That’s entertainment

That’s entertainment

From pioneering electronic music to promoting talent and diversifying into unique dining experiences, Factory People has cemented its position as one of the region’s most innovative and influential entertainment groups operating today. HN caught up with its founders – Jade, CEO, Tala Mortada, chief creative officer, and Wassim Bou Malham, chief strategy officer, to discover more about how they keep at the top of their game.

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Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai

Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai

Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi, has Italian food on his mind as he talks about what makes Italian food and his restaurant Signor Sassi stand out in the burgeoning restaurant scene in Dubai.

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Trends: religious tourism in KSA with Majed Bukhari, general manager of IHG voco Makkah

Trends: religious tourism in KSA with Majed Bukhari, general manager of IHG voco Makkah

voco Makkah’s GM, Majed Bukhari, discusses Makkah’s significance for religious travelers and how the hotel caters to their distinctive needs.

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A closer look at Atlantis, The Palm’s success with Kym Barter

A closer look at Atlantis, The Palm’s success with Kym Barter

With three decades of experience in luxury hospitality and food and beverage, Kym Barter has tasted success in a variety of roles. Here, he talks candidly about his high-profile role at Atlantis Dubai.

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Unlocking Abu Dhabi’s hospitality future with Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana & Park Arjaan by Rotana

Unlocking Abu Dhabi’s hospitality future with Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana & Park Arjaan by Rotana

Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana & Park Arjaan by Rotana, discusses the key to success and sheds light on Abu Dhabi’s vibrant hospitality scene.

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In-depth look at the regional hospitality market with Nils-Arne Schroeder, Fairmont’s SVP operations

In-depth look at the regional hospitality market with Nils-Arne Schroeder, Fairmont’s SVP operations

With over three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Nils-Arne Schroeder is a visionary and inspirational hotelier. Here, he provides insights into the regional hospitality market and discusses his demanding role as senior vice president of operations for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Fairmont.

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Shining light on Dubai with Christophe Schnyder, managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Shining light on Dubai with Christophe Schnyder, managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Christophe Schnyder, the managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, sheds light on the latest trends and the current status of Dubai’s effervescent hospitality industry.

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Eye on Dubai’s hospitality scene with Mohammed Iqbal

Eye on Dubai’s hospitality scene with Mohammed Iqbal

With over 25 years of experience in hospitality, Mohammed Iqbal understands the industry inside out. As GM of Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai, we hear what he has to say about luxury hotel market and why Dubai remains such an attractive destination.

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Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet

Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet

We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.

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Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini

Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini

We sat down with Raphaël Cristini, Nikka’s brand ambassador, to learn more about him and his love for whisky.

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