Samsung Expands ‘AI for All’ Vision at CES 2025 To Bring AI Everyday, Everywhere
Rashad Iskandrni
Company outlines refreshed strategy using Home AI to elevate user experiences at home and beyond
Riyadh, KSA, 07 Jan 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new “AI for All” vision at CES® 2025, withthe focus of making AI an “Everyday, Everywhere” experience. Building on a decade of connected home leadership, Samsung is leveraging the power of AI to bring intelligence to every day, enabling people to experience a more personal, impactful and empowering world.
Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened Samsung’s CES 2025 press conference by introducing the company’s roadmap for Home AI, a plan for redefining the meaning of home by providing truly personalized services across all intelligent, connected devices. This strategy, alongside Samsung’s innovations in AI-powered devices across mobile, home appliances and visual display, is a testament to Samsung’s longstanding commitment to human-centric innovation and brings the power of AI to everyday experiences to make life better for all.
“I’m proud of how we have introduced new technologies and intelligence to the home, connected key devices and set the standard for the home of the future,” Vice Chairman Han said. “This year at CES, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering personalized experiences through our widespread implementation of AI and we will continue this journey of AI leadership in the home and beyond, not just for the next decade, but for the next century.”
Elevating Everyday Experiences With Home AI
Later in the press conference, Jonathan Gabrio, Head of the Connected Experience Center at Samsung Electronics America, expanded on Samsung’s Home AI vision, underscoring the company’s commitment to integrating AI across the entire connected experience to cater to diverse lifestyles. From single person households to multi-generational families under one roof, Home AI learns from habits and adapts to individual routines for a hyper-personalized smart home experience.
Security and Privacy are at the heart of Samsung’s strategy for Home AI. Samsung recognizes that as users introduce more connected devices into their homes and AI becomes more personal, it must also protect users’ privacy. To meet these evolving needs, the company has extended its security capabilities. Now, Samsung Knox Matrix protects home appliances along with mobile devices and TVs with its signature blockchain technology, ensuring that connected devices are working together to protect the user’s home, data and each other from digital threats. With Knox Matrix Dashboard, a transparent privacy control, Samsung offers simplified security management across the entire connected home. As information syncs across devices, Knox Matrix’s Credential Sync ensures that data can only be encrypted or decrypted from the user’s devices, and Samsung Knox Vault adds another layer of protection, keeping sensitive information like passwords or PINs isolated in a secure location.
Samsung’s One UI provides an integrated software experience across all connected Samsung devices, enhancing interoperability, empowering users with AI-based features and providing software updates for up to seven years.
Underpinning it all is SmartThings, Samsung’s smart home platform that brings intelligent connectivity to hundreds of millions of users around the world. With Samsung’s belief in open innovation and partnership as a foundation, SmartThings is being equipped with the latest AI technology to streamline and personalize the smart home experience for complete convenience. SmartThings Ambient Sensing intuitively understands the user’s environment and situational context by analyzing even human movements and ambient sounds through connected devices within the home, thereby enabling those devices to intelligently and seamlessly respond and adapt to daily routines.
Bixby Voice, an enhanced AI voice assistant, will be integrated to increase usability. The assistant has been trained so that it can recognize individual voices and respond to commands in a way that works best for each user.
Another way SmartThings simplifies everyday life is with Flex Connect, Samsung’s energy demand response program which incentivizes customers to enroll their devices with SmartThings and use SmartThings Energy. Users can decrease strain on local electricity grids and receive rewards in the form of Samsung Rewards points. In 2025, the program will be expanded from New York and California to select regions in Texas, helping address critical grid needs in the state.
These Home AI updates free up time previously spent on home management, allowing users to focus on what matters most and explore new passions. Samsung’s new Galaxy Book5 Pro and Galaxy Book5 360 are AI PCs built to boost productivity with Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and enhance creativity with features like AI Select and Samsung Studio. AI Select works to make browsing a breeze, while Samsung Studio lets users edit across their Galaxy smartphone, tablet or PC wherever inspiration strikes, at home or on the go. Powered by the NPU, Photo Remaster upscales low-resolution photos into high-quality visuals, while Storage Share lets users directly access the files on their smartphone from their PC, avoiding the process of downloading.
