Middle East

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.…

ETF Ride Systems and Jora Vision presented a mini dark ride for FECs named “Pirate Mania” at the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Trade Show.  Pirate Mania has been developed as a product for indoor venues with a limited footprint who…

Embed, a leader in cashless business management systems for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, will introduce its recent breakthrough development, the Mobile Wallet, at the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo 2020.…

Leading cashless payment system provider Intercard will attend the second annual Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo in Riyadh on February 3-5, 2020. At SEA, Intercard will feature its latest cashless technology, including the Edge…

The first KidZania Metropolis in Jordan has been announced, located as part of an extension to the Mecca Mall in the capital city of Amman. Amman has a population of over 3 million children between 0 and 14 years old, and aims to expand…

Leading provider of cashless business management systems and solutions Embed hosted and fuelled a day of fun for Senses Residential and Day Care Centre, a Dubai-based non-profit organisation provides 24-hour care to over 120 students with…

Saudi Arabian conglomerate and family entertainment solutions provider Abdullah Al-Othaim Leisure has launched a ‘futuristic’ family entertainment destination Fabyland in Dubai’s newly opened Nakheel Mall at the Palm Jumeirah. The 40,000…

Leading integrated shopping mall Majid Al Futtaim, in partnership with location-based VR entertainment company Dreamscape Immersive, has announced the opening of Dreamscape’s first location outside of the US, at Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.

The countdown to the Saudi Entertainment & Amusement Expo 2019 has begun, and on April 21st the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events will host a three-day exhibition. Additionally, visitors will see Argentinian Sacoa debit card…