Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel, and a JW Marriott property. “We are excited to work with NEOM to develop these two exciting properties
Globally-acclaimed Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan will take the stage at the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum to discuss the transformative power of storytelling in today’s interconnected world. The region’s largest gathering for media professionals is being organised from 26-27 September under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Naila Kiani, the fearless mountaineer based in Dubai, has yet again achieved an incredible milestone that will be etched in mountaineering history. Known for her unyielding determination and indomitable spirit, Naila has successfully reached the summit of Manaslu this morning at 6.15am (UAE time), the eighth-highest mountain in the world. This remarkable accomplishment marks her
The Organising Committee of the Arab Media Forum unveiled the agenda of the 21st edition of the annual event at a media briefing held today. Scheduled to take place from 26 to 27September under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler
The Uruq Bani Ma‘arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as announced by His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Chairman of the Heritage Commission. The decision was taken during
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, today opened trading on Wall Street for the day at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In ringing the bell at the heart of the financial world, Dr. Al Jaber had a clear and decisive message: the private sector must
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered airlifts to facilitate the dispatch of relief aid mobilised by the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to support people affected by the major humanitarian crisis in flood-devastated eastern Libya. His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al