4,200-room property marks major milestone in IHG’s ongoing legacy in the Kingdom 11 July 2019:  IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is continuing to expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia with the signing of voco Makkah in partnership with Maad International, among the Kingdom’s largest hospitality real estate development companies. The property will be the largest voco in the world, when operational in early 2020, and it will cater to the growing number of religious tourists in KSA. The 4,200-room hotel will take IHG’s portfolio in the country to over 19,500 rooms, solidifying IHG’s position as one of the largest hospitality players in Saudi Arabia.  voco Makkah will occupy a premium location within the greater Maad Hospitality Towers ......read more

• Combined-cycle power plant in Maisan will deliver electricity supply to more than three million Iraqis  • Siemens equipment includes F-class gas turbines, steam turbine, generators, main transformers and project supervision • Power Diagnostics Services to optimize performance, including employee training and know-how transfer   09 July  2019:    As part of its long-term support to expand Iraq’s power infrastructure, Siemens has received an order to supply gas and steam turbines and generators as well as long-term power generation services for the 840-megawatt (MW) Maisan Combined Cycle Power Plant, located in Maisan Governorate in the southern region of Iraq. Both CITIC Construction Co., Ltd., the engineering procurement and construction firm building the plant, and Iraqi ......read more

Do not miss the utmost captivating wedding and honeymoon packages this summer  Makkah, KSA (7 July 2019):  Summer is the season of special occasions and grand celebrations, and weddings are no exception. M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, a five-star hotel located at the heart of the holy city of Makkah, unveils an interesting and value offer for couples looking for to enter the golden cage and perpetuate their most special night. Being a home to two grand ballrooms that can easily accommodate more than 500 guests, the hotel rewards couples with an attractive wedding package to tie the knot and pursue their journey together with blessings at the heart of Makkah next to Al Masjed Al Haram. The package includes a dinner buffet for 50 invitees at Lotus Ballroom and a complimentary stay at an executive suite with a free ......read more

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 04 July 2019:   Makkah Construction and Development Co (MCDC), recently took over the management and operations of the hotel from Millennium & Copthorne Middle East Holdings Limited and is now operating its 5 stars hotel under the trade name of “Makkah Co. Hotel and Towers”.   There is no change in operations of the hotel and the management and hotel team ensured that the guests continue to enjoy the best spiritual experience at the closest accommodation to Holy Haram.  The Chairman along with the Board Members and senior management are determined to ensure a major renovation and upgrade of the property is underway at the earliest to continue to be the most desired hotel location for all pilgrims visiting Makkah Al Mukarrama. “We have ......read more

Offering a 4 nights stay including a complimentary breakfast, the hotel rewards its guests Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - July 2, 2019:  Gather your family and your loved ones this summer and stay at Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel Madinah, a five-star hotel located next to Al Masjed Al Nabawi, to leverage your holidays with happy and long lasting memories. Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel Madinah rewards its guest this summer with a limited time offer from June 3rd to July 13th where guests can experience the true essence of spirituality at the heart of Madinah the city that witnessed the dawn of Islam. Creating an ideal opportunity for Millennium Al Aqeeq fans and Madinah visitors to enjoy even during the hot season, the offer includes a 4 nights’ stay with complimentary breakfast at a price of SR2222 exclusive taxes. The ......read more

Landmark Arabia announces first-of-its kind Retail Leadership Programme (RLP) for Saudi nationals   • Specially designed module to help aspirational Saudi women and youth develop new skills and grow their career with the company • The first batch of RLP stars include 44 employees, 90% of which are Saudi women • Launch event graced by Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi Women to Summit Mount Everest, hosted by the Landmark Arabia leadership at the Marriot Hotel, Diplomatic Quarter   24 June, 2019 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:  In line with Saudi Vision 2030, and its call for diversification of employment opportunities for youth in the Saudi private sector, Landmark Arabia, has announced the launch of its Retail Leadership Programme at an exclusive ceremony held at the Marriott, Diplomatic ......read more

