• New Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister stores open in Saudi Arabia  • Store openings include the first Abercrombie & Fitch location in Riyadh • Each store launched with an online catalogue for shoppers to purchase from while social distancing     Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 20 June 2020:   Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has expanded its fashion retail business with new store openings across the region. In fact, the company has launched this month in Saudi Arabia two new stores from global specialty retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co, bringing the very first Abercrombie & Fitch store to Riyadh, alongside a third Hollister store for the capital.    Opening at Al ......read more

Saudi, August 06, 2020:   Being the first of its kinds in the city, Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh continues to create a benchmark for the serviced residence industry with its niche offerings. Part of the portfolio of the leading international lodging owner-operators ‘The Ascott Limited’, the property features the most exclusive amenities. Offering luxuriously adorned and spaciously furnished Studio, One and Two-bedroom hotel apartments, comprehensive facilities include the city’s first outdoor swimming pool dedicated to women on the 27th floor, along with other health & leisure facilities and a comprehensive conference room. For business travellers, the property is strategically located on the King Abdullah Financial District and is a 20 minutes’ drive from Riyadh’s King Khalid International ......read more

“Saudi’s construction sector to see faster recovery with the utilisation of drones in the ‘new normal’ - FEDS CEO”, for immediate publication.                                                                                                                                  Highlights:   • A recent report released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Housing showed that the housing and construction sector has surged by 8.03 per cent in 2019 following its major projects in ......read more

Binyah carrying out the excavation, backfilling, and earthworks for Phase I of Triple Bay masterplan    Saudi Arabian Parsons providing construction supervision services   Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples, with Chief Executive Officer of Binyah, Fahad Almesfir Managing Director of Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd, Ken Murray with Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples     RIYADH – 09 JUNE 2020 – AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast, appointed Binyah, a Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company, to carry out the excavation, backfilling, and earthworks required to achieve the formation levels and grading of Phase I of the Triple Bay masterplan.    Binyah is joined onsite by Saudi Arabian ......read more

With a total of 140 cinema in 30 malls across the Kingdom and more than 5,314 job opportunity to be created     Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 January 2020:   Cinema investment in Saudi Arabia is expected to generate an estimated SAR 5 billion in construction during 2020, according to data published ahead of Cinema Build KSA 2020, which takes place at Fairmont, Riyadh from 19-20 February 2020.   The latest market research done by The Great Minds Group, partner of Cinema Build KSA 2020, predicts that KSA will witness investment in cinema projects estimated to reach SAR 5 billion during 2020, with 140 cinemas planned to open in 30 malls.    The Saudi cinema industry will see enormous growth and is set to become the leader in the region and has already gained attention from cinema stakeholders ......read more

The deal was signed at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) in Riyadh and marks the debut of the Millennium Central brand in KSA   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (23 January 2020) – Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East, the region’s fastest-growing hotel management company, announced the signing  of  its first Millennium Central property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Hasaad Real Estate, on stage at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC), held in Riyadh from 21-22 January, 2020. Following the opening of the first Millennium Central hotel in Downtown Dubai just six months ago, Millennium Central Jeddah will mark the brand’s debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is the fourth hotel in the Millennium Central brand portfolio. A ......read more

Expands footprint across luxury and midscale categories    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 23, 2020:  IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced two new properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Further strengthening its foothold in the luxury segment in KSA, IHG has signed a management agreement for InterContinental Dammam in partnership with Salem Mohammed Al Qahtani. To cater to the need for more branded midscale accommodation in Riyadh, IHG has also signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz in partnership with Saleh Alsalamah and Partner Companies.  The agreements were announced at Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) 2020 in Riyadh.    Opening in 2024, InterContinental Dammam will be ......read more

The largest cluster property of Millennium hotels and resorts MEA welcomes a widely recognized new cluster general manager Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -  January 05, 2020:  Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, the largest cluster property of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, is proudly announcing the appointment of a new cluster general manager, who is an award-winning GM with an extensive international experience that extends over 23 year. Graduated from the American university in Cairo with a bachelor degree in business administration – hospitality industry and a master degree from HotelSchool – The Hague, Mohamed Abdel Fattah accepted many senior assignments throughout his successful career in various international hotel chains in the region including Accor, Hilton and Marriot. Mr. Abdel ......read more

IHG increases its portfolio bringing the modern and stylish lifestyle brand to the waterfront of the Arabian Gulf       Al Khobar, KSA, 24 December 2019:   Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its second voco™ hotel: voco® Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in partnership with KSA-based developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co.   Offering a spacious, modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests, voco® Al Khobar boasts 130 rooms, embodies the characteristics of voco™ with exclusive features and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay. Every guest will experience the voco® signature ‘come on in’ warm welcome, promising a swift and simple check in, with every room equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, ......read more

