JEDDAH: The restaurant chain AlBaik Food Systems Company has announced plans to open seven new branches in Riyadh.
The announcement comes after signing a strategic partnership agreement with Peace Stars Holding Company that includes the acquisition of land that will be used for the new outlets.
The popular AlBaik restaurant chain already had branches in Madinah, Makkah and Jeddah ahead of the planned expansion into Riyadh.
RIYADH: The fifth Saudi Media Forum, to be held from Feb. 2-4, has launched the Expert Hub initiative to give practitioners and young talent direct access to national media leaders through focused one-on-one meetings.
Designed as a voluntary bridge between generations, the initiative fosters in-depth discussions to empower the next generation of professionals in a dedicated forum space, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
By building these personal connections, the initiative strengthens Saudi media and helps participants gain experience and lasting professional networks.
The forum is a leading annual platform for media professionals and decision-makers. The 2026 event, under the theme “Media in a Shaping World,” will feature more than 150 sessions and 300 speakers.
The event reflects the Kingdom’s growing cultural and media landscape and its role as a regional hub for industry dialogue, the SPA added.
