Saudi Arabia is on course to welcome an estimated 30 million overnight tourists this year, according to research conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of ICAEW. Delegates from around the world are preparing to capitalise on this momentum and explore opportunities within the Kingdom’s thriving tourism sector at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will
Aramco retains status as most valuable Middle Eastern brand in global ranking, followed by ADNOC and stc Aramco’s brand value has witnessed a slight decrease to USD41.6 billion in 2024. While largely influenced by revenue changes, this decrease is also associated with a dip in perceived quality and reliability. That said, Aramco remains the most
The highly anticipated return of Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo is just days away and as excitement ramps up ahead of this year’s fabulous third edition, AlUla Moments has confirmed that fans still have time to purchase the remaining tickets. The world’s first-ever modern polo tournament in a desert environment is back in AlUla from
Marriott International has signed an agreement with NEOM to bring Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy to Sindalah, the luxury island destination in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast. Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy will offer premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations to meet the increased demand from families and younger travelers, who now seek more space and homely
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Aquellum, a luxury and experiential space embedded within the mountains, and the latest striking addition to the ongoing regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. With its foundations steeped in cutting-edge technology, avant-garde architecture and forward-thinking concepts, Aquellum will offer guests a taste of futuristic living through its
Gulf Capital (“GC”), one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of 100% of AmCan, the exclusive distributor of many of the top global sports nutrition brands across the MENA region, to a leading regional FMCG distributor operating
