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Syyaha
4 days ago
- Business
- Syyaha
Baheej Introduces a Boutique Wellness Resort Inspired by Saudi Traditions to Yanbu's Coastline
YANBU, Saudi Arabia | June 1, 2025 — Baheej, Saudi Arabia's emerging destination developer and a joint venture between ASFAR, the Saudi Tourism Investment Company and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company with the Tamimi-AWN Alliance, is proud to announce the fourth component of its transformative Yanbu Waterfront Project: a 34-room boutique Wellness resort that brings together ancestral wellness wisdom and contemporary design inspired by the region's seafaring on the tranquil shores of Yanbu, this intimate sanctuary will feature private sea-view cabanas, immersive wellness programming, and a signature spa designed as an architectural homage to the pearl, once a precious treasure of Yanbu and a symbol of renewal and Al Tamimi, CEO of Baheej, added: 'This project is a reflection of Baheej's vision to enrich Saudi destinations with meaning, not just infrastructure. Our wellness resort is more than a place to stay — it's an experience crafted around the values of balance, beauty, and belonging. We believe it will become a new symbol of Yanbu's evolving identity as a serene coastal escape.'Envisioned as a journey and offering guests opportunities to reconnect with self and place, Baheej is developing the resort with curated experiences that include meditation at sunrise, movement rituals inspired by coastal rhythms, and wellness treatments rooted in Arabic healing traditions and native ingredients.'The design, developed by Spectrum Architecture, draws deeply from the soul of Yanbu,' said Stefano Lopez, Senior Director at Baheej. 'It reinterprets the poetry of seafaring traditions and the calm resilience of the sea into a space of reflection, comfort, and transformation.'Lopez also noted that the official brand of the resort will be revealed later this year, hinting at its distinctive Saudi character: 'We want to create a brand that resonates with our domestic travelers. One that brings generations of Saudi heritage and wellness practices to the forefront of contemporary hospitality.' This launch marks a further step in Baheej's mission to transform Yanbu into the gateway to the Red Sea Riviera; a new destination narrative that fuses nature, culture, and community. The wellness resort joins a growing collection of destination-defining assets developed by Baheej in Yanbu, including Cloud 7 Lifestyle hotel by Kerten Hospitality, Kaynuna Beach Escape and the upcoming Jaba Tour Center and Diving Club.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
Baheej introduces a boutique wellness resort inspired by Saudi traditions to Yanbu's coastline
YANBU, Saudi Arabia — Baheej, Saudi Arabia's emerging destination developer and a joint venture between ASFAR, the Saudi Tourism Investment Company and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company with the Tamimi-AWN Alliance, is proud to announce the fourth component of its transformative Yanbu Waterfront Project: a 34-room boutique Wellness resort that brings together ancestral wellness wisdom and contemporary design inspired by the region's seafaring heritage. Nestled on the tranquil shores of Yanbu, this intimate sanctuary will feature private sea-view cabanas, immersive wellness programming, and a signature spa designed as an architectural homage to the pearl, once a precious treasure of Yanbu and a symbol of renewal and serenity. Norah Al Tamimi, CEO of Baheej, added: 'This project is a reflection of Baheej's vision to enrich Saudi destinations with meaning, not just infrastructure. Our wellness resort is more than a place to stay — it's an experience crafted around the values of balance, beauty, and belonging. We believe it will become a new symbol of Yanbu's evolving identity as a serene coastal escape.' Envisioned as a journey and offering guests opportunities to reconnect with self and place, Baheej is developing the resort with curated experiences that include meditation at sunrise, movement rituals inspired by coastal rhythms, and wellness treatments rooted in Arabic healing traditions and native ingredients. "The design, developed by Spectrum Architecture, draws deeply from the soul of Yanbu," said Stefano Lopez, Senior Director at Baheej. 'It reinterprets the poetry of seafaring traditions and the calm resilience of the sea into a space of reflection, comfort, and transformation.' Lopez also noted that the official brand of the resort will be revealed later this year, hinting at its distinctive Saudi character: 'We want to create a brand that resonates with our domestic travelers. One that brings generations of Saudi heritage and wellness practices to the forefront of contemporary hospitality.' This launch marks a further step in Baheej's mission to transform Yanbu into the gateway to the Red Sea Riviera; a new destination narrative that fuses nature, culture, and community. The wellness resort joins a growing collection of destination-defining assets developed by Baheej in Yanbu, including Cloud 7 Lifestyle hotel by Kerten Hospitality, Kaynuna Beach Escape and the upcoming Jaba Tour Center and Diving Club.
