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Pictured from left to right, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Robert A. Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences.

Disney unveils first-ever Middle East theme park on Yas Island

In a landmark moment for the entertainment and tourism sectors, The Walt Disney Company, in partnership with Miral, has announced the first-ever Disney theme park resort in the Middle East, to be located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

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Travel & Hospitality

Arabian Travel Market 2025: Five Trends to Watch

Global travel preferences are undergoing a major transformation. From the UAE’s rise as a next-generation entertainment hub to offering more inclusive and accessible tourism, LS:N Global unpacks the takeaways from Arabian Travel Market 2025.

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Travel & Hospitality

Arabian Travel Market 2025: The power of human and spiritual connection

Day two of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 continued to spotlight the future of global tourism with a strong focus on human, cultural and spiritual connection.

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Design

Diriyah gets its own Pantone colour as part of cultural revival

The historic Saudi city of Diriyah now has a shade to call its own: Diriyah Tan.

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Design

James Turrell brings light and space to Saudi Arabia’s Wadi AlFann

Saudi Arabia’s Wadi AlFann (Valley of the Arts) is holding a landmark exhibition celebrating James Turrell’s mastery of light and perception as part of the AlUla Arts Festival 2025.

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Design

Saudi Arabia unveils future-forward digital art institute in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has opened Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), a cutting-edge digital art institute in Riyadh, as part of the £49.8bn ($62.2bn, €60bn) Diriyah complex.

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Travel & Hospitality

Stat: Saudi Arabia’s tourism boom powers global rankings

Saudi Arabia has climbed to third place in global tourism rankings, recording an impressive 61% rise in international arrivals during the first nine months of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the latest UN Tourism Barometer.