Saudi MOT announces USD 113bn in investments to fast-track the future of tourism
Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, announces USD 113 billion in portfolio investments aimed to drive high-value tourism, technology, investment and sustainability partnerships.
Liza Beirut sets sights on Saudi Arabia with Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO
In this interview, Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO of Liza Restaurants, unveils how the collaboration with MJS Holding came about, the motivation behind bringing Liza to Saudi Arabia and much more.
Saudi Feast Food Festival returns from November 27 to December 6, 2025
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.
The future of investment in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market with Dagmar Symes, CEO of Al Hamra Oasis Village Compound
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is heating up as Vision 2030 drives record tourism and investment. With new projects rising across the kingdom, Dagmar Symes, CEO of Al Hamra Oasis Village Compound, shares where investors are finding fresh opportunities and how the market is evolving.
Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE to shape the future
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, his excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, officially launched TOURISE, a global platform redefining tourism’s future and vision.
Demystify decision-making in hotels with Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh
Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh, is a champion of purpose-driven hospitality, where people, sustainability and meaningful progress shape a deeper kind of luxury. Here, she shares how her decisions are made, offering a candid look behind the scenes of hotel leadership.
AI trends for operational efficiency in restaurants
Naji Haddad, VP EMEA at Deliverect, unveils how to leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth.
The importance of F&B master planning for building KSA’s future
Saudi Arabia is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by Vision 2030’s ambition to create thriving, diverse and sustainable communities. As the nation rapidly expands its urban landscapes and mega-developments, the role of F&B master planning becomes more critical. Thoughtfully curated dining experiences are not just about serving food, they shape social interactions, define cultural identity and enhance economic vitality. Ziad Kassabieh, CEO of Advanced Food Co., tells us more.
In the spotlight: mid-sector dining in Saudi Arabia
Stefan Breg, MP-consulting of KEANE: Consult & Create, discusses how the mid-sector dining market in Saudi Arabia presents a promising opportunity for hotel F&B to dominate through strategic advantages.
Surge in Makkah’s licensed hospitality facilities hits 80 percent
Saudi Arabia experienced a significant rise in the number of licensed hospitality facilities in Makkah, reaching 1,030 by the end of 2024. This marked an impressive 80 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism. Consequently, Makkah now leads the kingdom in the number of licensed facilities and rooms.
