UAE
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Drift Dubai launches ‘Le Midi’ to elevate business lunch experience
The Le Midi concept draws inspiration from the traditional French midday pause, a cultural practice centered on slowing down and savoring quality food in good company.
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Riding the wave: Jumeirah teams up with Emirates GBR SailGP, bringing Arabian hospitality to global race events
The collaboration will allow Jumeirah to curate distinctive experiences around race weekends while accessing global audiences across its key markets.
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Premier Inn doubles gulf footprint with US$545M deal for 3,500 new hotel keys
The new properties will target Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Jeddah, with a laser focus on city centre and airport locations, exactly where travellers need reliable, great-value stays most.
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DoubleTree by Hilton, Dubai welcomes Middle East’s finest General Manager, Elif Yazoglu
In 2025, Yazoglu was named among the Middle East’s Best 30 General Managers and Best 30 Women Leaders by Hozpitality Group.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ghida Alsultan acquires Simple Burger for US$6M
According to Ghida Alsultan, the acquisition aligns with the company’s expansion strategy in the fast-food sector.
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Deliveroo’s full life campaign expands smart vending support to fight food insecurity in Dubai
The expansion will strategically place these machines in new, high-need areas across the city, such as major mosques, labour accommodations, and other high-traffic zones.
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Dubai welcomes record-smashing 19.59M visitors in 2025 – DET
The impressive growth was powered by a brilliantly diverse mix of travelers from across the globe. Western Europe remained the top source, sending 4.1 million visitors (21% of the total).
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Park Hyatt Dubai appoints Ersev Demiroz as General Manager, leveraging 35 years of global luxury experience
A key strategic priority for Demiroz will be overseeing significant new developments at the resort, including the upcoming launch of the Solenna Villas and the addition of Royal and Executive Villas.
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Sunset Hospitality merges with UAE’s Solutions Group to create lifestyle hospitality powerhouse
This acquisition is a core part of SHG’s investment-led growth strategy, focused on integrating high-performing operators with proven concepts.
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Sharjah entrepreneurs advocate for tech-enabled, soul-driven hospitality future at SEF 2026
Organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the festival convened over 14,000 attendees, positioning entrepreneurship as a cultural and economic driver.