Author: Editorial Team
Dining is not an impersonal experience. Behind every memorable meal that one has had, there is a person — a chef, a waiter, a helper — who’s warmth has etched the experience in your minds and hearts. Today, as the hospitality industry navigates uncertainty, a unique initiative has been designed to help the workers — from bartenders, waiters, chefs and baristas to hostesses, supervisors and back-of-house teams — affected by current circumstances. The Art of Hosting, a local catering and events agency, has launched a programme, Family Meal, to support them by offering gourmet meals prepared by top chefs.…
JEDDAH — For many Saudi travelers last Eid, it was a rediscovery of destinations closer to home, as Red Sea resorts entered a more active phase and became increasingly accustomed to receiving guests at scale. That shift was reflected in the numbers. Red Sea resorts emerged as one of the strongest-performing segments of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a surge in domestic travel during Ramadan and Eid. According to the Ministry of Tourism’s Q1 2026 performance report, occupancy at ultra-luxury Red Sea resorts reached 82% during the final 10 days of Ramadan, reflecting…
MAKKAH — In three separate incidents, three Saudi citizens and 19 residents were arrested for violating Hajj regulations. Hajj Security Forces arrested two citizens for violating Hajj regulations and instructions by transporting 17 Pakistani residents through unpaved roads and valleys in an attempt to enter Makkah and remain there without obtaining a Hajj permit. Authorities apprehended them and took legal action against them. In a related incident, Makkah region police arrested a citizen for posting fraudulent and misleading advertisements on social media offering fake entry permits to Makkah. He was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal…
Followers of Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, on X, are more used to tweets from him announcing major projects, new milestones on the emirate’s path to being the best city in the world to live in, or glimpses of his personal life. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, a brief but powerful message was conveyed by the UAE royal through the social media platform. “The soul of Dubai is found in its people,” Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, said in the…
DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mashreq Bank recorded a net profit after tax of AED1.927 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to AED1.792 billion in the same period of 2025, reflecting a growth of 8 percent year-on-year, while net profit before tax reached AED2.28 billion, marking a 9 percent increase year-on-year. According to a statement issued today, the bank recorded revenues of AED3.426 billion during the first quarter of the current year, compared to AED3.12 billion in the corresponding period last year, representing a growth of 10 percent. Total assets reached AED344.305 billion by the end of…
As students across Dubai juggle a mix of in-person and remote learning after a prolonged stretch of online classes, the transition has brought its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to rebuilding social connections and a sense of routine. For 16-year-old Dubai student Mehrin Shiras, the changing state of affairs highlighted a gap that needed to be filled. As a result, the Year 12 student and Head Girl at Repton Dubai launched ‘The Third Space’, a student-led initiative offering free creative sessions for children struggling with the loss of routine, social interaction and a sense of belonging. “The…
WASHINGTON, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — Apple on Thursday forecast sales that beat expectations, even as it said it expected to continue to face chip supply constraints, sending shares up more than 3%. Apple executives said they expect sales growth of 14% to 17% in the current fiscal third quarter, which was above Wall Street estimates of 9.5% growth to $102.93 billion, according to data from LSEG. Apple reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, with customers showing eagerness to buy a new MacBook model, according to Reuters. Apple said sales and profits were $111.18 billion and $2.01 per share for the fiscal…
“Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has honoured the winners of the Erth Dubai Awards, which celebrate the emirate’s identity, heritage and aim at the preservation of collective memory. Announced by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum over 12 months ago, Erth Dubai is considered one of the largest awards dedicated to cultural and social documentation. The announcement of the winners’ names was made at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, shared photos from the event on his X account. “Across platforms, there were more than 14 million…
Ryan Courson. Seasoned finance executive combines dual expertise as both a technology investor and a CFO of fast-growth AI companies Dubai — IFS, the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Ryan Courson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Courson joins IFS at a moment of considerable momentum, as the company continues to set the pace for Industrial AI adoption at enterprise scale, and as demand for IFS.ai capabilities accelerate across every region and industry it serves. Mark Moffat, CEO, IFS, said: “IFS is executing at a level that very few software businesses in the world can match…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) stated that the Saudi regions experienced exceptional weather during April, marked by moderate to heavy rainfall across all regions in a notable climatic scene reflecting the diversity of the Kingdom’s atmosphere and its exposure to spring weather conditions. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani said that what the Kingdom’s regions experienced during April represents a distinctive climatic condition. He noted that most Saudi regions were affected by varying rainfall levels, reflecting the nature of weather fluctuations during spring, while also supporting water reserves and contributing to improved vegetation cover. Al-Qahtani said that the Kingdom…