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KUWAIT, 22 FEBRUARY 2026: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait and its spa have reinforced their standing among the world’s foremost luxury hospitality destinations by retaining the prestigious Five Star rating in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards for the third consecutive year, reflecting consistent operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to the highest international standards of luxury service. This renewed global acknowledgment reflects the maturity of the hotel’s operating model, built on refined personalized service, meticulous attention to detail, and continuous investment in elevating guest experiences in line with

17 February 2026- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized KnowTalks 2026 sessions at the United Nations House in Kuwait on February 16, 2026. This reflects KnowTalks’ expansion at regional and global levels and its commitment to year-round events in the UAE and beyond. Building on the Knowledge Summit’s vision, KnowTalks provides a global platform for intellectual discussion and future development. The initiative aims to maintain knowledge dialogue and transform data into practical tools with tangible societal impact. His Excellency Jamal

In-depth perspectives on global and regional developments shaping capital markets and investment decision-making Kuwait, 27 January 2026: Burgan Bank and Kamco Invest confirmed their readiness to host the third edition of their annual Investment Conference, scheduled to take place on Monday 2 February 2026 at The St. Regis Kuwait under the theme “Insights & Strategies Shaping Opportunities”. Building on the previous editions’ success, which firmly established the event as a leading investment forum in Kuwait and the region, the conference is set to convene thought leaders, global asset managers, and regional industry

VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, in association with the Embassies of Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany in Kuwait, has opened a state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre, to provide an enhanced visa application experience to residents in the State of Kuwait. The new premises feature an increased number of biometric enrolment counters to ensure a faster application process, alongside a refreshed look and feel that provides a comfortable, safe, secure, and privacy-enabled environment for all visitors. The renewed Visa Application Centre was

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19th January 2026: The global fragrance house Fragrance World marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its presence in more than 150 countries with a grand opening ceremony at Expo City Dubai. The journey of Fragrance World traces back to 1988, when its Founder and Chairman, Poland Moosa, established his first company, Al Ghuroob, in Dubai. What began as a small entrepreneurial venture later evolved into a powerful foundation for a global fragrance empire. Building on the success and business vision of Al Ghuroob, Fragrance World was officially formed in 2004, setting the stage for one of the Middle East&#3

With more than 800K users to date, the launch marks a significant milestone in O Gold’s evolution from a digital gold investment platform into a comprehensive gold-centric ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12th January 2026: O Gold, the UAE’s trusted Shariah-compliant gold investment platform, has officially announced its strategic evolution into a comprehensive Super App and introduced a gold-backed Mastercard to mark a significant milestone in the fintech sector. This announcement marks a total transformation for the company, which now serves a rapidly growing community of 800K users by turning physical gold into a

Airline’s worldwide rollout of SITA’s SD-WAN sets a new benchmark for aviation connectivity and performance GENEVA – 13 November 2025 – Airlines today face the dual challenge of rising passenger volumes and increasingly complex digital operations. Legacy networks are stretched thin, making it harder to keep global outstations connected, secure, and resilient. To overcome these pressures, Qatar Airways, one of the world’s leading airlines, has rolled out SITA’s next-generation Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology across its international outstations. The agreement marks the first large-scale SD-WA

18 November 2025 (Belem, Brazil) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fr

From high-value deals to future-ready masterplans, the event underscores the kingdom’s strategic positioning as a global real estate hub The post From Riyadh to Red Sea: How Cityscape 2025 is reshaping urban living appeared first on Gulf Business.

The flow of investment this year highlighted the acceleration of the real estate sector in Saudi and the growing interest from international players The post Cityscape Global 2025: Saudi unveils $43bn in deals as it showcases its urban future appeared first on Gulf Business.