Dubai Tourism announces its 10 Futurism program finalists
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) announced the 10 finalists of its international Futurism Program 2019, a zero-equity accelerator initiative run in collaboration with leading professional services company Accenture. The goal is to further boost technology innovation, create transformative tourism experiences and enhance Dubai’s position as a...
GCC countries investing heavily in research-intensive institutions
GCC countries are increasingly moving towards becoming knowledge-based economies according to a recent PwC report. Despite some recent progress, the volume of research publications remains relatively low compared to countries outside of the GCC and still a long way behind more established knowledge economies, said PwC in its latest report....
Babylon Rotana Hotel Baghdad’s new GM
Rotana Hotel Management recently appointed Hussein Hachem GM of its Babylon hotel in Baghdad. He is an industry veteran with +40 years of experience and is set to introduce a unique guest experience to the hotel. Hachem is regarded as one of Rotana’s most experienced GMs and an exceptional leader, as...
Monin Cup 2019 comes to KSA
All mixologist and beverage specialists from all across the kingdom are invited to register online and secure a chance to be the Monin Champion in Saudi Arabia and win up to $2,000.
Constructing the Middle East
Find out more about nine construction companies based in the Middle East that are shaping the hospitality landscape.
Food and entertainment with the Bulldozer
Evgeny Kuzin, the group’s founder and managing partner, gives his take on the emirates’ ever-developing food scene and tells HN that standing still isn’t an option.
Maya Noun discusses consumers’ dietary concerns
The way every generation reacts to dietary measures in food offering is becoming increasingly unpredictable with every passing year. The challenge for restaurateurs and pastry chefs lies in finding the most suitable ways to adapt their existing offerings to their customers’ dietary requirements. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director...