Jeddah - 10 June 2019:  Accor Makkah have successfully launched “Accor Holy Destinations” Umbrella - the first of its kind in the Saudi hospitality sector. Holy destination is an alliance between all AccorHotels in Makkah (8 hotels) and Madinah (3 hotels). The announcement was made in the presence of Managing Director Alaaeldin Saleh and executive directors of the group. The group participated in the Saudi pavilion of the National Authority for Tourism and National Heritage during the prestigious 26th Arab Travel Market 2019, for conferences and exhibitions, held from 28th April to 1st May. The new holy destination is considered to be an Umbrella under which all of the AccorHotels Makkah and Madinah are unified with total 10,617 rooms, including residential units, suites, hotel apartments, royal floors, and ......read more

Riyadh, 22 May 2019:  Riyadh’s most sought-after property is offering guests exclusive packages for Eid Al-Fitr as well as for the upcoming summer months. Eid Al-Fitr Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh is spreading the warmth of Eid-Al Fitr with its festive culinary celebrations. Join us this Eid as we celebrate the hotel’s extensive breakfast offers at La Cucina.  The elegant Italian restaurant La Cucina will be serving an extensive breakfast buffet on the second day of Eid Al-Fitr, while also opening its doors for lunch and dinner. The hotel’s dramatic three-storey dome and world class restaurant ‘The Globe’, , will also be serving its exceptional à la carte menu for dinner from 8pm onwards. The experience will be open for lunch and dinner from 11am onwards. Make this year’s Eid Al-Fitr ......read more

Promoting a healthy lifestyle for youths and future generations, the opening was attended by a royal and number of dignitaries  Makkah, KSA - 16 May 2019:  M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, a 5-star hotel located at the heart of the holy city of Makkah, participated in the opening of a new fitness center at Al Wahda FC as a sponsor promoting and upholding a healthy lifestyle for youths and new generations. The new center is going to serve the local community of Makkah aiming to attract more young people to adopt fitness activities in their daily routine. Embracing the true spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan, the hotel contributes to the local community of Makkah by sponsoring the opening of the fitness center, which took place in the presence of Prince Abdullah bin AbdulAziz bin Faisal bin Abdul Majeed bin ......read more

The property recognized for its outstanding services and facilities by World Travel Awards 2019 Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - May 12, 2019:  Millennium Taiba & Al Aqeeq , the two prominent hotels located at the heart of Madinah next Al Masjid Al Nabawi, wins Medina’s Leading Hotel Award 2019 at World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019. On 25th of April at Warner Bros. WorldTM Abu Dhabi, hospitality professionals and experts from around the globe gathered to celebrate Excellency in the industry and award winning hotels. Conveniently located at the heart of Madinah next to Al Masjid Al Nabawi, Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel offers 505 spacious rooms and suites equipped with latest technologies including LCD TV, electronic safe, broadband internet access, electronic key card access, hair dryer, mini bar, ......read more

 66-apartment property appeals to business, leisure and pilgrim travellers who seek premium, trusted extended stay experience Madinah, Saudi Arabia – 12 May 2019:  Marriott International has announced the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Madinah, marking the brand’s debut in the Holy City. The re-branded property is the third Marriott Executive Apartments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and appeals to the rapidly growing demand for extended stay both with business as well as leisure travellers. “Our growth and focus on Saudi Arabia is aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 to support the country’s growing tourism and hospitality sectors. Religious tourism plays a key role as the government plans to attract 30 million pilgrims by 2030. Marriott ......read more

Exclusive offerings during the holy month of Ramadan Makkah, KSA (8th of May 2019): M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, a 5-star hotel located in the heart of the holy city of Makkah, offers exclusive rates to guests, Umrah performers and Makkah visitors during the holy month of Ramadan. Encompassing 785 rooms and suites elegantly decorated and equipped with the latest technologies and finest amenities, the hotel provides special rates during the festive season of Ramadan, during which Muslims from around the world travel to visit Makkah and perform Umrah. Situated on Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, just a few minutes’ drive to the Great Mosque of Makkah, 60 minutes to Jeddah airport, M Hotel Makkah by Millennium is the ideal place to seek comfort and easy access to the holy places.  Celebrating the true essence of Ramadan, the ......read more

