There has never been a more exciting time to dine out in Dubai. The city’s restaurant scene continues to evolve at remarkable speed, with new openings, international chefs and homegrown concepts constantly competing for our attention. However, while we tend to talk about what’s happening on the plate, an equally interesting transformation is happening around it. Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of hospitality. From SevenRooms using AI and guest data to make reservations and experiences more personal, to Foodics helping restaurants make smarter operational decisions behind the scenes, innovation is touching almost every part of the dining journey.…
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Mohammad Saddeh, Country Sales Leader, Saudi Arabia, IFS, discusses the company’s partnership with Microsoft, investment in the Kingdom, and approach … Source: Tahawul Tech
With the start of the shrimp fishing season off the coast of Jazan Region, fish markets have begun receiving the first catches, highlighting the role of marine fisheries as an economic resource whose benefits extend to fishermen, markets, restaurants, and food establishments. Jazan accounts for approximately 46% of total fish landings along the Kingdom’s Red Sea coast, reinforcing its position as a key hub for the marine fisheries sector on the western coast. This year’s shrimp fishing season includes 120 licensed fishing boats operating under regulations that enable fishermen to conduct their activities in accordance with established guidelines, supporting the…
When Rockstar Games revealed that players could influence the relationship between Grand Theft Auto VI protagonists Jason and Lucia, the mechanic was intended to give players greater control over the story. Instead, it sparked an unexpected debate about relationships. Videos warning women that their partners could effectively “cheat” through the game have gained millions of views online. Players may reportedly strengthen Jason and Lucia’s relationship by spending time together, exchanging messages, and participating in activities throughout the game’s open world. For three UAE residents, the debate was not simply about whether playing GTA 6 constitutes cheating. It raised a broader…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts thunderstorms of varying intensity experiencing across several regions of Saudi Arabia from Saturday through Wednesday, September 5 to 9. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, as well as the highlands of the Makkah region. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday in parts of the Jazan and Asir regions, while light to moderate rain will extend to the Najran region and the southern parts of the Riyadh and Eastern regions. The weather conditions in the Jazan region includes the governorates of Al-Raith,…
At LEAP 2025, Amr El Dessouky, Chief Commercial Officer at Salam, announced the launch of the “Freelancer Package”, a new step toward addressing the real needs of Saudi Arabia’s independent professionals. The package delivers a unified digital experience, bringing connectivity, financial services, and e-commerce together through a single point of entry. In a press interview during the conference, where Salam participated as a strategic sponsor, El Dessouky outlined the vision behind the initiative. Through collaboration with FutureWorks and partnerships with HALA and Zid, Salam is building an integrated ecosystem designed to evolve alongside freelancers’ needs, supporting entrepreneurship while advancing the…
Mohannad AlKalash, Vice President, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Pakistan (METAP) at Zoom Communications, Inc., and Ahmed Al-Anqari, CEO at Salam, signed a partnership agreement to deliver an AI-powered collaboration solution. The strategic reseller agreement combines Salam’s local delivery capabilities with Zoom’s AI-first platform to support secure collaboration, customer engagement, and data sovereignty across the Kingdom. Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, today signed a strategic reseller agreement with Zoom at LEAP 2026, where Salam is participating as a strategic sponsor under the theme, “Powering what’s next.” The partnership formalizes…
DHA-licensed healthcare professionals using social media for medical advertisements must keep their personal and professional accounts separate, according to standards issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). They should also avoid interacting with current or former patients through their personal social media accounts. The circular released by DHA, Standards for Medical Advertisement Content on Social Media, stated: “All healthcare professionals shall maintain a separate professional and personal social media account and avoid interacting with current or past patients on personal social media accounts.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The same requirement is…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued 1,360 licenses for collective housing serving about one million foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. This is through a new regulatory framework aimed at developing the collective housing sector and providing safe and sustainable living environments for foreign workers in the Kingdom. In a statement, the ministry stated that the new licenses impose on collective housing service providers a commitment to unified municipal, technical, health, and safety standards, ensuring the provision of safe and efficiently managed living environments, while simultaneously supporting the path of sustainable urban development. Under the new regulatory…
DUBAI — Airlines operating across the Middle East are again reshaping schedules and reviewing routings after renewed US-Iran strikes disrupted flights across the Gulf, bringing fresh uncertainty to one of the world’s busiest international aviation corridors. The US-Iran conflict has entered another dangerous phase, with US forces striking Iranian air-defense and radar systems and Tehran retaliating against US military positions and allies across the region. Iran’s army on Thursday said it targeted US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, despite US President Donald Trump threatening further strikes against the country. This comes after extensive US bombardment on sites…