Your Weekly Round Up

YOUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP

In case you missed this weeks latest developments in the growth of Saudi Arabia we’ve compiled the best articles for you.

In Today’s Edition:

• Riyadh Air Confirms Plans for a ‘Game Changing’ First Class on Its Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft

• Kimpton KAFD Riyadh Officially Opens as the First Kimpton Hotel in the Middle East

• Chedi Hospitality Partners with Diriyah Company to Launch Chedi Residences Wadi Safar

• Saudi Arabia Plans to Become the World’s Largest Producer of Lithium

• Today’s Newsletter’s Sponsor

REAL ESTATE

✨Riyadh Air Confirms Plans for a ‘Game Changing’ First Class on Its Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft

Riyadh Air has announced its plans to introduce a "game-changing" first-class service on its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, aiming to redefine luxury air travel and compete with leading global airlines.

Key Takeaways:

• The airline's new Airbus A350-1000, with its extended range, will enable non-stop flights to long-haul destinations like Australia and New Zealand.

• The service will feature a luxurious cabin design and gourmet dining.

• The first-class service will include personalized attention from highly trained crew members.

Riyadh Air is set to elevate the luxury air travel experience with its new first-class offering on the Airbus A350-1000, designed to compete with the world's best airlines. Read more

HOSPITALITY

✨Kimpton KAFD Riyadh Officially Opens as the First Kimpton Hotel in the Middle East

Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has officially opened its doors, marking the first-ever Kimpton hotel in the Middle East.

Key Takeaways:

• Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is the first Kimpton hotel to open in the Middle East and is situated in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh.

• The hotel features 212 rooms and suites, spanning 16 floors.

• The design blends contemporary elegance with the brand's playful personality, offering a "home-away-from-home" feel.

The opening of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is a significant development for Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector. Read more

HOSPITALITY

✨Chedi Hospitality Partners with Diriyah Company to Launch Chedi Residences Wadi Safar

The Chedi Hospitality group has partnered with the Diriyah Company to launch The Chedi Residences Wadi Safar, a new ultra-luxury residential project near Riyadh's historic Diriyah UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Key Takeaways:

• The Chedi Hospitality has partnered with Diriyah Company for the new project.

• The villas will feature 4 and 5-bedroom homes with views of a Greg Norman-designed golf course.

• The residences are situated in Wadi Safar, just 15 minutes from Riyadh's city center and 25 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport.

The partnership between The Chedi Hospitality and Diriyah Company to launch The Chedi Residences Wadi Safar is a significant move in Saudi Arabia's luxury real estate and hospitality sectors. Read more

EVS

✨Saudi Arabia Plans to Become the World’s Largest Producer of Lithium

Saudi Arabia is embarking on a strategic initiative to become the world's leading producer of lithium, a vital component for electric vehicle batteries and clean energy technologies.

Key Takeaways:

• The plan directly supports Vision 2030's goal of economic diversification, aiming to increase the mining sector's GDP contribution to $64 billion.

• The Minister of Industry, Bandar Alkhorayef, is working with major U.S. firms like Lilac Solutions and Albemarle to acquire advanced lithium extraction technology.

• The country is pioneering innovative extraction methods, including recovering lithium from oilfield brine and exploring the possibility of extracting it from seawater.

Saudi Arabia is making a significant and strategic move to position itself as a global leader in the lithium market. Read more

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