By Fayez Saad Think about the last memorable experience you had while travelling. Was it the hotel room that stayed with you? Or was it the warm welcome at the airport, the neighbourhood café where you spent an afternoon, the retail associate who went out of their way to help or the local restaurant that made you feel instantly at home? Chances are, it wasn’t just one moment that made the experience memorable. It was a series of thoughtful interactions that came together seamlessly. That’s the beauty of hospitality. For years, hospitality was associated almost exclusively with hotels, restaurants, and…
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Emma Campbell joins as Chief Marketing Officer and Maha Kassim appointed Senior Director, People & Culture Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced the appointments of Emma Campbell as Chief Marketing Officer and Maha Kassim as Senior Director, People & Culture, expanding its executive leadership team as the emirate works towards its target of welcoming 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030. Emma Campbell appointed Chief Marketing Officer As Chief Marketing Officer, Campbell will lead RAKTDA’s global marketing and communications strategy, overseeing destination branding, international campaigns and strategic communications to raise Ras Al Khaimah’s global…
Great dining, top-tier entertainment and family fun set the tone for this summer in Dubai Dubai : Throughout August residents and visitors have even more reasons to experience Dubai, with a packed programme of shopping, dining, sporting events and live entertainment taking place across the city. From Dubai Summer Surprises to performances by acclaimed artists and indoor sporting events, the month is set to deliver endless ways to make the most of the summer. RETAIL Dubai Summer Surprises Date: 2 July – 30 August 2026 Location: Citywide About: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) continues this month, packed with citywide retail…
Revenue grows by 1.7% and net profit increases by 7.6% quarter-on-quarter. Jeddah : Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting improved revenue and profitability compared with the previous quarter, supported by continued momentum across its core business. Revenue reached SAR 750 million, increasing by 1.7% quarter-on-quarter, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 7.6% to SAR 88 million. The improvement reflected higher sales, a favourable product mix and improved operating profitability. Excluding SADAFCO’s Polish subsidiary (Mlekoma), quarterly revenue increased by 6.9% year-on-year to SAR 688 million, mainly driven…
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, aiming to grow its fleet to over 800 aircraft by 2033 in line with its strategic growth targets, signed an agreement with HAVELSAN for the supply of a total of 12 new simulators, comprising 8 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and 4 Flight Training Devices (FTD). The agreement will support the expansion of training capacity at Turkish Airlines’ simulator hangars, whose groundbreaking took place in January 2026 with the first phase planned to become operational in 2027, as well as at the new Flight Training Center, which is…
RIYADH : ACCIONA Cultura has completed Riyadh Air’s Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, helping deliver the vision of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline for a landmark premium lounge experience. Spanning 2,000 square meters with seating for up to 370 guests, the new lounge sets a new benchmark in aviation hospitality through advanced technology, refined materials, and cultural elegance to create a distinctive and comfortable environment. Designed by award-winning studio Yabu Pushelberg, the project was brought to life by ACCIONA Cultura, which led technical design, project management, and the execution of interior architectural and technical works. The…
JEDDAH: Building on the successful management of the previous Hajj season, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has begun early preparations for Hajj season for the 2027 while reinforcing its commitment to improving consular services and welfare initiatives for the Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia’s Western Region. Addressing a media briefing at the Consulate, Indian Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri outlined the mission’s roadmap for the upcoming Hajj, highlighted the recent improvements in consular services, and shared key findings from India’s Sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). Imam Mehdi Hussain, Head of Chancery and Consul (Press & Information),…
Dubai : Affluent GCC travelers are leaving summer travel decisions increasingly late, with booking activity across XO, the world’s largest private aviation marketplace, indicating that 1–2 August is set to be the busiest weekend of the 2026 summer season for private flights departing from the region. Analysis of booking activity across XO, part of UAE-based Vista, the world’s leading global private aviation group, shows booking behavior increasingly being shaped by flexibility. Many clients are choosing to finalize travel much closer to departure as they balance changing family commitments, multi-stop European holidays and business priorities ahead of the return to full…
Almarai has been ranked the most influential brand in the food and grocery sector in Saudi Arabia, in addition to being ranked third among the most influential Saudi brands in the Kingdom, according to a study released by Ipsos this year. This ranking reflects the trust consumers place in Almarai and its daily presence in the lives of families who choose its products day after day. Almarai is also the only food and beverage brand to secure a place among the Kingdom’s overall top ten most influential brands. The ranking is based on an Ipsos study that evaluated 120 local,…
Dubai : VisitMalta, the official tourism brand of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), is proud to announce a new collaboration with Fotorivals.com to launch Malta & Gozo Quest: Capture the Islands — an exciting 5-day competitive photography adventure for photographers and travel enthusiasts from around the world. Running in October 2026, participants will explore Malta and Gozo through creative photo challenges using the Fotorivals app. The itinerary includes Valletta’s historic streets, Mdina’s Silent City, southern fishing villages, and Gozo’s dramatic coastlines, azure lagoons, and the Grand Harbour. “Malta and Gozo offer an incredibly rich and diverse backdrop for photography. This partnership with Fotorivals.com creates…