The property has won Hotel of the Year and Best Finance Performing Hotel awards Riyadh, KSA (May 5, 2019) - Copthorne Hotel Riyadh, a five-star accommodation in the centre of Riyadh, has been announced as the winner of the Best Finance Performing Hotel and the Hotel of the Year awards. The announcement was made at the recently held Annual GM Summit by Millennium Hotels & Resorts for all its properties in the Middle East & Africa region. Attended by Kevork Deldelian, chief operating officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA and General Managers from the group’s hotels & resorts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the awards were announced during the 3 day annual summit organized to discuss the group’s strategic plans for 2019.  The Best Finance ......read more

With four restaurants showcasing true Arabian hospitality Makkah, KSA, 2 May, 2018:   Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Piazza which makes the best and easiest arrival experience, will be unfolding Arabic traditions and culture during the Holy Month of Ramadan by offering a number of dining options and additional services for families and friends. With four dining venues located across the hotel and towers, diners can enjoy a large selection of traditional Ramadan delicacies inspired by local and international cuisines, as well as a wide variety of delectable gourmet desserts for both Iftar and Suhoor. The famed Lagenda, Al Noor, Al Fayhaa and Al Andalus restaurants, catering for up to 280, 300, 275 and 170 guests ......read more

Partnership will give Seera Group access to IHG’s global portfolio of over 5,600 hotels Saudi, 28 April 2019: IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a global partnership agreement with Seera Group, the largest travel and tourism company in the Middle East with a prominent local, regional and international presence. The significant direct connectivity distribution agreement, which was announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, will provide Seera Group (formerly Al Tayyar Travel Group) with access to IHG’s current global portfolio of 15 brands and over 5600 hotels, in more than 100 countries, for the leisure travel category.  Seera Group will also have access to automated real-time pricing and inventory across IHG’s portfolio. Commenting ......read more

 The commitment includes producing the industry’s Leading Edge Digitally Embedded Power Generation Technology in the Kingdom   Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 25 April, 2019:  MHPS Saudi Arabia, Co., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS), today announced the launch of the MHPS National Program for Saudi Arabia, heralding a pivotal moment for both the energy and manufacturing sectors in Saudi Arabia.  While MHPS has been a long-term partner in the energy sector in KSA, the National Program, already a year in development, will see MHPS move forward with the creation of manufacturing facilities to build the world’s most efficient and reliable gas turbines here in the Kingdom.   Developed to be in close alignment with Vision 2030 and Saudi Aramco’s In Kingdom ......read more

Guests enjoyed a rich spread of local and international dishes Riyadh, KSA - April 25, 2019:  Copthorne Hotel Riyadh, a five-star accommodation in the centre of Riyadh, recently celebrated its Annual Corporate Appreciation Party by hosting a sumptuous dinner at Brewstars Terrace. Guests enjoyed a rich spread of local and international dishes specially prepared by Copthorne Hotel Riyadh’s best chef for the dinner reception which was attended by a number of corporate sector representatives of Riyadh market, who are the hotel’s supportive partners. Speaking at the occasion, Ayman Sallam, General Manager said, “It is our great pleasure to host such a lovely evening to honour our incredible partners who have supported us throughout the year 2018. We aim to continuously foster a strong business relationship for ......read more

IHG secures second place in prestigious ‘Great Place to Work’ 2018 survey  Saudi Arabia, 25 April 2019:  IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been named one of the best places to work in Saudi Arabia, by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on Workplace Culture assessment. IHG was awarded the second place at a prestigious event ceremony held recently in Riyadh.   Commenting on the results Anna-Maria Dreesen-El Achcar, VP, HR, IMEA, said: “Our people are at the heart of our business and every day we do our best to create a great place for them to work. A positive company culture is central to a thriving workplace and IHG is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment for our team members where ......read more

