Saudi Arabia

Spanning over 4,500 square meters, the Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Masar will feature 1,100 guest rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, event facilities including a ballroom, a fitness centre, kids club, and retail spaces.

The resort will host Nyssa Beach, a women-only beach club offering a spa, wellness facilities, and curated social and workspaces.

In his new role, Ahmed is tasked with driving Rixos’ expansion in Saudi Arabia, overseeing new hotel launches, financial strategy, and partnerships that strengthen the brand’s position in the luxury all-inclusive segment.

Riyadh Season 2025’s success reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal to diversify its economy by bolstering cultural, entertainment, and tourism sectors, attracting visitors from across the globe.

Under the new programme, both countries will collaborate on joint tourism promotion and marketing, professional training and capacity building, sustainable tourism initiatives, and the exchange of best practices.

The initiative focuses not only on operational skills but also on cultivating confidence, leadership, and cultural authenticity to shape Saudi and global hospitality.

The developments include Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences Riyadh, and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels – 3 & 4 in Makkah.

The fund also announced a financing deal worth SAR 700 million (US$187 million) with Modern Choice Development to bring Earth Hotels to Riyadh, featuring 86 rooms on 11,762 sqm.

The airline operates five weekly flights with its Airbus A321 aircraft, which will increase to six later this year.

This new service marks SalamAir’s fifth destination within Saudi Arabia, joining Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam in expanding the airline’s regional network.