Sheikh Duaij Al-Khalifa and Ahmed Al Nabhan were among the honourees  Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 22 December, 2019:   In the presence of senior sales managers of 47 hotels of Millennium hotels and resorts MEA, Khaled Al Shareef of Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem honours media and public figures in Kuwait at the Gala event of the second Millennium roadshow this year. The Gala event aimed to honour public figures supporting social activities in GCC and the Arab world, on a larger scale, utilizing media and culture as their ultimate instrumentals to leave a positive social footprint. On Thursday 5 December 2019, Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA hosted its second roadshow this year in Kuwait disclosing its ambitious plans to expand in the region with the opening of 35 new hotels and setting a ......read more

The Middle East’s fastest-growing hotel management company sets out ambitious strategy to establish a presence in every region kingdom-wide   Dubai, UAE - 22 December, 2019:   Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA, the region’s fastest-growing hotel management company, has revealed ambitious development plans for Saudi Arabia with a goal of operating 25 hotels kingdom-wide by 2025. The group, which currently operates nine hotels across Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah and Hail and has seven hotels under development in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Jizan and Tabouk, is targeting strategic locations in every region across the country as it maps out its blueprint for growth over the next five years.   “Most hotel chains target the primary cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Makkah for expansion, ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2019:   December is a very special month for Shaza Al Madina as it celebrates its 9th anniversary. On the occasion, the hotel has unveiled an exceptional promotion for its guests whereby they can book a Junior Suite directly for SAR 999 only including breakfast buffet and dinner to stay between 1st to 19th December 2019. Discovery members can enjoy a 15% discount on all food and beverage consumptions and laundry services.  Amjad Irshaidat, Country General Manager for Shaza Hotels in KSA, stated, “We are delighted to celebrate this special occasion with our guests who are the real reason behind our success. It is with a great sense of fulfillment that we celebrate our 9th anniversary and move into the 10th year of operation. We are proud of our accomplishments over the ......read more

 Valuable wedding package with 30% discount on banquet services   Makkah, KSA - December 12, 2019:  Planning a wedding can be intimidating sometimes especially when people expect a grand ballroom wedding and can’t find the right place to celebrate, but a wedding at M Hotel Makkah by Millennium can be only exciting and joyful.  Located at the heart of the holy city of Makkah, M Hotel Makkah by Millennium provides an exceptional chance to brides and grooms to celebrate and rejoice with their families and friends. Wishing them a great fortune in their journey together, the hotel offers couples looking for to enter the golden cage and perpetuate their most special night, a headache-free wedding night with its complete wedding package and a discount of 30%. Being a home of two grand ballrooms that ......read more

SDRPY and SU from UK Government train more than 80 professionals from across 14 Saudi government entities  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 13, 2019:   Officials of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) have jointly organized the 1st Saudi-UK Stabilization Workshop with counterparts from the Stabilisation Unit (SU) of the Department for International Development (DFID), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Ministry of Defense (MoD), UK Embassy Riyadh and UK Embassy Yemen. The workshop is covering the UK's approach to stabilization, security and justice sector stabilization, the UK's Fusion Doctrine, and the Whole of Government Approach. The workshop is aimed at sharing views and experiences on stabilization principles and lessons learned from different contexts, ......read more

Effort Paves Way for More Development and Reconstruction in Yemen Following Riyadh Agreement     RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 11, 2019:  A joint workshop of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Yemen, entitled "The Future of Development and Reconstruction in Yemen," kicked off Sunday morning at the headquarters of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) in Riyadh. In attendance are Prime Minister of Yemen Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed, SDRPY Supervisor-General Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jabir, a number of ministerial officials of the Yemeni government, Saudi Assistant Minister for International Financial Affairs Abdul Aziz Al-Rasheed, and SDRPY personnel. At the opening, Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Saeed explained that the Kingdom's support through ......read more

 KENZO is pleased to announce the store opening of a new store located at Mall of Arabia in Jeddah. November 10, 2019:  The store features KENZO’s identity within the space, from interior design to the versatile collections. The new KENZO store connects with the local ambiance while engaging with the worlds of creativity and modernity. The 111-square-meter space displays large mirrors and aluminum racks that showcase pieces from the latest collections. The aesthetic is sophisticated and clean with a friendly and colorful atmosphere. Spanning the area, the store showcases the KENZO ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear collections, with a focus on bags. The collections feature garments that strike the perfect balance between youthful, streetwear and classic looks. The store will further carry the ......read more

Hosted by Emirati photographer Obaid Al Budoor who shares with us his personal hospitality journey in the Holy City  The 4-part series is airing now on National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s YouTube Channel   November 10 2019:   National Geographic Abu Dhabi announced today the release of a new short format series in partnership with Accor, providing viewers a behind-the-scenes insight on the sprawling growth of the hotel infrastructure sector in the Holy City of Makkah, Saudi Arabia to meet the needs of the ever-growing number of pilgrims throughout the year.  Hosted by Emirati National Geographic photographer Obaid Al Budoor, the 4-part mini-series showcases the vast infrastructure developments in Makkah over the past decade, highlighting the city’s efforts to accommodate Muslim pilgrims ......read more