With productivity comes proactivity, too. When AI and Samsung Health combine, users are empowered to take control of their health and wellness. With AI-driven health insights gathered on the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch, Samsung is helping users make sense of their data and arrive at more informed decisions about their well-being. These new capabilities will further improve the overall experience of Samsung Health, which stands apart as an end-to-end health solution that integrates the entire home seamlessly.
Seamless Entertainment in the AI Era
Samsung's latest screen experiences, powered by Samsung Vision AI, bring unexpected joy to users’ days through unparalleled personalization and exciting new features. The AI Screen experience infuses intelligence into TVs, bringing Generative Wallpaper, Live Translate and Click to Search to users. At the forefront of this technology is the Neo QLED 8K, which provides the most advanced viewing experiences though AI features like 8K AI Upscaling Pro, Auto HDR Remastering Pro and Color Booster Pro — all of which work behind the scenes to intelligently enhance picture quality. Plus, The Frame’s art experience is expanding, allowing all Samsung QLEDs to come with a digital collection of over 3,000 art pieces, making it so that they can turn any room into a personal gallery.
Samsung’s commitment to its Screens Everywhere strategy is reflected in new display options for its appliances, including its new refrigerators with 9" AI Home displays and other devices with 7" screens. Consumers will be able to enjoy heightened functionality — including various entertainment services, AI features such as AI Vision Inside and direct access to the online grocery service Instacart — on a broader range of products.
Taking AI Everywhere
Beyond the home, Samsung's AI innovations are set to transform new categories and industries with SmartThings Pro. Created to bring the same AI-powered digital solutions to business partners as SmartThings offers consumers, SmartThings Pro is a B2B solution spanning multi-residential homes to retail spaces, hotels, schools and more. Since its launch last June, SmartThings Pro provides businesses with integrations to better understand energy usage, proactively identify devices with maintenance needs and offer comprehensive control of connected solutions. Samsung is working with partners to create an innovative platform, Future Innovation Technology (FIT), for larger businesses and buildings to set automated climate controls that save energy and reduce electricity costs.
The company is also working with Samsung Heavy Industries on a new SmartThings collaboration that uses the Matter connectivity standard to connect with compatible ships. SmartThings for Ships offers a Pre-Sailing Mode, which allows captains and crews to automate when the engine starts and turn on settings for temperature and lights, saving time and energy. Meanwhile, Care Mode provides a complete view of a ship’s power, AC systems and smoke alarms, while Protection Mode constantly monitors for — and will alert captain and crew to — any abnormal activity.
Additionally, Samsung is expanding its SmartThings and automotive integrations in a new partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to bring SmartThings to Hyundai EVs. With the expanded ecosystem, users can now use SmartThings Find to easily locate their parked car, even in crowded parking lots. With the power of Home AI, SmartThings can make recommendations on when to recharge EVs based on schedules and rates. And if there is a neighborhood power outage, it will automatically activate Battery Backup Mode, which works alongside AI Energy Mode to extend the battery energy to power home essentials.
In the Automotive space, Samsung and its subsidiary Harman continue their promise to transform the in-car experience with new products that bring contextual awareness into the cabin. Leveraging Samsung's expertise in UX and AI, HARMAN's new in-vehicle avatar acts as an intelligent digital copilot that works with Harman products like Ready Care and Ready Vision to anticipate needs while drivers focus on the road.
Empowering the Next Generation
Finally, Inhee Chung, Vice President of the Corporate Sustainability Center, underscored how Samsung’s AI for All vision is rooted in the brand’s commitment to harness the power of advanced technology for a better, more inclusive world. Samsung is introducing diverse and enhanced accessibility features through its AI-powered devices and services, starting with the ability to automatically sync accessibility features across home appliances from a smartphone.
From the first half of this year, Bixby will automatically have connected devices display text in high contrast or provide a voice guide for family members with low vision, all by simply recognizing their voice. For those with low vision, AI is improving Audio Subtitles by lowering foreign language audio and reading out the subtitles in the language of the user’s choosing.
