AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Tourism Shock: Dubai’s hotel occupancy and visitor flow have been hit hard after the Iran war shock, with occupancy plunging to about 19.6% in mid-March before a brief Eid lift, and many conferences/exhibitions postponed or canceled. Real Estate & F&B Expansion: Egypt’s Zawaya Developments and EDIC Developments are partnering on the EGP 3.5bn SIA Boulevard in 6th of October City, adding retail, office, medical, hospitality, entertainment and food & beverage operators, aiming to operate within three years. Investment Push: Al Salem Holding says it will grow its Egypt portfolio from EGP 15bn to EGP 50bn over five years, citing North Coast tourism momentum and expanding into sectors including hospitality and food & beverage. Food & Culture on the Menu: Syrian restaurant Naranj opens its first Egyptian branch in New Cairo, bringing Damascus dishes like labneh makdous, moussakhan and shish barak to a new upscale dining spot. Aviation & Travel Demand: Turkish Airlines will add Chengdu from Nov. 11, positioning the city as a key China tourism and “UNESCO City of Gastronomy” stop. Public Health Watch: Syria detains seven after a man died following alleged torture in police custody, raising accountability concerns.
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