Coinciding with a major diplomatic visit by a royal delegation from Bahrain, leading French firms including aviation leader Thales, oil major Total, insurer AXA and leading asset managers Amundi and Tikehau Capital have today signed MoUs and agreements worth more than half a billion dollars with the Gulf Kingdom. This bring the total number of
It’s hard to stand out from the crowd when you’re one of 2,800 exhibitors – but the Moroccan National Provincial Tourist Office has been adjudged the Best Stand Design for its authentic representation of a typical Moroccan house at Arabian Travel Market 2019. Reproducing elements of both a ‘riad’ and a ‘dar’, the Moroccan stand
Underscoring the vital role that Egyptian art plays in the regional and global landscape, both Christie’s London and Christie’s Middle East are reaffirming the continued appeal of artworks from Egypt to private and institutional collectors around the globe. Next month, Christie’s will host a panel discussion on Egypt’s Creative Journey: Ancient, Modern & Contemporary, featuring
Technology has made the life of airport passengers much easier and digital transformation by using blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI) will further enhance the passengers’ experience to the next level. This was echoed by industry experts at Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF), which is co-located with the 19th edition of the Airport Show. In his
Cigna, a global health services company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and peace of mind, has announced the upcoming eighth edition of its monthly Cigna Park Run. To add an extra incentive for the participants, the company has partnered with Cycle Souq and Spartan Bikes to provide its active community of runners
JLL, the world’s leading real estate advisory firm, projects that the Middle East will continue to lead investments into Europe’s hotel sector in 2019 and beyond – growing from the $3.2bn of capital flows recorded in 2018. JLL’s Hotel Investment Outlook 2019 reports that Europe’s hotel sector received the largest amount of cross border investments
Tourism will play a major role in reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil revenues, according to experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019. In a panel discussion titled ‘Why Tourism is Saudi’s New ‘White Oil’’, which took place on ATM 2019’s Global Stage, representatives from Saudia Private Aviation (SPA), Dur Hospitality, Colliers International MENA,