Chung also discussed how initiatives like Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung Innovation Campus and the company’s work with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are enabling the next generation of innovators. Today, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow challenges more than 2.6 million students across 66 countries to use STEM to address challenges in their community. In particular, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games last year, Samsung and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched a digital community “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” and appointed top 10 teams from global Solve for Tomorrow as community ambassadors. Meanwhile, Samsung Innovation Campus has helped prepare nearly 180,000 young people across 33 countries for the workforce through training on emerging technologies like AI, IoT and big data.
In a video message, Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, joined VP Chung to share an update on Samsung and UNDP’s partnership to harness the power of technology for good. Since its initiation five years ago, the Samsung Global Goals app has raised over $20 million thanks to nearly 300 million users who are using a Galaxy smartphone, tablet or watch. Plus, Samsung and UNDP’s joint work through the Generation17 initiative continues to inspire extraordinary young leaders around the world who are mobilizing their communities to advance the Global Goals.
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Netflix releases the legacy trailer and key art for Squid Game Season 3 Coming June 27, 2025
Rashad Iskandrni
Netflix released the legacy trailer for
Squid Game S3. This marks the final trailer to be released ahead of the season
finale launching on June 27.
The Key Art of player 456 (Lee Jung-jae) and Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) was also released a day
before the trailer.
Logline:
The third and final season
of Squid Game follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) after losing his best friend in the
game and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who
was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game. Gi-hun persists with his
goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next
move and the surviving players' choices will lead to graver consequences with
each round. The world eagerly awaits to see the grand finale written and
directed by Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has vowed to bring the epic story to
its deserved closure. Can we hope for humanity in the cruelest of realities?
Fans all over the world are counting the days until the final answer is
revealed.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk,
who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys®, becoming the first Asian to win
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as
director, writer, and producer. Season 3 stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yim
Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang
Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Jo Yu-ri, Chae Kuk-hee, Lee David, Roh Jae-won, and Jun
Suk-ho, with special appearance by Park Hee-soon.
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Hwang Dong-hyuk
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kim Ji-yeon, Hwang
Dong-hyuk
PRODUCED BY: Firstman Studio
KEY CAST: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi
Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang
Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo, Yu-ri, Won Ji-an, Lee
Seo-hwan, with Gong Yoo
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Egyptian, Chinese music shine at NMEC concert
Rashad Iskandrni
The
National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation (NMEC) was filled with a vibrant
atmosphere of joy and unity as Egyptian and Chinese musicians graced the stage
for a special concert entitled “Conversation and Connection: Music Connects the
World.”
Organised in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre in Cairo, the event drew guests, dignitaries, and performers from both nations in a heartwarming celebration of shared cultural heritage.
Dr.
Eltaysb Abbas, CEO of the museum, spoke about the profound ties between Egypt
and China, two ancient civilisations with histories stretching back millennia.
“Music is one of the most essential threads in the fabric of any civilisation,” he said.
“Through
music, we express both joy and sorrow, and it plays a vital role in our
traditions, rituals, and day-to-day life. Across time, music has been a key
channel for human connection, weaving us together even when separated by
geography or language.”
Dr.
Abbas also emphasised the museum’s commitment to celebrating not just the
physical artifacts of Egypt’s grand past, but the intangible cultural treasures
that continue to bring people together, including music.
“It’s every person’s right, no matter where they are, to connect through the universal language of music,” he added, highlighting the museum’s aim to foster understanding and friendship among all civilisations.
Echoing
these sentiments, the Chinese Ambassador to Egypt, Liao Liqiang, lauded both
nations as proud standard-bearers of civilisation, praising their mutual
respect and commitment to appreciating the world’s rich tapestry of cultures.
He mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping’s
“Global Civilisation Initiative,” a call to strengthen dialogue and learning
between cultures, a vision that has found a strong partner in President Abdel
Fattah El-Sisi, who recently affirmed that “human civilizations are meant to
complement and benefit each other, not to create conflict or war.”
The
Ambassador also pointed to the significant role Egypt played in supporting the
creation of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations, as well as
regional cooperation through the China-Arab Centre for the Global Civilisation
Initiative, in partnership with the Arab League. These joint efforts, he said,
showcase the promise of collaboration in building global peace and
understanding.
