AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

This comprehensive rollout is expected to be completed by early 2026, reinforcing the company’s dedication to passenger connectivity and comfort.

Domestic passenger traffic on the continent rose slightly by 200,000 to reach 18.7 million, while intra-Africa travel dropped sharply to 17.6 million from 21.2 million, weighed down by high taxes, visa restrictions, and geopolitical tensions.

The tower spans approximately 3,600 square meters, about the footprint of a small soccer field, standing out as a sleek, slender landmark within Dubai’s tightly built urban landscape.

Every site affected by this change will be thoroughly evaluated in coordination with current license holders and campus administrators to ensure a smooth transition that maintains operational continuity and fosters strong stakeholder collaboration.

The resolution applies to a wide spectrum of hospitality establishments, from conventional hotels and tourist villages to boutique and heritage properties, eco-friendly stays, and third-category holiday home units.

Domestic tourism continues to be a key driver, with spending exceeding SAR105 billion (approximately US$40 billion), reflecting an 18% increase by Q3 2025.

The program examined key issues including boosting profitability in the shifting platform economy, leveraging technology and data to enhance operational efficiency, and finding the right balance between creativity and commercial viability, core challenges facing today’s dining businesses.

Nessim brings more than ten years of strategic financial and operational expertise from his tenure at Orascom Development, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and held several senior positions across the MENA region.

The service launched on December 2 and now operates four times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The feature is fully embedded in Sweetgreen’s ordering platform, automatically updating macro values in real time as customers adjust their ingredients.