AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Regional neighbors are leading the charge, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Syria, and Bahrain top the list of source markets, proving Kuwait’s position as a cultural and events hub in the region.

Rather than offering a static Ramadan buffet, the majlis introduces weekly rotating menus, ensuring returning guests encounter new flavours and experiences throughout the Holy Month

This flexibility is crucial in a region where daily transaction limits often hinder high-value purchases like international flights.

With capacity soaring from 175,000 passengers annually to a staggering 1.6 million, that’s growth of more than 800%, a number that makes airport planners weak in the knees.

Barter now drives strategic direction for the entire portfolio, ensuring both hotels and the waterpark operate as a cohesive, world-class destination rather than separate entities.

Here’s an important takeaway: event-related trips now cost 25-40% more than standard corporate travel, even with airfares down 12% and hotel rates up just 2%.

The data reveals a fundamental shift in Ramadan shopping behavior: families are increasingly turning to on-demand delivery not just for convenience, but as a deliberate strategy to reclaim time during the month’s demanding daily rhythm.

The move lets diners settle restaurant bills, grocery hauls, and taxi rides with nothing more than a casual wrist flick, no wallet fishing, card swiping, or cash fumbling required.

Tourism analysts see this as a significant vote of confidence in Kenya’s ability to attract sophisticated international travelers.

Subsequently, the matter proceeded through the High Court of Kenya, which in February 2026 confirmed the legal standing of the government’s earlier termination, effectively closing the dispute and providing regulatory certainty around the cancelled transaction.