The
evening’s performances swept the audience into a world of sound, with Egyptian
and Chinese musicians enchanting listeners with both traditional melodies and
modern arrangements, a reflection of how music continues to evolve and bring
new generations together, blending the richness of the past with the vibrancy
of the present.
On the
sidelines of the event, representatives from the Chinese Culture Centre warmly
showcased a variety of their activities and products, inviting guests to learn
more about Chinese traditions. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, an Egyptian
tannoura performance also took place and was met with enthusiastic praise from
the attendees, who were captivated by its colourful display and lively rhythms.
Both highlights beautifully reflected the evening’s spirit of cultural exchange
and shared appreciation.
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Your Smartphone Camera Now Gets What You’re Looking At — and Responds
Rashad Iskandrni
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 11, 2025 - Today’s mobile imaging goes beyond just a high-quality lens
or advanced sensor — it demands seamless integration of hardware, software and
AI. That’s why Samsung Electronics approaches camera innovation as a holistic
system, where each advancement is supported by tightly integrated technologies.
This unified vision allows Galaxy devices to continuously redefine mobile
photography, empowering users to capture, create and communicate more
meaningfully.
As AI evolves from text-based prompts to multimodal
understanding, Galaxy devices are becoming smarter — able to get what you’re
looking at and respond to situations. The camera is at the heart of this
transformation. More than just a tool for capturing images, coupled with
enhanced AI-powered features, the Galaxy camera is now part of the intuitive
interface that turns what users see into understanding and action.
When paired with the flexible, expansive screen of a
foldable, this experience becomes even more powerful, dynamic and immersive.
Because innovation means nothing without trust, privacy is built into every
layer helping to ensure that data is protected at all times.
Stay tuned. The camera will only get smarter — helping
users capture life’s
moments more vividly and make everyday experiences more seamless, personal and
impactful.
The Ultra experience is ready to unfold.
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flynas Celebrates Launching Direct Flights Between Jeddah and Damascus • As the 2nd route that connects Syria to Saudi Arabia.
Rashad Iskandrni
flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated launching direct flights Between Jeddah and Damascus on Thursday, June 12, following the launch of Riyadh to the Syrian capital last week, becoming the first Saudi airline to connect the two countries in 12 years, further expanding its network in line with flynas growth and expansion plan, launched under the title "We Connect the World to the Kingdom," in parallel with the objectives of the National Civil Aviation Strategy to enable national air carriers to contribute to connecting KSA with 250 International destinations and to accommodate 330 million passengers and to host 150 million tourists yearly by 2030 and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP) to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques.
An inaugural ceremony was held at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Thursday, June 12, attended by representatives from flynas and the Jeddah Airports Company, which manages and operates KAIA. Travelling guests on the departing inaugural flight to Damascus were welcomed with giveaways.
Resuming flights to the Syrian capital confirms flynas' commitment to strengthening air connectivity between the two brotherly nations, as the leading LCC has been a pioneer in providing air routes between the Kingdom and various Syrian cities. flynas previously operated direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia.
flynas operates 139 routes to more than 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries with more than 2000 weekly flights and has flown more than 80 million passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, and in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Passengers traveling with flynas can book their flights through all flynas booking channels: www.flynas.com, the flynas app, the call centre (920001234), or travel agents.
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Majid Al Futtaim and Huawei Redefine On-the-Go Shopping with Carrefour Smartwatch App
Rashad Iskandrni
Dubai, United Arab
Emirates, June 12, 2025: Majid Al
Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the UAE, announces its partnership with Huawei, a global
leader in technology and innovation, to launch the Carrefour Smartwatch App on
the newly released HUAWEI WATCH 5, powered by HarmonyOS. This is a bold step in
reimagining the retail experience for Carrefour customers. The
collaboration will bring real-time services directly to customers’ wrists,
blending smart mobility, personalisation, and convenience.
