Digital layer helps redefine luxury tourism

Red Sea Global (RSG) is building a new future for luxury tourism, driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. With sustainability at its core, RSG is crafting unparalleled guest experiences and efficient operations across vast, diverse landscapes. Its...

TDF Concludes Second Edition of the “Grow Tourism Accelerator” with 17 Startups Showcasing Innovation

The Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Saudi Arabia’s national enabler of the tourism sector, has concluded the Grow Tourism Accelerator – Second Cohort Demo Day in Riyadh. Organized by (TDF Grow), the Fund’s non-financial enablement arm, the event...

UiPath opens Riyadh office to support Vision 2030 via AI, skills development

Alexandru Mihailciuc, Mark Gibbs, Daniel Dines, and Sara Al-Alsheikh. New Riyadh office inaugurated by local officials; Second Edition of Saudi Digital Academy Bootcamp launched to train and certify Saudi automation talent. Riyadh — UiPath, a...

Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Prostate Cancer Screening Among Northern Saudi Males: Implications for Improving Screening Adherence and Early Detection

Introduction Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among men worldwide, accounting for approximately 14.2% of new cancer cases in men, according to the Global Cancer Observatory database of the International Agency for...

Red Sea Global targets Italy in first step beyond Saudi

Luxury resort developer Red Sea Global plans to expand beyond Saudi Arabia, its CEO John Pagano told Reuters, with a first project abroad focused on tourism and hospitality in Italy. Pagano also said on Wednesday that he will be joining the board...

Tourist Flow to Moscow Remains Strong: Over 126,000 Visitors from the Middle East in the First Half of 2025

Moscow — Moscow continues to strengthen its position as one of the most attractive travel destinations for visitors from the Middle East. According to the Moscow City Tourism Committee, more than 126,000 tourists from the Gulf region visited the...

What is Kafala system: Saudi Arabia’s reforms to benefit millions of Indian migrant workers

World News Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala system, giving 13 million migrant workers freedom to change jobs and travel. Part of Vision 2030, the reform aims to improve labour rights and align with international standards....

Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging fees to workers

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging any fees to domestic workers, including those related to recruitment, work permits, transfer of services, or change of profession, the Saudi Gazette reported. Under the new regulations,...

Autumn Events in Riyadh: A Joyful Ambience

One of the most notable seasons is the autumn events in Riyadh, which give the Saudi capital a lovely personality that combines inventiveness, culture, and amusement. Riyadh comes alive and sparkles with light throughout this season, with...

SAUDIA Airline Begins Operations from VIA’s New Terminal 1

SAUDIA Airline has officially commenced operations from the newly inaugurated Terminal 1 of Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another milestone in the airport’s ongoing expansion and modernization efforts. A special ceremony was held...

What Was Kafala System? Everything About the Sponsorship Law and How Its Abolition Will Benefit Millions of Migrant Labourers in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, October 22: As many as 13 million migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from a landmark reform as the kingdom officially abolishes its decades-old Kafala system. This controversial sponsorship framework had long dictated the...

Completion date for the world's tallest building is finally revealed - set to house a hotel and observatory

After a seven-year hiatus, construction on the world's tallest building, which will house a luxury hotel and observatory deck, has resumed - and its completion date has finally been announced. Saudi Arabia is currently developing Jeddah Tower,...

Downtown struggles mean travel retail “improving but remains negative” – L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus

The inter-related but contrasting fortunes of North Asian travel retail and the Mainland China local market were the subject of discussion on L’Oréal’s earnings call yesterday following the French beauty house’s Q3 and nine-month results announced...

Dhamani 1969 opens flagship boutique at Solitaire Riyadh

The fine jewellery house brings over five decades of craftsmanship and creativity to the Kingdom's capital RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new chapter for one of the world's most esteemed family-run fine jewellery...

Saudia unveils fashion brand at Riyadh Fashion Week

The brand, SV by Saudia, is billed as the airline’s first foray into the fashion and lifestyle sector, “inspired by our identity, creating endless opportunities for customers to engage with us in a fashionable, elegant, creative and comfortable...

Luxury hospitality and tourism emerge as the growth engine of global luxury market

While the global luxury sector is experiencing a period of volatility, one segment continues to defy the trend: luxury hospitality and tourism. According to Bain & Company experts Sami Abdul Rahman and Jack Nolan, the Middle East is at the...

MENA hospitality market value set to top US$487 billion by 2032 amid unprecedented tourism expansion

Hotel construction reaches all-time high; KSA leads project pipeline according to data released ahead of FHS World 2025 Dubai, 22 October 2025. The value of MENA’s hospitality market is set to grow from US$310 billion in 2025 to more than US$487...

UAE Receives 72,000 Hajj Applications For 2026 6,228 Spots Available

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Approximately 72,000 people applied for the Hajj package for the upcoming season using the authority's app and website before registration closed on October 9, 2025, announced the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and...

Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is headed to the White House next month to meet with the very same man he came to see on his last trip in 2018, US President Donald Trump. The Financial Times is reporting that the crown prince is...

GWS will discuss future of wellness in travel, hospitality

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that a hot topic at its conference, being held in Dubai from November 18 to 21, will be the shifting consumer desires and the best new ideas emerging in the wellness tourism space. The pandemic...