Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah sits in one of the most recognizable parts of the Holy City. Located within the Abraj Al Bait complex, the hotel combines direct access to Masjid al-Haram with views across the Kaaba, Haram and Makkah skyline. For pilgrims, those details matter. A hotel can be luxurious, but if reaching the Haram

Saudi Arabia emerged as one among the world’s top 10 countries for private AI investment, according to the latest World Bank report. The World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026, titled “The Promise of Artificial Intelligence,” highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing position in the global AI landscape. “The Kingdom has become an attractive destination for AI

Alshaya Group, the leading international franchise retail operator in the region, is proud to announce the launch of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its first restaurant opening in Riyadh this August.  This highly anticipated launch will bring Chipotle’s responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food to guests in Saudi

Anjum Hotel Makkah is designed around one of the biggest priorities for visitors to the Holy City: staying close to Masjid al-Haram. The hotel combines that location with a broad choice of rooms, suites, dining options and facilities aimed at pilgrims, families and longer-stay visitors. For many travelers coming to Makkah for Umrah or Hajj,

The Hub – Transport Advisory, a UK-headquartered specialist transport sector consultancy, has expanded into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform.  The move marks a significant milestone in The Hub’s international growth, aligning with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy’s vision to position Saudi Arabia as a

Saudi Arabia has launched a new funding initiative offering non-repayable grants of up to SR500,000 per project to help cultural enterprises adopt and develop artificial intelligence technologies. The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) announced the launch of the AI Incentives for Cultural Projects in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Quality of Life Program,

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its collaboration with Alsaif Gallery, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading home appliance and furniture retailers, to support the company’s enterprise AI transformation journey. Leveraging Tencent Cloud’s local cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities in Saudi Arabia, Alsaif Gallery has deployed a self-developed enterprise AI