Middle East

The Board of the Middle East and North Africa Leisure Attractions Council (MENALAC) has appointed Rosa Tahmaseb as new Secretary-General, effective from June 2020. Rosa Tahmaseb, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience…

Simworx, one of the world’s leading suppliers of media based attractions, is pleased to announce its new exclusive partnership with Engage Interactive, who will be taking on the role of external sales representative for the Saudi Arabia…

Saudi Entertainment and Amusement has been postponed until 24-26 May 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Over the past few months, it has been remarkable to see how united the global entertainment and leisure community has been,…

As Middle Eastern countries gradually re-open their economies, the Middle East/North Africa Leisure Attractions Council (MENALAC) is working on a set of recommended minimum standards for leisure attraction facilities to reach before…

Funcity, one of the biggest family entertainment centres in India (owned by Dubai-based Landmark Group) has recently adopted Semnox’s SmartFun app to enhance user experience. This mobile app enables Funcity to provide customers with…

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has announced the launch of the VOX Cinemas Drive-in on the rooftop of Mall of the Emirates. Developed in response…

The Middle East and North Africa Leisure Attractions Council (MENALAC) is set to host a webinar looking at the impact of COVID-19 on the MENA leisure and attractions industry. Taking place on 22 April, the webinar will feature a panel of…

A collection of leaders in the entertainment industry have worked together to launch Amusement Recovery, a website that helps operators endure the COVID-19 pandemic and create a plan for post-virus success. The entertainment industry has…

IAAPA’s president and CEO Hal McEvoy issued an uplifting message of positivity to IAAPA members earlier this week, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to run its course. “We are living in a truly unprecedented time,” he stated. “While…

The Park World Excellence Awards 2020 will celebrate the premier talents at the heart of the EMEA attractions industry. The prestigious awards scheme invites entries and nominations from operators in Europe, the Middle East and Africa,…

8 March marked International Womens’ Day: a global day celebrating the social, economic and political achievements of women. Embed, a worldwide leader of cashless business management systems and integrated software solutions for the…

Embed, a worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, showcased its Mobile Wallet at the recent Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Show 2020 (SEA Show…

Frontgrid, creator of immersive adventure attraction ParadropVR, has announced that the attraction will soon be entertaining thrill-seekers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ParadropVR will be included as an anchor attraction when…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has officially unveiled the Jais Adventure Peak, a collection of iconic adventure attractions perched atop the UAE’s highest mountain, Jebel Jais. The Emirate’s latest adventure tourism…

Dubai-based developer Arada has announced the official opening date of Madar, an new family-focused entertainment complex located in the heart of Aljada, the 24 million square foot mega-community currently under construction in Sharjah.…