Four-part ‘a Look Into Accor’ Programme, Hosted by Emirati Photographer Obaid Al Budoor, Goes Behind the Scenes at Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel Properties in the Holy City   November 10, 2019:    Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, has partnered with free-to-air Arabic documentary channel, National Geographic Abu Dhabi, to produce a four-part series showcasing its world-class pilgrim hospitality services at its Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel properties in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.   Airing now, ‘A look into Accor’ follows the personal hospitality journey of host, Emirati photographer Obaid Al Budoor, glancing behind the scenes at Raffles Makkah Palace; Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel; Swissôtel Al Maqam; and Swissôtel Makkah, to discover how their expert ......read more

The hotel is being crowned at the Arabian Travel Awards over the 1,896 hotels operate in Makkah Makkah, KSA (30 October 2019):   M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, the 5-star hotel located at the heart of the holy city of Makkah, wins the “Best 5 Star Hotel in Makkah” at the Gala ceremony of the Arabian Travel Awards 2019. After recently being crowned as “Best Value Luxury Hotel Award” at “The Hotel of the Year Awards”, this recognition reflects quality levels of the services being provided by the hotel against the best value and a range of comprehensive facilities.  On 22 October 2019, the Gala ceremony of the Arabian Travel Awards took place at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina in the presence of top regional hoteliers, renowned public figures, and tourism and ......read more

Millennium Taiba and Al Aqeeq are positive about the strong and sustained impact of the new program Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (October 27, 2019) – Millennium Taiba and Al Aqeeq, 5-star hotels at the heart of Madinah, are strongly optimistic about the demand to be created post the launch of the new tourist visa program in the kingdom Saudi Arabia. Initially available to the US, British and EU’s Schengen zone, tourists from 49 countries will be eligible for the new visa with convenient facilities.   The kingdom received 24,000 visitors within just 10 days from the launch of the new program, where tourists can get their visa on arrival after applying on the online portal. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage announces that the governments look forward to attracting 100 million ......read more

October 27, 2019:    With the weather cooling down, it is the perfect time to visit Saudi Arabia. Shaza Hotels has announced superb promotions across its hotels in the Kingdom that will allow travellers to make some great savings while enjoying some amazing benefits.   Shaji Abu Salih, Corporate Director – Business Development, Shaza Hotels, said, “The tourism industry in Saudi Arabia is on a renaissance now, thanks to Vision 2030 and its leaders. The country has an abundance of natural, historical and cultural surprises, which will be now open to the world at large canvas.   With the revolutionary reforms like relaxed visa policies, hotel accommodation regulations and immense infrastructural developments & planning in tourism, Saudi Arabia has taken a new leap in the global tourism ......read more

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 21, 2019:   /PRNewswire/Knowledge Bylanes -- Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jabir said today that Saudi-American cooperation has developed the capabilities of more than 60 young professionals from various ministries in the Kingdom in the field of stabilization and containment of conflict. The training is designed to prepare and equip subjects with knowledge in light of current and future needs for daily work on resolving complex and aggravated issues in conflict areas, and specifically on furthering the development of Yemen. This came during a speech delivered by Al Jabir on Sunday morning at the opening of the second stabilization workshop, organized by SDRPY, in the presence of US ......read more

The hotel will cater to the increasing number of religious tourists visiting the country   20 October 2019:  IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with leading hospitality supplier, The Arabian Hospitality Company, to open Holiday Inn Madinah West in 2022. The new property will cater to the influx of religious tourists expected as part of Vision 2030 and reinforces IHG’s commitment to expand its presence and diversify its portfolio across the Kingdom.   Once completed, the 700-key property will be IHG’s fourth hotel in Madinah, joining InterContinental Dar Al Hijra, InterContinental Dar Al Iman, and Crowne Plaza Madinah. Conveniently located in one of the most frequented pilgrimage areas in Saudi Arabia, Holiday ......read more

Out of 2.5 million pilgrims, 24,481 stayed in the hotels Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (October 1, 2019) – Millennium Taiba and Al Aqeeq, 5-star hotels at the heart of Madinah, reveal exciting statistics about their performance during the last season of Hajj. Total of 24,481 pilgrims put their trust in the hotels to provide them with comfort while performing Hajj rituals.  The hotels prepared perfectly for the last Hajj season. Millennium Taiba Hotel associated with health affairs to vaccine its employees since Muslims are coming from every corner of the world, the employees might be quite vulnerable and openly exposed to various types of viruses and diseases. Millennium Taiba Hotel also prepare a welcoming Arabic coffee, dates, and flowers to the “Hujaj”. Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel prepared 1600 meal ......read more

Modon Properties awards project to three contractors with work expected to start in October Al Mehairbi: The project is aligned with the future vision of Abu Dhabi to meet citizen’s housing requirements Al Sahi: Riyadh City project is progressing according to construction schedule The current project covers 8.4 million square meters   Abu Dhabi, UAE, 22 September 2019: In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and following the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to build a modern community that adheres to the highest sustainability standards, Modon Properties (Modon), a development company mandated by the Abu Dhabi government to build vibrant and ......read more