As Saudi Vision 2030 boosts tourism, digital transformation can optimize costs and guest experiences, Enova says ahead of SEA Jeddah, 21-23 April   Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 17 April 2019:   Ahead of the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) exhibition in Jeddah from 21-23 April 2019, Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, reaffirms the importance of integrated Energy & Facilities Management services for the Kingdom’s nearly SAR 86 billion tourism and hospitality sector. Combined smart facilities management and sustainable energy efficiency solutions are not only crucial for an optimized and comfortable visitor experience, but also guarantee utilities savings and building attractiveness in the long term.    Saudi Vision 2030 is ramping up the ......read more

KSA, Makkah, 1 April 2019:    Progress on major infrastructure enhancements and increased connectivity are expected to boost Makkah’s tourism capacity and create a wave of development opportunities, says leading real estate firm JLL.   Makkah is undergoing major transformation under Vision 2030, with several government initiatives paving the way for the Holy City to increase its capacity to 30 million pilgrims annually by 2030.  2018 witnessed milestone progress with the megaproject Rou’a Al Haram Al Makki announcement, the inauguration of Al Haramain High Speed Railway and soft opening of the new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.  The focus on driving connectivity is a Kingdom wide focus to tap into Saudi Arabia’s potential as a global transport hub with the ......read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2019: SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia has announced today the launch of the Real Estate Investment Trust ‘SHUAA REIT’ (The Fund), a closed-ended publicly traded real estate investment fund, approved by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia.   The subscription period for SHUAA REIT commences today March 25, 2019 and will continue until April 7 2019 inclusive. The fund will offer 30,515,000 units to the public at a price of SAR 10 per unit, equivalent to SAR 305,150,000, which accounts for 51.5% of the REIT's total size of SAR 591,500,000.   The Fund intends to acquire 6 income-generating real estate assets in four key sectors and in vital areas of the city of Riyadh. Some of the key differentiating factors of SHUAA REIT are the independency of the REIT Manager from all ......read more

Events and activities to appreciate the women in the workforce  Makkah, KSA (25 March, 2019):   Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Piazza, celebrated International Women’s Day by organizing a series of events and activities to appreciate the contribution by female employees in the hotel and the hospitality industry. Marking International Women’s Day celebration on 08th March, the female employees of the hotel visited King Abdullah Medical City Specialist Hospital for women to brighten the day of the patients and inspire them to improve their health and well being while also distributing gifts to cheer them up. The hotel also honored the women in the organization by arranging a gathering at Al Andalus ......read more

Saudi Arabia, March 18, 2019:   Knight Frank is pleased to announce the release of the inaugural edition of Urban Futures, a report which tackles the increasingly prominent global topic of housing affordability and discusses  how cities are looking to alleviate affordability pressures. For the first issue the focus has been put on six cities which have been at the forefront of the affordability debate. A spotlight has been included on Riyadh, where we have seen affordability come to the forefront of the agenda particularly as cultural and social attitudes change at a rapid pace.   In the report, 32 cities around the world were assessed and ranked based on a Global Affordability Monitor to understand the scale of the affordability challenge in each one of them.  Three important elements were taken into ......read more

3D printing will revolutionize the water experience at home Bathroom and kitchen solutions complement latest trends with vast range of color finishes across all draw off points, flush plates and accessories  From smart home to smart buildings: creating an intelligent ecosystem for water security and water management  13 March 2019:   Consumers are fundamentally changing how they define and use their living spaces. GROHE has identified five mega trends: Consumers have risen from passive consumption to taking control over the creation of new living spaces and have become creators themselves in seeking simplicity and intelligent product solutions. Today, more than ever, product innovation and design depend on an empathetic understanding of these trends as consumers are inclined to choose integrated ......read more

The hotel has been recognized for its top-notch hospitality services at the global travel portal Booking.com The hotel received higher guest review score of 8.1 reflecting a high level of guest satisfaction in the hotel quality services   Makkah, KSA (06 March 2019): M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, a 5-star hotel located in the heart of the holy city of Makkah, was recognized for its top-notch hospitality services at the global travel portal Booking.com’s Guest Review Awards 2018.    The hotel received a guest review score of 8.1 reflecting a high level of guest satisfaction in the hotel quality services whilst consolidating its position as a leading luxury hotel combining modern touches with traditional hospitality to provide the warmest welcome to Makkah Al Mukarramah ......read more