Saudi Arabia’s transformation: a new chapter unfolds
Saudi Arabia continues to roll out its impressive mega projects against a backdrop of record tourism demand, despite also having to accommodate a challenging external economic environment. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, analyzes the strategies that the Kingdom is adopting for the next phase of its socioeconomic development, which include seeking out alternative funding options and new partners.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh on the horizon from Nov. 25-27, 2024
The second edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie returns to Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from November 25-27, 2024. We reveal what’s planned and what differentiates the event.
Looking ahead: Saudi HORECA Riyadh from November 25-27, 2024
From November 25-27, 2024, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center will welcome hospitality and foodservice professionals from near and far for the 13th edition of SAUDI HORECA Riyadh. We share a taste of what’s to come at this key industry event, considered the largest of its kind in the Kingdom.
Saudi dining in focus with Amro Bagedo, founder & CEO of Kraiv
As founder and CEO of Kraiv, Amro Bagedo aims to revolutionize the dining scene in the GCC, leveraging his rich experiences from London. Born in Saudi Arabia and raised in the UK, Bagedo was inspired by London’s diverse culinary landscape to develop his own F&B concepts in Saudi Arabia. With his GCC-based hospitality group, he collaborates with the world’s most sophisticated brands to curate exceptional experiences in KSA, as he explains in this interview.
Growth on growth in KSA’s food delivery market
It is evident that Saudi Arabia’s food delivery market is highly competitive yet highly lucrative. Jamil Diab, COO of Grubtech, lifts the lid on the kingdom’s food delivery landscape and the strategies being adopted by companies to expand their service offerings.
Essential kit for the kitchen: Must-haves and ones to watch
In today’s high-pressure professional kitchens, chefs are looking for smart, top quality equipment that checks several boxes. We asked five culinary experts to share their essential equipment checklists and tell us about the industry innovations that have caught their eye.
Capella hotels and resorts to open new wellness resort at NEOM
Capella Hotels and Resorts has announced its first coastal destination in Saudi Arabia, set within NEOM at Elanan, one of Magna’s destinations.
W Hotels Riyadh to open in 2025
Marriott International, Inc. and KAFD DMC have announced an agreement to open a new W Hotels property in KAFD, Riyadh. Set to debut in 2025, W Riyadh will offer an urban escape and bring bold design to the Saudi capital.
Ahmed Alajmi, chairman and founder of THG, discusses success in KSA
Ahmed Alajmi’s entrepreneurial spirit and global travels sparked a vision for high-end dining in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Here, he talks about founding Takara Hospitality Group and prioritizing consistency.
KSA’s hospitality of Guenter Gebhard, VP at Four Seasons Riyadh
As massive development continues to characterize KSA, we hear what Guenter Gebhard, Four Seasons Riyadh’s regional VP, has to say about the kingdom’s vibrant hospitality sector and what’s on the horizon.
