Citadines Abha by The Ascott Limited launches in KSA
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, has launched its eighth property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Citadines Abha, in partnership with Almutlaq Real Estate Investment Co. Commenting on the partnership, Tariq Almutlaq, chairman of Almutlaq Real Estate Investment Co. (AREIC) stated: “AREIC is delighted to partner with Ascott on its journey in Saudi Arabia, offering the residents and visitors of Al Khobar an experience of world-class serviced living with exclusive amenities.”
Discovering Dubai’s largest and tallest hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road with Khaled Saab
Khaled Saab, general manager of Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, takes on a tour inside the newly renovated and rebranded hotel, uncovering its latest features and offerings.
Midar restaurant is set to become Kuwait’s premium seafood restaurant
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Culinary arts education in the spotlight
Mayada Badr, CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission in KSA, shares her insights on how culinary arts education is evolving in Saudi Arabia and the role of the commission in nurturing the talents of the kingdom’s future chefs.
Resorting to a new hospitality landscape
Tourism has been picking up, even reaching pre- Covid levels in some areas. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, considers the future of resorts.
Sunset Hospitality Group launches premier Chinese restaurant Mott 32 Dubai
Set to open in Q4 2022 at Address Beach Resort, Mott 32 is the latest concept by Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), the Dubai-based hospitality group renowned for creating contemporary hospitality experiences and international concepts, and Maximal Concepts, a global F&B group behind some of Hong Kong’s top restaurants and bars. Mott 32 celebrates the culture of Hong Kong with a philosophy of farm-to-table cooking, delivering Chinese flavors in a rustic and honest way.
Getting to know Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah’s managing director, Andreas Searty
Andreas Searty, managing director of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, is getting ready for the opening of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah in Q3 2022. Here, he tells us what guests can expect from the new property and how his vast knowledge in the industry will help him in his exciting role.
Copthorne Lakeview Hotel & Executive Apartments appoints Malik Meziane as its general manager
The new four-star hotel Copthorne Lakeview Hotel & Executive Apartments, located in Dubai Green Community – Dubai Investment Park, has appointed Malik Meziane as its general manager.
VAGA by OY Hospitality, where Armenian and Arabic cuisine converge
Unveiled as OY Hospitality’s newest concept, VAGA, an upscale bar-restaurant concept, has opened its doors in Bluewaters Island UAE, offering guests contemporary Arabic and Armenian cuisines, drawing on a lifetime of heritage and traditions.
SIAL Paris to kick off its innovation-centric edition for 2022
SIAL Paris, the global agri-food trade event with 7,000 exhibitors and 400,000 exhibited products will hold its innovation-centric edition from the 15th to the 19th of October 2022 at Paris Nord Villepinte.
