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 Sommet Education, is a global leader in higher education for the hospitality and service industries providing world-class education through its prestigious institutions, including Les Roches, École Ducasse, and Glion Institute of Higher Education. Earlier today, on stage at the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia (FHS) taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh this week, the winner of the 2025 FHS Future Leader Awards was announced.

This year’s Future Leader Award winner is Lama AlQawasmi, Co-Founder & COO of Hospitality talents, Vice President of Hospitality at Moqam Urban Development Co. Lama AlQawasmi stands as a remarkable example of young woman leadership in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry. 

The Future Leader Award is an initiative from FHS organizer The Bench, powered by the Sommet Education Foundation, the non-for-profit organization of Sommet Education aiming at fostering inclusivity in the Hospitality Education. 

The Future Leader Award was open to individuals aged 18 to 35 who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and impact in the hospitality field. The jury included leaders from renowned hospitality and education institutions such as Carlos Díez de la Lastra, Chief Executive Officer of Les Roches, Anouck Weiss, Chief Communication Officer of Sommet Education, Co-founder & Executive Vice President of Sommet Education Foundation; Luis Nicolas Barrios, Regional Manager of Innovation Education and Investment at UN Tourism, and Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench.

“Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry is undergoing a dynamic shift, and we believe the Future Leader Award is an important step in recognizing the young leaders who are driving that change. Through this award, we are proud to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by fostering talent and offering opportunities for growth and development to the next generation of hospitality leaders.” said Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches. 

Lama has led strategic initiatives across multiple organizations—including founding a consultancy division, championing sustainability and innovation, and mentoring young professionals in the sector. She has already held influential roles at Moqam Urban Development, and the Elaf Group, where she’s driven operational excellence and talent development. Lama’s focus on collaboration, education, and social impact makes her not just a rising star—but a guiding light for the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Lama shared: “Thank you so much I’m truly honoured to receive this award. This award isn’t just about me, it’s about the belief that talent exists everywhere and opportunities do as well. My mission is to fill this gap through hospitality, through education, and through purpose.”

“Lama AlQawasmi embodies the empowering, people-centric leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, and deep passion for hospitality that we strive to nurture at Sommet Education. She represents exactly the kind of leader the hospitality world needs - driven by purpose, committed to others, and unafraid to shape the future,” said Anouck Weiss, Chief Communication Officer of Sommet Education, and Co-founder & Executive Vice President of Sommet Education Foundation.

As part of Lama’s prize, she will get access to an exclusive scholarship opportunity within Sommet Education’s portfolio of Master’s, Executive Master’s or part-time education at Glion Institute of Higher Education or Les Roches Global Hospitality in the UK, Switzerland, and Spain as well as access to Sommet Education's alumni networks, internships, and job placement opportunities. 

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Rashad Iskandrni

The International Pediatric Science conference will be held 

tomorrow in Riyadh

In collaboration with Prince Sultan Military Medical City Continuing Professional Development Department, and participation of the Saudi Society of Pediatric Neurology

Riyadh is to host the International Pediatric Science conference from the 13th to the 15th of May, 2025, the leading event under the patronage of the Ministry of Defense, K.S.A, and the Armed Forces Medical Services, and in collaboration with Prince Sultan Military Medical City Continuing Professional Development Department, and participation of the Saudi Society of Pediatric Neurology. 

This conference is a multidisciplinary conference that brings together chief local and regional experts specializing in various pediatric specialties, including clinicians, doctors, researchers, and educators involved in pediatric and neonatal care. 

The event will provide an excellent platform to discover innovation in pediatric healthcare, discuss emerging trends and inventions, exchange ideas, expand horizons, network with colleagues, and learn from the leaders' new innovations the most critical issues in pediatrics including nutrition, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, immunology, neurology, pulmonolgy neonatal care and other Pediatric subspecialties . And is an educational meeting where scientists will present their latest research and innovation in the field for a better future for the young generation.

