Khaled Ahmed Sharbatly welcomes Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Year of AI declaration
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reinforcing national ambitions to strengthen global technology leadership and innovation.
Four new Marriott hotels to open in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International will open four new hotels in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across key religious cities.
ENVI Lodges accelerates Saudi expansion
ENVI Lodges enters 2026 with renewed focus on Saudi Arabia, unveiling two upcoming nature-immersed hospitality destinations.
Saudi women in leadership with Maram Kokandi
Saudi hotel leader Maram Kokandi has a strong operational and commercial background. Passionate about people development and delivering sustainable results, the hotel manager at JW Marriott shares her perspective on women in leadership.
Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector moves beyond keys toward experience
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is in the midst of transformation, driven by an expanding tourism market that now reaches well beyond the religious and business segments that once defined it. As guest expectations evolve and new destinations emerge, we examine what lies ahead for hotel development across the kingdom, with insights from senior industry executives.
Redefining the hotel’s next chapter with Andre Saade, GM at Radisson Blu Minhal
Andre Saade, general manager at Radisson Blu Minhal, shares how strategic rebranding, culinary precision and renewed event focus reshaped the hotel’s market position.
How Saudi Arabia is reshaping its culinary scene
Saudi Arabia’s restaurant scene is expanding rapidly, with new concepts and international brands opening at pace. As the kingdom’s dining landscape evolves, the focus is moving toward deeper questions around culinary identity, professional development and the business models that will support long-term success. With insights from leading professionals, we explore what’s next for Saudi gastronomy.
Saudi Arabia’s journey toward culinary maturity
Saudi Arabia’s restaurant scene is expanding rapidly, with new concepts and international brands opening at pace. As the kingdom’s dining landscape evolves, the focus is moving toward deeper questions around culinary identity, professional development and the business models that will support long-term success. With insights from leading professionals, we explore what’s next for Saudi gastronomy.
Elevating chocolate craftsmanship in Saudi Arabia
Chocolatiers in Saudi Arabia are scaling new heights to meet rising demand for products that resonate with local consumers. With insights from global and regional experts, we examine how the industry is evolving through innovation and tradition to elevate this popular sweet treat.
Saudi Arabia tourism and hospitality boom drives USD 1.3 trillion development pipeline
According to Knight Frank’s Saudi Report 2025, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation under Vision 2030, supported by a USD 1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure pipeline.