FHS SAUDI ARABIA TO TAKE THE STAGE IN RIYADH TOMORROW
Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia partners with the event as Strategic Enablement Partner
FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 opens in Riyadh on 22–24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, with investors representing $4.99 trillion AUM attending the Kingdom's leading hospitality deal-making forum.
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Riyadh, 21 June 2026: Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia returns to Riyadh tomorrow from 22–24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, bringing together the people turning Saudi Arabia’s investment confidence into real hospitality projects, partnerships and growth.
Positioned as the Kingdom’s leading deal-making and investment platform, FHS connects capital with opportunity. The 2025 edition generated over US$1.6 billion in business opportunities, reinforcing its role as a key deal-making forum. More investors than ever before will be in the room next week, making up 30 percent of confirmed attendees, and representing $4.99 trillion in assets under management. Confirmed investors include Al Khozama, Al Rajhi Capital, Arbireo Capital, Blacksand, Certares, Jabal Omal Development Company, Majid Al Futtaim Development, Marjan, New Murabba, NMR Group, Orascom Development, Red Sea Global, SEDCO Capital, and United Real Estate Development Company.
The 2026 edition gets under way on Monday evening, 22 June, with the grand welcome reception hosted by Al Khozama Investment Company at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. The main programme kicks off on Tuesday morning, 23 June, with the keynote address delivered by Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy Minister of Tourism Destinations Enablement, Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia titled: “Shaping the Next Chapter of Saudi Tourism.” Commenting ahead of next week’s summit he said: "Guided by Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom is undergoing one of the world's most significant tourism transformations, creating new destinations, attracting investment and welcoming visitors from around the globe. As Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination and investment hub, unprecedented opportunities are being created across the tourism and hospitality sectors, accelerating development and attracting partners from around the world.”
“FHS Saudi Arabia plays an important role in connecting capital with opportunity and bringing together the investors, developers, operators and industry leaders who are helping to shape the future of tourism. We are pleased to partner with FHS in fostering collaboration, sharing expertise and supporting the dialogue, partnerships and investments that continue to advance the Kingdom's tourism ambitions under Vision 2030."
Ali Shahid, CEO at The Bench, organisers of FHS Saudi Arabia, said: “We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Tourism for our longstanding partnership and support of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS). The Ministry of Tourism’s leadership has been a cornerstone of FHS Saudi Arabia’s growth, making this platform the leading one for owners, investors and developers in the Kingdom.”
Over the course of the packed two-day programme, more than 30 presentations, debates, forums and networking events will be held under the theme ‘Where Opportunity Meets Capital’. Leaders from across hospitality, tourism and real estate investment will take the stage to discuss key industry topics, including a recovery and reset in light of current geopolitical events, and a wealth of other factors and opportunities to advance hospitality and tourism development across the Kingdom.
The line-up of esteemed speakers includes: H.E. Mr. Abdullah Al-Muhaisen,
Advisor at the Royal Court; Khalid Saud Abuhaimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama; Hossam Albasrawi, Chief Executive Officer, AlRahji Capital; Saleh Al Habdan, Chief Executive Officer, Jabal Omar Development Company; Sultan Bader Alotaibi, Chief Executive Officer, TAIBA; Omar bin Ahmed Al-Abdullatif, Chief Executive Officer, Blacksand; Jaume Tàpies-Ibern, Founder & Co-Chairman, Aina Hospitality; Hamza Farooqui, Founder & CEO, Millat Group; Amin Ismail, Managing Director, Certares; Scott Livermore, Chief Economist Middle East, Oxford Economics; Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group; Phillip J. Jones, Chief Tourism Officer, Royal Commission for AlUla; Eng. Meshari Al Nahari, Chief Executive Officer, ASFAR & Aseer Investment Company; Neil Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer, Soneva; Dr. Stephan Hungeling, Chief Executive Officer, H World International; Gregory Djerejian, Group Head of Investments & Group Chief Legal Officer, Red Sea Global; Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, Amsa Hospitality; Fuad Essam Al Filali, Group CEO, Serb Holding Group; Michael Levie, Co-founder, Citizen M, and Jalil Mekouar, Chief Executive Officer, Elaf Group.
Visit the FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 website for more information about the event and discover the full agenda here.
About The Bench
The Bench has built a legacy as a global curator of opportunity, designing transformative forums and summits that empower the hospitality and travel industries to connect, innovate, and thrive. With over two decades of expertise, The Bench creates platforms that go beyond transactions to inspire collaboration and drive meaningful change. Each event brings together government leaders, tourism ministries, global travel associations, leading hospitality brands, hotel owners and investors, airlines, destination developers, and more. From flagship gatherings like FHS World (formerly AHIC) and FHS Saudi Arabia, to FHS Africa (formerly AHIF) and AviaDev, The Bench creates events where ideas spark, relationships deepen, and investments take flight. The Bench thrives on fostering dynamic and forward-looking dialogues, uniting industry pioneers to address challenges, seize opportunities, and co-create the future. Each event is crafted to deliver more than just connections - it’s about transforming ideas into action and building a better tomorrow.
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