AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Key priorities include restoring ecosystems through coral replanting initiatives, boosting local supply chains to 70% self-sufficiency via farm-to-table requirements, and unlocking US$2 million in low-interest green financing for SMEs.

Based in Riyadh, Dwidar manages government, corporate, travel agency, and luxury partnerships across Vision 2030 priority destinations, where tourism foreign investment has risen by 25%.

Launched in April 2025, the development combines a luxury hotel, branded residences, and The Trump private members’ club, highlighted by Dubai’s highest outdoor pool and Fifth Avenue–style penthouses overlooking the Burj Khalifa.

Early adopters including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc, RwandAir, and ASKY obtained UPR approvals for 30 city pairs, resulting in 1,393 flight hours saved, 5,000 tonnes of fuel conserved, 16,000 tonnes of CO₂ avoided, and annual operational savings of US$15 million.

Initial pilots in the UAE and Saudi Arabia indicate a projected 15% revenue boost through stronger direct sales, supported by MEA’s digital food ordering market growing at a 12% CAGR and expected to hit US$25 billion by 2028.

Foster + Partners’ coral-inspired design blends seamlessly with the surrounding protected reefs, while neuroscience-driven interiors create restorative spaces that reduce jet lag through Timeshifter-based protocols.

Director General Willie Walsh commended airlines for their “shock-absorbing resilience” as they navigate aerospace supply bottlenecks, record-high fleet ages exceeding 15 years, and ongoing geopolitical turmoil.

The talks focused on turning Egypt’s ambition of welcoming 30 million tourists by 2030 into a tangible investment plan, outlining a clear pathway to doubling that number in the years that follow.

In her new position, Turkmani will lead marketing and communications for Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf, and Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek.

This landmark agreement advances Alamtiazat Al Alamyah Food Stuff, from its long-standing role as a development partner since 2010 to the exclusive operator of Subway’s presence in Qatar.