Ya Biladi
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan Women's football team gears up for Africa Cup of Nations with Tangier training camp
The Moroccan women's national football team will hold a training camp in Tangier from May 25 to June 4, as announced by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). For this occasion, national team coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez has called up 34 players to prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26. Squad List: Khadija Errmichi (AS FAR) Hind Hasnaoui (AS FAR) Zineb El Arari (Renaissance Sportive de Berkane) Fatima Ezzahra El Jabraoui (Wydad Athletic Club) Ines Arouaissa (Saint Malo, France) Hanane Ait Elhaj (Valencia CF, Spain) Zineb Redouani (AS FAR) Ghizlane Chhiri (AS FAR) Rkia Mazraoui (Renaissance Sportive de Berkane) Sabah Seghir (FC Basel, Switzerland) Aziza Rebbah (AS FAR) Nouhaila Benzina (AS FAR) Siham Boukhami (AS FAR) Yasmin Katie Mrabet (Valencia CF, Spain) Najat Belhabib (Renaissance Sportive de Berkane) Soumia Hady (Wydad Athletic Club) Ghizlane Chebbak (Levante Las Planas, Spain) Najat Badri (AS FAR) Elodie Nakkach (Al Ahli SC, Saudi Arabia) Salma Bouguerch (Wydad Athletic Club) Anissa Lahmari (Levante UD, Spain) Sarah Kassi (FC Fleury 91, France) Zineb Erroudany (AS FAR) Imène El Ghazouani (Servette FC, Switzerland) Sanaa Mssoudy (AS FAR) Imane Touriss (EA Guingamp, France) Fatima Tagnaout (AS FAR) Jade Nassi (Stade de Reims, France) Sakina Ouzraoui Diki (Costa Adeje Tenerife, Spain) Rania Boutiebi (Yla Brugge, Belgium) Imane Saoud (unspecified) Ibtissam Jraidi (Al Ahli, Saudi Arabia) Rosella Ayane (Tottenham Hotspur, England) Kenza Chapelle (RC Strasbourg, France)
CairoScene
16-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
A New Heritage-Inspired Boutique Resort Is Coming to Saudi's Yanbu
Blending wellness with cultural storytelling, the resort will feature private cabanas overlooking the sea and activities that draw from Yanbu's maritime heritage. Saudi destination developer Baheej has announced plans for a new boutique wellness resort along the Red Sea coast in Yanbu, furthering its vision of positioning the historic port city as a key stop on the emerging 'Red Sea Riviera.' Developed in partnership with ASFAR, the Public Investment Fund's tourism investment arm, the 34-room resort marks the fourth phase of Baheej's Yanbu Waterfront Project. Designed by architecture firm Spectrum, the resort blends wellness with cultural storytelling. Private cabanas will overlook the sea, while a spa and programming draw from Yanbu's maritime heritage—specifically the city's deep-rooted ties to seafaring and pearl diving. Guests can expect experiences grounded in local healing methods, alongside sunrise meditations and movement practices attuned to the coastal landscape. The project joins Baheej's growing Yanbu portfolio—including Cloud 7 Lifestyle Hotel, Kaynuna Beach Escape, and the upcoming Jaba Tour Center and Diving Club—and is set to reflect a distinctly Saudi sense of place, where heritage and contemporary wellness meet.
Ya Biladi
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Wydad Casablanca and AS FAR advance to Women's Throne Cup final
Wydad Casablanca and AS FAR have qualified for the final of the 2023–24 Women's Throne Cup, following the semi-final matches held Wednesday at the Sidi Youssef Ben Ali Stadium in Marrakech. In the first semi-final, Wydad Casablanca defeated the Municipal Association of Laayoune Women's Football with a 2-1 win. In the second match, AS FAR secured their place in the final with a 3-0 victory over Ittihad Tanger.
