Experienced hospitality leader to drive guest experience, operations and growth at Kuwait’s newest coastal lifestyle destination Kuwait – Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mohammad Taha as General Manager of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality leadership experience to Kuwait’s newly launched lifestyle hotel in Mangaf. A seasoned hotelier with an extensive background across luxury brands and lifestyle hospitality concepts in the Middle East and Southern Asia, Mohammad will oversee the strategic direction, daily operations, guest experience and commercial performance of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 as the property continues…
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UAE’s leading producer of oils and fats eliminated partially hydrogenated oils from its product range in 2019, achieving compliance well ahead of the new regulations. Dubai : United Foods Company (PJSC) (DFM: UFC), a leading UAE-based food manufacturing and distribution company, has reinforced its commitment to healthier food production in line with the UAE’s nationwide ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). As the regulation comes into effect this year, UFC has already eliminated PHOs from its entire product range in 2019. UFC initiated the transition to remove PHOs more than five years before the official deadline. This proactive approach was driven…
Shadi will manage Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG, and a soon to be opened second hotel in the city Kuwait : United Hospitality Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Shadi Refai as Cluster General Manager for the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG and a soon to be opened second hotel in Kuwait City marking a key milestone as the company continues to strengthen its regional footprint and accelerate its expansion across the Middle East. Refai brings over two decades of international hospitality experience, with a career spanning leading luxury and upscale brands including…
Permanent Riyadh headquarters anchors project within Saudi Arabia’s tourism and transport ecosystem Raffaele Breschi appointed General Manager of Dream of the Desert and CEO of Arsenale International, reinforcing operational momentum ahead of 2026 launch Collaboration with national entities accelerates development and destination activation across Saudi Arabia Riyadh : Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury train by Arsenale Group, marked a major development milestone with the opening of its headquarters in Riyadh and the appointment of Raffaele Breschi as General Manager of Dream of the Desert and CEO of Arsenale International. This step marks the next phase of the project’s…
Dubai : Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking corporate flights and hotels in one place. By bringing employee cards, travel bookings, and all related expenses onto a single system, Qashio enables companies to fully consolidate travel spend, maintain policy compliance, and gain real-time visibility across every transaction. The product is now available to both existing and new Qashio customers. Launched ahead of the upcoming Eid and summer travel season, Qashio Corporate Travel allows companies to manage…
A limited-time menu built on the original and iconic Dynamite sauce, now live across the region, with exclusive savings for AURA members The sauce that started it all has its own menu now. P.F. Chang’s, the original creator of the iconic Dynamite sauce, has unveiled The Dynamite Menu across its restaurants in the GCC, available for a limited time from 4 May 2026. Featuring seven bold, Asia-inspired dishes and two new beverages, the menu places the brand’s signature sauce at its center, giving diners across the region the chance to experience the original flavor that sparked a global dining phenomenon,…
Manama – The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a new campaign aimed at reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a preferred GCC tourism destination. The promotion highlights a packed calendar of entertainment, cultural, sports, and family-focused experiences taking place across the Kingdom. The campaign coincides with a diverse lineup of events being hosted in the country, including live concerts and theatrical productions in collaboration with Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre. These will be held alongside festivals and entertainment activations such as the third edition of the Bahrain Summer Festival at Exhibition World Bahrain. Visitors can also enjoy family attractions, sports…
Riyadh : His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Mr. Ahmed Al-Khatib, sponsored a workshop for the “Saudi Summer 2026” program, organized by the Saudi Tourism Authority. The workshop brought together more than 140 partners from the public and private sectors. During the session, participants reviewed the program’s features, which will be delivered this year under the slogan “Our Summer, Our Way.” The discussion focused on opportunities to strengthen integration across the tourism ecosystem and highlighted new tourism products planned for the summer season. These offerings include hospitality facilities,…
Visit highlights SADAFCO’s production readiness and role in supporting reliable food supply during Hajj season 1447H Jeddah : Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) welcomed His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, during his inspection visit to several national factories in Jeddah’s First Industrial City to review production lines and assess operational readiness to meet the needs of pilgrims during the 1447H Hajj season. The visit was attended by Mr. Majed Al-Argoubi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) and Mr. Saied Basamah, the Vice-Chairman…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, together with ALL Accor, the award-winning booking platform and loyalty programme, has announced a strategic partnership that marks a significant milestone for African travel making Kenya Airways the first African airline to partner with the globally renowned programme. Through this partnership, members of the Asante Rewards and ALL Accor can seamlessly earn and redeem points across both platforms, unlocking greater flexibility, enhanced value, and a more rewarding experience both in the air and on the ground. Members can exchange their rewards effortlessly through seamless two-way conversions, 3,000 Asante Rewards points…