Dear Reader,
We hope you have been busy with promising projects, earning great achievements, and have been well since you last read our newsletter.
The industry has been brimming with some exciting news and updates and so have the organisations that are associated with us.
Grab yourself a coffee and dive into our January newsletter.
We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did creating it for you.
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MENALAC Launches First ever MENA Leisure Market Survey |
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The MENA Leisure Market Survey will collect vital industry data for our groundbreaking MENA LEISURE REPORT publication. The MENA LEISURE REPORT will bring together and share qualified data directly from operators within the Leisure and Attractions Industry across the MENA region, for the first time in the regional industry’s history.
Prakash Vivekanand, Board Member of MENALAC, says, “The MENA Leisure report is an exclusive publication on the MENA leisure entertainment and attractions industry. Our intention is to have qualified annual industry data and information readily available to Institutions, Investors, Consultants, Influencers and Advisors so that they are able to make the right decisions and thus be able to attract new players and fresh investment into the MENA Leisure, Entertainment and Tourism Industry. In addition the MLR will be a celebration of the vibrant and dynamic leisure industry in the MENA region, with a showcase of all the leading Leisure Projects in each MENA Country”.
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ARIHANT - an award-winning one-stop solution for comprehensive quality services to water parks and resorts has been serving the global waterparks industry since 1984. Arihant operates its own waterpark - The Great Escape - in Mumbai, India. With over 3,500 products commissioned in 59 countries, Arihant is a globally reputed brand owing to its custom design capabilities and quality manufacturing. 40+ Industry Awards & intellectual property rights are a testimony to this.
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WORLDWIDE ZOO CONSULTANTS was established in 2011 by Tommy Wilken (Former Managing Partner at zoOceanarium Group) with the intention to improve animal welfare and conservation awareness through the improvement of zoological parks, public aquarium, and living museums. Its main goal is to improve animal habitat conditions and animal care methods, immersive, educational and entertaining guest experiences and assist in improving the reputation of these unique parks and attractions.
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ELEVATE GCC is specialized in the design, fabrication, and installation of adrenaline-pumping activities in the GCC and beyond. It also provides consulting services for both new and existing projects and has a network of international teams to provide the best results. Elevate has more than 18 years having built Rope Courses in Europe & UAE; Ziplines in Belgian dense forests & GCC and Via Ferrata both in the wild and on building facades. Innovation and safety are Elevate’s number one priority.
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AIRPARX is the global market leader for the design, manufacture and installation as well as maintenance of FECs that incorporate inflatable parks, trampoline parks, soft play areas, ninja warrior courses, high rope adventures, interactive gaming arenas, fun climbing walls and bouldering wall experiences. Airparx can turn ideas and concepts into reality, well delivering on their mantra “if you can imagine it, we can make it!” Their first inflatable park of its kind debuted in Dubai for Majid Al Futtaim.
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BETSON ENTERPRISES is the worldwide distributor of arcade and amusement equipment, parts and service. A family-owned business offering revenue-generating solutions to its clients since 1934, Betson offers concept-to-completion solutions that maximize the profitability of its clients’ investments. Betson has the resources, relationships, reach and decades of experience in the international markets to handle any size international order saving clients time and money with global shipments.
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ALMERIA, an amusement rides specialist, was established to provide a distinctive reliability to customers in the Amusement & Leisure sector through the provision of efficient Electromechanical services covering the Installation, handling Ride Deliveries, Equipment’s & Lifting Planning, Dismantling and Maintenance support of Rides & Games from a design concept to the completion of a project. With a team of leisure industry professionals and multi-skilled crew; ALMERIA aims to provide expertise across projects in the region where they can customize services as per client requirements.
