Asia, food and family feature more prominently in destination choice   Dubai : Cultural connection, premium experiences and spontaneous discovery outlined as key travel preferences among visitors to the Middle East and Gulf residents travelling abroad, according to regional traveller analysis in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Travel Trends Report 2026. The report, produced in association with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, examines…

Makkah Al Mukaramah : Situated in the heart of the holy city, just a one-minute walk from Al-Masjid Al-Haram, Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah offers a distinctive hospitality experience combining contemporary elegance, comfort, and convenience. Featuring 656 elegantly appointed rooms and 25 luxurious suites across 19 floors, the hotel is dedicated to providing exceptional stays for guests and pilgrims. This commitment to excellence has been recognized through prestigious honors at the 2026 LUXE Global Awards, including Best Prime Location in Saudi Arabia – National Winner, and the 2026 World Luxury Awards, where the hotel received Best Luxury Destination Hotel in…

Dubai : SIG, a leading provider of packaging system solutions, marked a successful Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, one of the largest trade fairs for food and beverage manufacturing, by signing agreements for 17 new filling lines with regional food and beverage producers and winning the UAE Industrial Excellence Award for its SIG Product Innovation & Application Hub in Dubai. The agreements reflect continued investment in regional food and beverage manufacturing, with the new filling lines set to expand production capacity for aseptic carton, spouted pouches and bag-in-box products in India, Middle East and Africa. This reinforces SIG’s role in supporting manufacturers…

Three-week workshop supported the cohort’s 11 feature film projects through scene shooting with professional crews, one-on-one mentorship, industry consultations and access to the Film Independent Forum Jeddah : Red Sea Labs, one of the key pillars of the Red Sea Film Foundation, has concluded the Los Angeles workshop of the seventh edition of its Feature Films Program, delivered in partnership with Film Independent and held from 19 September to 10 October 2026. Building on the programme’s earlier workshop in Seoul, the Los Angeles edition supported the cohort’s 11 feature film projects through group script feedback, one-on-one consultations, practical scene shooting…