Author: Eat ‘N Stays

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…

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 the Saudi “Chefs’ Carnival Club” at the embassy headquarters in Amman. The visit coincided with the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations and the club’s participation in the “Knights and Heroines of Peace” Conference held in Jordan. His Highness welcomed the members of the delegation, expressing his support and encouragement for the club’s efforts in representing the Saudi culinary community. He praised their role in highlighting the exceptional capabilities of national…

Dubai : The Middle East region will require over 3,800 new passenger aircraft in the next 20 years according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF). A doubling in the propensity to travel by air, increasing urbanisation and major aviation investments continue to strengthen the region’s position as a global aviation hub. The forecast includes demand for 2,160 single-aisle and 1,670 widebody aircraft by 2045. The outlook reflects strong market confidence even amidst current disruption to the industry, with existing Middle East large single-aisle backlogs already representing 45% of the region’s total 20-year demand. Passenger traffic from, to and within…

The co-located events bring world-class solutions from 95 countries across food, ingredients, processing, packaging, automation, and supply chain More than 100,000 products and solutions to be showcased across the F&B value chain   Jeddah : The global food and food manufacturing industries will converge in Jeddah tomorrow (Sunday, September 27, 2026) as The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 open their doors at the Jeddah Superdome, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 95 countries to unlock new sourcing, investment and business opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding food economy. Running till September 29, the co-located events will bring the…

HVS data released ahead of FHS World 2026 identifies 200,000 upcoming rooms, with Saudi Arabia accounting for around half of the regional pipeline   Dubai : The GCC and North Africa has US$90 billion worth of hotels and resorts in the pipeline, with 200,000 upcoming new rooms set to boost the region’s existing supply by 27 percent, according to HVS data released ahead of the 2026 edition of Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 29 September – 1 October. With around 88,000 rooms currently under construction and another 25,000 in the final…

Qatar Calendar is set to bring Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience to Doha, opening at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on December 6 with tickets sale to go live in October. The interactive experience invites visitors of all ages to step into a vibrant world of light, colour, bubbles and immersive technology. Across multiple uniquely themed rooms, visitors can explore a range of multisensory experiences, including a giant bubble bath ball pit, a virtual reality room, an undersea LED environment and an infinity room, alongside optical illusions, 360-degree projections and interactive installations. The addition of Bubble Planet further strengthens…

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has unveiled its 2026 nominees and opened global voting, following the assessment of hundreds of entries spanning 60 countries and territories. More than 90 nominations across over 35 countries and territories now compete for recognition, bringing together independent businesses, community initiatives, destinations and international travel brands working towards a more sustainable industry. The programme will culminate in Paris on 9 December, when the winners will be announced alongside a special honour: Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Travel & Hospitality. Selected at the collective discretion of the Advisory Board, this distinction will recognise an exceptional contribution to the sector, with…

MONACO : The Monaco Yacht Show is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco and to the Red Sea. The Red Sea Yacht Show will make its debut in Jeddah from 14 to 17 October 2027, bringing the international yachting community together in one of the world’s most compelling emerging luxury destinations. For more than three decades, the Monaco Yacht Show has been a defining meeting place for superyacht owners, builders, brokers and designers. Its decision to bring its expertise, creative vision and international relationships to Saudi Arabia marks an exceptional moment for the industry and a powerful statement of…

Monaco : The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the UAE Yachting Alliance, marking the first formal collaboration of its kind between the three emirates to position the UAE as an interconnected yachting destination and accelerate the growth of marine tourism across the country. Signed during the opening day of the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the global yachting industry, the agreement establishes a framework…