Conference chairman, Dr. Khalid Hundallah Consultant Said: “Over the past few years, advancements in Pediatric Science have been significant, driven by continuous research, technological innovation, and improved clinical practices. This has led to Early diagnosis and screening for disorders in children and tailoring treatment plans. The International Pediatric Science conference gathers chief local and regional experts to discuss the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in children”. 

 Moreover, this leading event supports practitioners to discuss challenging or rare cases and seeks input and advice from colleagues with diverse experiences. This leads to better treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with complex conditions, and will inspire new research directions, promote innovation, and lead to breakthroughs in understanding and treating pediatric conditions. Added, Dr. Khalid Hundallah.

The conference Chairman is Dr. Khalid Hundallah Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Chairman of Pediatric Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Vice President, Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society, KSA . And Chair of the of organizing committee is Dr. Khaled Baqais Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Consultant, Head of Pulmonary Medicine Division, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA . The organizing Committee includes Dr. Fahad Al-Abbas Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Consultant, Head of Pediatric Hematology Division, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Abdulrahman Asiri Head of Pediatric Rheumatology Division, Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Faisal Al-Haffaf Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA, Dr. Faten Al-Mijmaj Pediatric Endocrinology consultant, Head of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes division, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Majed Aloufi Pediatric Nephrology Consultant, Director of Pediatric Nephrology Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Mansour AlQwaiee Pediatric Pulmonary Consultant, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA, Ms. Reema Al-Zahrani Health Management Specialist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA . 

And scientific committee includes : Prof. Fahad Bashiri Professor, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, President, Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society, KSA , Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Odayani Pediatric Infectious Disease Consultant, Director of Infection Control Center of Excellence, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Associated Professor, Alfaisal University, KSA , Dr. Hassan Al-Ahmari Consultant General Pediatric Medicine, Head of General Pediatric Division, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Malak Al-Samnan Consultant Neonatologist,  Head of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. May Al-Barrak Consultant, Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, Head of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Division and Patient Safety Division, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Mohammed Al-Shahrani Consultant Pediatric Hematology Oncology &BMT, Head unit of pediatric Bone Marrow transplant, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Prof. Sarar Mohamed Professor and consultant of Pediatric Genetic and Metabolic medicine Head of Pediatric Metabolic and Genetic Medicine Division, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA , Dr. Yasser Al-Saheel Consultant Pediatric Intensivist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, KSA

Rashad Iskandrni

Taiba Investments, the leading hospitality company in Saudi Arabia, posted SAR 131.3 million of profits during the first quarter of 2025, up 37% compared to the same period last year, a rise driven by increased revenues from the company's hotel and residential sectors, according to a statement on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) website.

The company's net profits for the first quarter of this year increased by 36.6% year-on-year to SAR 131.3 million, compared to SAR 96.1 million during the first quarter of 2024, the statement said. 

During the first quarter of 2025, Taiba Investments posted operating revenues of SAR 357.8 million, an increase of SAR 25.7 million or 7.7% compared to SAR 332.1 million of the same quarter of 2024. This growth is primarily attributable to higher revenues from the company’s hospitality and residential sectors, driven by improved occupancy rates and increased revenues from the company’s properties in both Makkah and Madinah due to the rise in the number of visitors and Umrah pilgrims, as well as the seasonality of operations.

Earnings per share jumped 36.6% during the first quarter of this year to 0.50 riyals, compared to 0.37 riyals during the same period last year.

On a quarterly basis, Taiba Investments' revenues for the first quarter of 2025 increased by SAR 20.5 million, or 6.1%, compared to the last quarter of 2024. This increase is attributable to higher revenues from the company’s properties, supported by the seasonal nature of operations. Meanwhile, the company's net profit jumped 45.7% during the first quarter of this year, an increase of SAR 41.2 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, due to the increase in revenues.

Sultan Badr Al-Otaibi, CEO of Taiba Investments, commented: “The increase in Taiba Investments' profits during the first quarter of 2025 comes in light of the significant development of the tourism sector in the Kingdom and the enablers and support provided by the Saudi government within the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”

“This development has positively impacted the hospitality sector and led to a clear improvement in the sector's revenues,” Al-Otaibi stressed.

