AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

With this, international partners across construction, design, operations and luxury branding will find extensive collaboration opportunities across the 151-property pipeline.

Selected participants will receive guidance on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and digital adoption, while gaining tools to strengthen their professional capacity and expand their role within tourism.

Two years after declaring bankruptcy and closing more than half of its U.S. locations, the company is aggressively pursuing international growth with a target of 1,000+ restaurants worldwide.

Despite challenges, January 2026 showed encouraging signs with African airlines recording 11.7% year-on-year passenger demand increase and cargo demand surging 18.2%, fastest growth of any region globally.

The Saudi Press Agency reported that the remarkable turnout highlights how the area’s historic squares have transformed into lively spaces where past and present dance together under Ramadan’s gentle light.

The second-phase extension, announced in an official circular issued March 7, continues covering hotel rooms and three daily meals for travelers.

Capella Diriyah represents the convergence of Saudi Arabia’s giga-project momentum with ultra-luxury branded residences and hotels targeting the highest-spending global travellers.

Today, the brand operates through three concepts: Crafted Connections, Purposeful Gatherings and Blended Travel. At Al Jubail, these principles shape every operation.

In November 2025, Somabay hosted Golf & Gourmet, transforming the destination into a hub of refined dining and championship golf.

Venues that embrace these standards as operational excellence rather than regulatory burden will differentiate themselves in an increasingly safety-conscious global tourism market.