• Basamh Gains Real-Time Decision-Making in FMCG with SAP Solutions     RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — 5 May 2021:  Basamh Trading and Industries Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful purpose-led fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) businesses in in the Middle East and Africa, announced today its digital transformation is driving the GCC’s USD 253 billion retail market.   Thanks to robust population growth, the rise in e-commerce, and multi-national brands entering the region, the GCC’s retail market has topped USD 253 billion, according to Alpen Capital.   Basamh, with top brands Goody, Cofique, and Treva, and a distributor of a range of quality brands such as Perfetto, Betty Croker, Nature Valley, Bugles, Best Mix, Glade, Raid, Pledge and Windex, is ......read more

Saudi - April 12, 2021:  Committed to providing guests heartwarming experiences to cherish this Ramadan, the hotel Elaf Jeddah - Red Sea Mall welcomes the blessed season in an authentic Hejazi atmosphere filled with tradition and generosity.   The hotel launched a special room package with exclusive rates and privileges for its domestic travelers across the kingdom. The package includes a tranquil stay at one of the guestrooms, complimentary children’s gifts at check-in, Hejazi themed set menu for a delicious Ramadan Iftar at Kinda restaurant, and a set menu for a scrumptious Suhur in-room so that guests can enjoy the privacy and comfort of their rooms. Elaf Jeddah - Red Sea Mall is renowned for its optimal location in the heart of north Jeddah’s new business district. The five-star hotel adjoins one of ......read more

Hotel launches “It’s time to travel” campaign February 04, 2021:  Shaza Makkah, the 5-Star hotel among the first in line hotels in Jabal AlKa’bah to Al Masjid Al Haram, is gearing up to receive the Umra pilgrims as the Kingdom eases travel restrictions.  The lovely winter weather is also attracting local travellers within the Kingdom, seeking to enjoy the great scenery and heritage provided by the city of Makkah. Inspired by the classic Silk Route heritage, Shaza Makkah combines true middle eastern hospitality with the sophisticated designs that evoke wonder, artistry, the beauty of shapes, and colours, making it the perfect luxury escape, in its respective way, that will immediately embrace you with absolute serenity.  Travellers can take advantage of the ongoing “It’s ......read more

Discounted rates and unique guests’ experience      Saudi – January 6th, 2021:  Shaza Riyadh, the contemporary luxury 5-star hotel residence situated next to the iconic Al Rajhi Grand Mosque at the heart of Riyadh city, has unveiled its exclusive staycation offer. Aiming to create mesmerising memories and bringing joy to families, the new package marks the beginning of a new year.   The “It’s Time” offer, rewards guests with 25% off on room rates and 20% off on dining and spa for bookings with 2 nights and above. Valid for stays from January 5th to March 31st, 2021, the new staycation package also offers free dining experience to children below 12 while staying with their parents, and it can be claimed for confirmed bookings via Shaza Hotels official website using the ......read more

January 04, 2021:   Offering the residents of KSA the perfect New Year’s escape, The Ascott Limited welcomes family and friends to a luxurious retreat at Ascott Corniche Al Khobar. Part of the brand’s prestigious portfolio, the property is locally popular for its exclusive serviced apartments and recreational facilities that include a swimming pool, gymnasium, restaurant, guest lounge and business facilities. Offering studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms, the serviced property is located steps away from the picturesque and tranquil corniche. Guests are welcome to step into Ascott Corniche Al Khobar for a pampering stay and step out for a calm stroll along the serene corniche. To uplift confidence and safety, the property is accredited with the renowned Bureau Veritas certificate in line with the brand’s ......read more

- Danube store opened at Fayfa Avenue in Jeddah; BinDawood Holding’s portfolio grows to 74 stores - State-of-the-art supermarket comprising Danube Star Bakery, Meat, Fresh Fruit sections and non-food items   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - 30 December 2020:   BinDawood Holding Co. (Tadawul: 4161 and the “Company”), one of the leading grocery retail operators of hypermarkets and supermarkets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (‘KSA’), announced the opening of a new Danube store in Jeddah located in Fayfa Avenue on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street (Previously known as Tahlia). The launch of this store marks Danube’s expansion to 47 locations across Saudi Arabia, in line with the brand’s growth strategy and the demand for modern grocery retailing in the ......read more

United Arab Emirates -  November 21, 2020:   Tory Burch announces the opening of a new boutique at Mode Al Faisaliah Mall, a luxury shopping center in Riyadh, on November 15. The new store further extends the brand’s footprint in Saudi Arabia, complementing its boutiques in Jeddah, Al Khobar and Riyadh.  It will be the 24th Tory Burch location in the Middle East since launching in Dubai in 2011. A wide assortment of the Tory Burch collection will be available at the new boutique including ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags and accessories.    The store’s façade is distinguished by a green awning and orange lacquer doors– signature Tory Burch design details. In keeping with all Tory Burch retail locations, the interior has an inviting, residential feel.  Oak panel walls, cane tables ......read more

Cristal Amaken Riyadh has been declared winner of the coveted ‘Saudi Arabia’s Leading New Hotel 2020’ trophy at the 27th Annual World Travel Awards. Saudi -  November 11, 2020:   Commenting on the achievement, Menno De Boer, Chief Operating Officer – Consulting General Manager, Cristal Amaken Hotel, stated, “The World Travel Awards is the most sought-after travel and tourism recognition and we are truly honoured to have been voted Saudi Arabia’s Leading New Hotel 2020 by both industry professionals as well as our guests. These challenging times make this prestigious accolade extra special. The extraordinary efforts of our owners, management and team to provide uncompromising services throughout the pandemic have been recognized by the voters for which we are extremely grateful. It ......read more

Saudi -  November 08, 2020:    Offering the residents of Saudi Arabia an escape in the pleasant winters, The Ascott Limited has recently introduced the Residents Special Promotion across its properties in the country. Part of its participating portfolio is Citadines Al Salamah Jeddah, Ascott’s stylish and comfortable serviced apartments in the popular Salamah Street.   Featuring studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms, the property offers savvy travellers a vibrant lifestyle with well adorned living and dining areas. Guests can step in and enjoy an exclusive range of global amenities, which include a gymnasium, restaurant & café, outdoor games area, conference facilities and more. Parallelly, the neighborhood is adorned with shopping and dining avenues where guests can treat themselves to the perfect ......read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5th November 2020:  Arabian Centres Company, the largest owner, developer and operator of contemporary lifestyle malls in Saudi Arabia will implement Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, as part of a major core business process transformation. The initiative will help Arabian Centres Company enhance business efficiency, deliver unique omni channel customer experience, introduce innovative services and prepare a digital ready workforce.  “Customer expectations and priorities for a retail experience have changed dramatically over the past few months, and while our 21 lifestyle malls across 11 cities can cater to more than 100 million visitors, we now need to introduce a more innovative omni channel retail experience for our vast customer base”, said Faisal Aljedaie, Chief Executive Officer, ......read more

International hospitality standards with high preventive measures  September 27, 2020:  With the gradual return of many commercial activities in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem hotels have completed all reopening preparations and will start receiving Makkah visitors on 1st October.  The two hotels provide quality services with international standards and adopt the highest safety and preventive measures. Shafqaat Bukhari, Cluster General Manager, Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, said: “Guests safety is our top priority and maintaining hygiene and cleanliness is paramount in the hospitality industry. We want every guest to feel safe and comfortable at our properties.”  “We follow all standards and regulations of the Saudi Ministry of Tourism to ......read more

• 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