Category: Executive Talks
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts drives the growth of Saudi hospitality sector .
Reinforcing its portfolio in the Kingdom’s US$894 million hotel industry, the company’s expansion plan is set to create thousands of new jobs in the Kingdom Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA, one of the fastest-growing regional hotel management companies in the Middle East & Africa, is driving the growth of the Saudi hospitality sector with its…
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Riyadh’s midscale hotel sector providing the greatest opportunity for developers, says Drees & Sommer.
Research from Drees & Sommer’s specialised global hospitality team has identified Riyadh’s three-star market as the best opportunity for growth as the capital undergoes a period of rapid economic diversification with the introduction of a myriad of attractions, theme parks, sporting events and concerts. Commenting on the research, titled Drees & Sommer Market Cockpit –…
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Kincentric announces 10 Best Employers in MENA for 2019
Dubai, UAE, – Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart company, has announced the results of the 2019 Best Employers MENA program, which recognizes leading employers that strive to continuously spark change, inspire their people and accelerate business success. Kincentric helps organizations unlock the power of people and teams through their unique approach to human capital. Best Employers,…
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Improving Organizational Performance with Fusion Leadership and Business Excellence …
Bahrain – Global Experts in Leadership and Business Excellence will lead a powerful discussion focusing on improving organizational performance at Ramee Grand Hotel -Seef in Bahrain on November 20, 2019 from 6pm to 10pm. Attendees will be introduced to a new breakthrough leadership approach along with other excellence strategies that will help their organization achieve…
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International versus local restaurants – The pot is hot in saudi market
Battle lines are drawn, locally developed restaurant concepts in Saudi Arabia are giving international restaurant brands a run for their money. In almost every segment of restaurant industry, be it casual dining or QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), locally developed restaurants are up for the game. Apart from economic and logistics reasons, there are other strong…
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Ecolab to share its Food Safety and Hygiene expertise at the Saudi Food & Drug Authority Conference and Exhibition
Dr. Ludgar Grunwald, Ecolab Director of Regulatory Affairs Riyadh, -: Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources will share its food safety and hygiene expertise at the third Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) exhibition and conference, the largest annual event for food,…
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Local Saudi restaurants outsmarting int’l brands
By Kamran Khan* BATTLE lines are drawn, locally developed restaurant concepts in Saudi Arabia are giving international restaurant brands a run for their money. In almost every segment of restaurant industry, be it casual dining or QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), locally developed restaurants are up for the game. Apart from economic and logistics reasons, there…
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Domestic franchising comes into its own in UAE
IT wasn’t too long ago that starry-eyed investors from the UAE were singularly obsessed with franchised brands from abroad. Quality domestic franchises were few and far between, and were largely seen as inferior to their predominantly western counterparts. The resulting seller’s market was deftly leveraged by reputable international brands, and gleefully exploited by the not…