Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm

Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm

Maram Kokandi, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road, has proven that the sky’s the limit if you work hard enough. Here, she explains how she was able conquer Saudi Arabia’s male-dominated hospitality industry to become the country’s first female general manager.

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Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block

Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block

After moving to the US to study, Ziyad Hermez decided to learn how to make traditional Lebanese flatbread and open a bakery in one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods. Today, Manousheh NYC is a firm favorite among expats and locals alike.

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Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market

Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market

Having spent 24 years with IHG, Fady Najib Sawaya has vast experience and expertise in the hotel industry, especially in Saudi Arabia. We spoke to Sawaya, area GM at IHG Riyadh Central Hotels and GM of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, to learn more about what’s happening in the local market.

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