Designed for the
mobile-first customer, this initiative introduces a new era of on-the-go
retail, where users can access Carrefour’s most essential features instantly
through wearable technology. With HarmonyOS integration, the app delivers
smooth, intuitive experiences that support a smarter, more connected lifestyle.
The app will also allow users to track orders in real time, manage their SHARE
rewards — Majid Al Futtaim’s loyalty programme in the UAE — locate nearby
Carrefour branches effortlessly, and receive personalised promotions along with
the latest weekly deals, all conveniently from their watch, on the go.
Günther Helm, Chief
Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, commented: “With the global wearable
technology market projected to more than double over the next five years[1], Majid Al Futtaim believes there is
an opportunity to reshape retail around evolving lifestyles with convenience at
the heart of how people live, connect and shop. As we continue building a
retail foundation that is truly fit-for-future, the launch of the Carrefour
Smartwatch App, in collaboration with Huawei, is an important milestone. It reflects
our commitment to delivering highly personalised, seamless experiences,
allowing customers to interact with Carrefour in smarter, more convenient ways,
whether they’re at home, on the move, or in-store. This is convenience
redefined for a digital-first generation.”
William Hu,
Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group for Middle East and Africa
Eco-Development and Operation, added:
“As a global technology leader, Huawei is committed to expanding the
capabilities of its ecosystem. By integrating Carrefour’s services into our
HarmonyOS-powered wearables, we’re offering users across the region, smarter,
more seamless daily experiences.”
The Carrefour
Smartwatch App is now available on the HUAWEI WATCH 5 and will soon
roll out to other Huawei smartwatch variants, including the WATCH GT 5 and WATCH
GT 4, ensuring wider reach across the region.
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Note to the Editor: The legal name of this
company is “Majid Al Futtaim” and should not be shortened or replaced by an
acronym to avoid confusion with another business entity.
Disclaimer: All facts and figures in this release are
accurate at the time of issuance.
About Majid Al Futtaim Retail:
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an
Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating shopping malls,
communities, retail and leisure outlets, across the Middle East, Africa and
Asia. The Group employs 43,000 people, with owned assets valued at US$19
billion, and has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held
corporates in the region.
Majid Al Futtaim Retail holds the
exclusive rights to operate Carrefour across 12 markets in the Middle East,
Africa, and Asia, with a network of over 390 stores. It is also the owner and
operator of HyperMax, a new grocery retail brand with 44 locations in Jordan
and Oman. Additionally, the Group operates Supeco, its latest grocery retail
concept—a low-cost hybrid model that combines a traditional supermarket with a
wholesale warehouse—across 15 locations in Egypt, and Myli, the Group’s health
and beauty brand, operating in 12 stores across Asia and North Africa.
To meet the growing needs of its diverse
customer base and communities, Majid Al Futtaim Retail offers omnichannel
customer experiences tailored to the needs of the modern consumer. Through its
innovative physical and digital customer services, Majid Al Futtaim Retail
provides access to an unrivalled choice of quality products, at unbeatable
value for over 700,000 customers it serves daily.
Aligning with the Group’s commitment to
support local economies, local producers and suppliers, Majid Al Futtaim Retail
resources over 80 percent of its products from the region.
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The Lighthouse Debuts in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter A Hub for Mediterranean Dining, Crafted Cocktails, and Cultural Connection
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 2025 – The Lighthouse, celebrated for its
refined yet approachable Mediterranean dining and vibrant cultural ethos,
announces the opening of its first outpost in Riyadh’s prestigious Diplomatic
Quarter. This marks the brand’s highly anticipated debut in Saudi Arabia,
following acclaimed venues across the UAE.
Set within the heart of Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, The Lighthouse Riyadh brings the brand’s signature blend of culinary innovation, thoughtful design, and community-driven spirit to the Kingdom. The venue features a harmonious mix of indoor and al fresco spaces, designed to welcome guests from early morning breakfasts to lively evening gatherings.
Mediterranean with a Twist
The menu at The Lighthouse Riyadh is a
celebration of the Mediterranean, with a focus on Eastern Mediterranean
flavors. It’s a menu designed for lingering conversations and shared enjoyment,
inviting guests to settle in and stay a little longer.
