The GCC and North Africa have a US$90 billion hotel pipeline, with 200,000 new rooms planned, according to HVS. About 88,000 rooms are under construction, while more than 55% of projects are expected to open by 2030, underscoring rapid hospitality growth.
Expro has commenced operations under a four-year contract worth approximately $380 million with a major North African operator to provide production optimisation and well management services across multiple fields.
Boeing has appointed Fahad Al Mheiri as its new Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa region, starting in January. Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has moved into a new executive role with the company.