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RIYADH: Qiddiya Investment Co. (QIC), in partnership with Intamin Amusement Rides, has begun the design process for the Falcon’s Flight, the signature attraction of the Six Flags Qiddiya theme park. Read More
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In conjunction with Airparx, major Middle East entertainment centre operator Majid Al Futtaim has recently opened its second inflatable park in Al Zahia, Sharjah, UAE. Read More
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Two more cinemas have been opened in Saudi Arabia by Luxury Entertainment, a joint venture of Al Mohsen Al Hokair Group, (Al Hokair Group). Read More
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A brand-new indoor caving experience has opened on Dubai's The Palm.
Looking for something a little bit different to do with the kiddos? Little ones can now release their inner Indiana Jones at Trampo Extreme at The Palm's Nakheel Mall thanks to the opening of the UAE's biggest indoor adventure caves. Read More
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Saudi Arabian operator Sala Entertainment last week held a special celebration on the first floor of the Nakheel Mall, Dammam, to mark the completion of its project to establish six separate FECs within one outlet. Read More
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A 'futuristic' family entertainment destination for children of all ages, Fabyland has now opened its latest offering in the city at Muscat Grand Mall. After its roaring success since it opened in Mall of Muscat, Fabyland is bringing their entertainment facilities to another popular mall in the city spanning over 38,000sq ft of unlimited fun. Read More
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This latest opening comes in line with the company's plan to expand locally through the opening of several high-end entertainment centres in various regions of Saudi Arabia. Read More
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Planet Lazer Kelowna selected Semnox’s RFID Parafait System over all others after operating for almost 25 years without one and owner Jenna Boyo could not be happier. She had been running her store in British Columbia, Canada since 1996 on tokens and paper tickets. Read More
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Sparky’s Salaam Mall in Riyadh and Splash Darren Mall in Dammam have been the subject of considerable reinvestment by the group to update their attractions. Read More
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We all have special memories of catching a flick at the cinema.
Sticky floors and loud (rude) people on their phones aside, there’s nothing quite like heading into a dimly-lit theatre to watch a good movie with a bucket of popcorn.
Helping to make cinemagoing more inclusive, a UAE cinema chain has announced new sensory screening options across the country, in partnership with Dubai Autism Center. Read More
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Osool Entertainment Investment Company has secured a strategic sponsorship deal for one of their leading projects; Doos Karting Center, with the Saudi Company “Jahez”. The deal entitles "Jahez" to sponsor the Center's entertainment activities and its youth-targeted athletic games. Read More
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Saudi Arabia’s megaproject Qiddiya will house iconic buildings as it works with companies to build a “disruptive destination”, offering a unique combination of innovative experiences in entertainment, sports and arts, Kareem Shamma, Chief Development Officer of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), told Argaam in an exclusive. Read More
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The group, which is a developer of shopping malls but has its own entertainment division that includes Magic Planet, has launched the new concept in the prestigious Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Read More
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Osool Entertainment Investment Company announced the opening of a new indoor entertainment park, under the name of (Fizz Hawa).
Fizz Hawa is one of the distinctive entertainment centers that combines sport, fun, and great food in an innovative experience designed to suit all family members. Read More
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The remarkably rapid succession of new venue openings by Sala Entertainment, the Saudi-based FEC company, continued this week. Read More
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Integrated lifestyle giant Majid Al Futtaim, owner of brands such as VOX Cinemas and Mall of the Emirates announces its green strategy, a commitment to sustainable business and a circular economy. Read More
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Semnox’s Parafait suite of products has helped the entertainment and leisure industry operate venues bringing in ease in operations. Semnox spoke to Andy, Owner of C. V. Mitra Gamesindo, Indonesia to understand more about their re-opening post pandemic. Read More
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MENALAC announces the launch of the MENA LEISURE REPORT Report, a first of its kind industry publication with a treasure trove of authentic industry data, upcoming projects and investment opportunities of the MENA Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions Industry.
This MUST-HAVE YEAR-ROUND VITAL INDUSTRY REFERENCE BOOK will highlight vital industry trends and data that will help the industry's leading decision-makers, stakeholders and investors to understand the performance and opportunities in every MENA country to help them assess market opportunities and align their business plans.
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