Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol restrictions for foreign residents
Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to alcohol for a limited group of non-Muslim foreign residents. The development follows last month’s initial shift that allowed holders of premium residency visas to make purchases at the kingdom’s first alcohol retail outlet in Riyadh.
Inside Simon Khayat’s vision for elevating Saudi Arabia
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.
Imad Saade expands Shogun to Ghana and Egypt
Talented Imad Saade, an expert in Japanese cuisine and chef-owner of The Shogun Lounge & Shogun To Go, shares how he expanded his father Aref’s restaurant internationally to Ghana and Egypt.
Saudi Arabia accelerates luxury growth with iconic design hotels
Saudi Arabia continues reshaping its tourism landscape with groundbreaking hotels blending luxury, sustainability and architecture.
MLA showcases global lambassadors in Australia
Meat and Livestock Australia celebrated the annual Lambassador journey in October 2025, highlighting global culinary ambassadors for Australian lamb worldwide.
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.
Fairmont The Palm’s GM Ugur Talayhan explores the future of luxury hospitality in Dubai
With decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Ugur Talayhan, GM of Fairmont The Palm, has built a reputation as a leader who blends operational excellence with personalized service. As Dubai’s hotel landscape evolves, he shares how luxury is being redefined and what today’s high-end travelers expect.
Saudi Arabia’s first Gault&Millau results & trophies coming April 2026
The very first Gault&Millau guide for Saudi Arabia is currently being compiled and will be released in print, on the official website, and across social media, showcasing a curated selection of the Kingdom’s top restaurants and culinary talents.
Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah to open in 2026
Hilton is set to expand its presence in the kingdom with the upcoming Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah. The debut of this new property marks the arrival of Hilton’s premium economy brand to the Middle East and Africa for the first time. Scheduled to open soon, the hotel aims to deliver comfort, convenience and value to guests visiting one of the world’s most sacred destinations.
Middle East OTA market accelerates beyond 2025
The Middle East travel market is experiencing one of the world’s most ambitious transformations, directly boosting online travel agency growth across the region. Vision 2030 initiatives, large-scale infrastructure projects and global mega-events are accelerating online travel agency (OTA) adoption.