"The financial statements for the first quarter of this year demonstrate the strong returns of the company's investment in providing a comprehensive and upscale accommodation experience, meeting the highest international standards, for pilgrims and Umrah performers, reflecting the authenticity of Saudi hospitality and enhancing the spiritual experience for visitors to Makkah and Madinah.", Al-Otaibi added.

Taiba Investments has a portfolio of approximately 40 properties, including hotels, residential communities, and commercial plazas. Taiba manages over 7,700 keys and has an additional 8 properties in development, in addition to partnerships with global hotel brands such as Marriott International, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn.

Rashad Iskandrni

The Company's Unified PAM Platform, PAM360, Now Offers AI-Governed Cloud Access Policies and Qntrl-Powered Task Automation for Identity-Centric Routines

1. ManageEngine introduces AI-powered enhancements in PAM360's CIEM module to strengthen cloud access governance

2. The native privileged task automation feature helps to automate enterprise workflows with zero-touch efficiency

3. Discover PAM360's end-to-end privileged access management capabilities at https://mnge.it/pam360

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 11th May, 2025 — ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management solutions, today announced that it has added AI-powered enhancements—featuring intelligent least privilege access and risk remediation policy recommendations—to its privileged access management platform, PAM360. A new privileged task automation module enabled by Qntrl, Zoho’s unified workflow orchestration platform, has also been introduced. Together, these newly added capabilities help enterprises automate enterprise-wide administrative routines, enforce least privilege at scale with intelligent, context-aware controls and reduce security risks through automated remediation.

AI-Governed Least Privilege Access

Traditional PAM models, which rely on static policies and manual processes, often operate without sufficient context. This can result in excessive permissions, entitlement drift, and configuration errors. To address these challenges, organizations should adopt an adaptive, context-driven approach to privileged access management—one that leverages AI to enable dynamic, risk-based access control. In fact, according to ManageEngine's 2024 Identity Security Insights, 68% of the respondents are looking for AI-driven improvements in risk-based access control.

"Today’s hybrid, multi-cloud environments have led to an explosion of human and non-human identities, creating complex access workflows and rampant privilege sprawl. To tackle this, organizations require dynamic policies that can intelligently enforce the principle of least privilege across their identity stack. With the AI-driven CIEM module in PAM360, IT security teams can now generate intelligent least privilege policies, proactively flag risky entitlements and automate remediation, helping enterprises close critical identity security gaps before they’re exploited," said Ramanathan Kannabiran, director of product management at ManageEngine.

PAM360’s CIEM module now features AI-generated least privilege policies, automated remediation of shadow admin risks and real-time access and session summaries. These AI-driven capabilities help organizations proactively tackle access sprawl and misconfigurations in hybrid environments with minimal manual effort.

Orchestrating Privileged Operations With Zero-Touch Controls

Business workflows that leverage RPA and script-based automation often rely on manual access provisioning, resulting in delayed execution and increased overheads, leading to potential security gaps. Modern IT teams need dynamic controls that can streamline on-demand access within these automated workflows and strengthen the security posture of the organization.

According to Kannabiran, “Privileged task automation in PAM360 eliminates the need for administrators to manually grant and revoke necessary access privileges for every automated routine. Access is provisioned just in time, based on the task context, and revoked automatically once the task ends. This not only preserves admin bandwidth, but also reduces the risk of privilege misuse caused by excessive or standing access."

Powered by Qntrl, PAM360 brings native automation capabilities that eliminate the need for third-party tools. Its deep integration within the Zoho ecosystem enables seamless orchestration of privileged access workflows—enhancing efficiency without compromising security. PAM360 streamlines vendor access with automated onboarding and offboarding, provisions ephemeral, just-in-time access with fine-grained, time-bound controls, and ensures a secure, hands-free transfer of privileged data—delivering speed, consistency and reduced risk across the board.