While mornings might begin with their
Muhammarrah Eggs or a bowl of Greek Yogurt and Homemade Granoala, the all-day
offering deftly transitions from day to night as the hours progress.
Guests can enjoy signature dishes such
as the Truffle Rigatoni or Harissa Crusted Seabass, alongside vibrant mezze
like small plates such as their Lentil Salad with pickled vegetables, Short Rib
Katayefs and Chicken Musakhan Rolls. The selection of salads, sandwiches,
pizzas and dessert ensures there's something for everyone, at any time.
Coffee & Mocktails
The Lighthouse Riyadh embraces coffee
culture with a carefully selected range of specialty coffees that complements
the dining experience, offering a caffeine-fueled journey from morning to
night.
Guests can savor single-origin
pour-overs, expertly prepared espresso drinks, and signature brews such as the
Pistachio Frappé, the Brûléed Cappuccino or even enjoy a zero-proof Espresso
Martini.
And for those who prefer to forgo the caffeine buzz, the mocktail menu is designed to offer complexity, refreshment, and a perfect pairing for the menu’s Mediterranean flavors. Highlights include Isabella – a passion fruit and pomegranate concoction, and Rosa – a refreshing lemonade made with rose essence from Taif.
Design: Where Heritage Meets Modern
Sophistication
The Lighthouse Riyadh’s interiors, designed
by the renowned London-based firm Archer
Humphryes Architects with a celebrated portfolio that includes cultural hot
spot Koko in Camden, the Chiltern Firehouse, and the Peninsula London, are a
striking fusion of cultural heritage and modern sophistication. Drawing
inspiration from the surrounding environment in DQ the design achieves a
balance between timelessness and contemporary flair. The space is anchored by
natural materials such as wood and lava stone, which, together with a
remarkably intricate ceiling design and open kitchen layout, create a warm,
inviting atmosphere grounded in craftsmanship and sustainability.
Every detail has been meticulously
considered: furniture and lighting selections from Gubi, Another Country, Flos,
and Serax bring elegant simplicity and sculptural presence, while a
thoughtfully curated color palette adds subtle personality and depth. The
environment is further enriched by original artworks from Riyadh-based
multidisciplinary artist Nasser Al Mulhim, whose vibrant pieces, blending
geometric and organic forms, reflect the artist’s exploration of spirituality
and the human psyche.
The result is a sophisticated yet approachable setting where heritage and innovation coexist seamlessly. The design encourages guests to linger, discover, and connect, making The Lighthouse Riyadh not just a dining destination, but a cultural hub where every detail enhances the overall experience.
Community-Driven Cultural Programming
True to its roots, The Lighthouse Riyadh
will host a dynamic calendar of community activations, from weekend brunches
and live podcasting to evening DJ sets, transforming the venue into a social
and cultural hub for the Diplomatic Quarter. This approach reflects the brand’s
enduring commitment to fostering connection, creativity, and collaboration
within every community it serves.
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About The Lighthouse
Established in 2017 in Dubai Design
District, The Lighthouse has become a cornerstone of the UAE’s dining scene,
renowned for its unique blend of casual yet refined dining. Attracting a
diverse audience from the arts and culture sectors, The Lighthouse is
recognized for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and relaxed, sophisticated
service style.
Rooted in the spirit of Virginia Woolf
and the Bloomsbury Set, The Lighthouse embodies a philosophy centered on
engaging conversations and freshly prepared meals shared among friends. This
ethos is reflected in every aspect of the brand, from its thoughtfully curated
retail offerings to its role as a cultural hub, hosting events and a podcast
that fosters collaboration and creativity.
The Lighthouse’s reach has expanded to
several licensed locations under the name 'The Lighthouse Restaurant &
Bar,' including Dubai Design District, Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Hills, and most recently, Riyadh. Guests can enjoy a refined setting with a
carefully curated selection of mocktails, cocktails, and beers. Additionally,
The Lighthouse’s Catering and Events Management teams provide tailored
services, ensuring each event reflects The Lighthouse’s commitment to quality
and creativity.
The Lighthouse is more than just a
dining destination; it is a space where food, design, and community come
together, making it a distinctive venue in the region.
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