How Saudi Arabia is reshaping its culinary scene

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.

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ENVI Lodges accelerates Saudi expansion

ENVI Lodges accelerates Saudi expansion

ENVI Lodges enters 2026 with renewed focus on Saudi Arabia, unveiling two upcoming nature-immersed hospitality destinations.

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Saudi Arabia’s journey toward culinary maturity

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.

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Elevating chocolate craftsmanship in Saudi Arabia

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.

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Educating tomorrow’s leaders: accelerating hospitality excellence in Saudi Arabia

Educating tomorrow’s leaders: accelerating hospitality excellence in Saudi Arabia

From December 15-17, 2025, HORECA Riyadh is set to transform Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center into the kingdom’s most anticipated stage for hospitality and foodservice. Over three eventful days, Saudi Arabia’s hospitality community will gather chart what’s next for the industry under Vision 2030. We learn more.

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Saudi Arabia emerges as a global tourism powerhouse

Saudi Arabia emerges as a global tourism powerhouse

Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming a major player in global tourism. Thanks to the ambitious Vision 2030 roadmap, the kingdom is transforming its hospitality, infrastructure and cultural offerings. Furthermore, an USD 800 billion investment plan and landmark giga-projects are attracting visitors worldwide.

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Saudi MOT announces USD 113bn in investments to fast-track the future of tourism

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.

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Inside Simon Khayat’s vision for elevating Saudi Arabia

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.

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Liza Beirut sets sights on Saudi Arabia with Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO

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.

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Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah to open in 2026

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.

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