Technology
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Makkah hotel searches jump 21%, digital booking reshapes Saudi Ramadan travel
In terms of booking channels, the data highlights a mobile-led approach to trip planning, hotel bookings and domestic flight reservations within the Kingdom.
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Burger King pilots AI chatbot in employee headsets to enhance friendliness scores
The AI connects drive-thru conversations, kitchen equipment, inventory systems, and billing data into one seamless ecosystem.
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PaySelect launches game-changing platform to help UAE hotels slash hidden payment costs
Through PaySelect’s network of regulated partners, hospitality businesses can collect international payments via local accounts in key source markets like Europe, the UK, and the US.
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Uber partners with Irish drone firm Manna to launch airborne deliveries in Europe
Manna’s drones can deliver small packages, from meals to phone chargers to medication, in roughly three minutes, flying at heights up to 80 meters before descending to drop off orders.
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Wego tracks 9% booking surge for Kuwait as Hala February, National Day drive travel frenzy
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.
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KFH Egypt brings Apple Pay to table, letting customers pay with wave of wrist
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.
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Slang AI raises US$36M to give restaurants AI-voice that never sleeps
Slang’s platform ensures every call gets answered while generating valuable data about customer behavior.
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Radisson, Amadeus launch AI-Powered API to modernize hotel distribution
The new API connection updates instantly with Radisson’s system, ensuring travel sellers worldwide access live rates, room types, and availability without delays or manual reconciliation.
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Egypt’s brightest young minds hack the future of tourism in Capgemini AI challenge
Teams built AI tour guides that personalize itineraries, AR-led storytelling that brings ancient history to life, predictive demand insights that help tourism operators prepare for visitor surges, and real-time translation tools that break down language barriers.