Catrion Catering Holding Company, a leading Saudi global company in the integrated hospitality sector, won two regional awards for the Middle East and Africa at the FAB Global Hospitality Awards 2026, during the ceremony held in Bengaluru, Republic of India, in an achievement that reflects the rapid development witnessed by the hospitality sector in the Kingdom, and the growing presence of national companies among the most prominent specialized global platforms. The win came for the hospitality experience provided by Catrion in two main categories: the 'Best Airport Lounge' award – regional winner for the Middle East and Africa, and the 'Best Hospitality Experience' award – regional winner for the Middle East and Africa. This recognition on a global platform reflects the evolution of the hospitality concept at Saudi airports from providing individual services to designing integrated experiences that combine service quality, operational efficiency, innovation, and care for various aspects of the traveler's journey, contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of the aviation and tourism sectors and consolidating the Kingdom's presence on the global hospitality map.

In this context, Dr. Rashid Al-Arfaj, Vice President of the Inflight Catering Sector at Catrion, explained that "Catrion, within an integrated national system, contributes to supporting the development of the aviation and tourism sectors by providing solutions and services that extend across various stages of the traveler's journey, including hospitality services at airports, aircraft catering, and specialized operational solutions, contributing to enhancing the experiences of travelers and guests, and keeping pace with the continuous growth witnessed by both sectors in the Kingdom." He added: "This achievement is the fruit of the commitment of Catrion's work teams to providing hospitality experiences according to the best global practices, and reflects the success of our approach based on quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Winning two regional awards at this global forum also embodies the ability of national companies to compete according to the highest standards, and enhances Catrion's role as a trusted partner for airports and airlines." Over more than four decades, Catrion has established its position as a leading Saudi company in providing integrated hospitality solutions across vital sectors such as aviation, hospitality, healthcare, and events, through an integrated operational system that combines specialized expertise, operational efficiency, and the highest standards of service quality. The company manages hospitality services in a wide number of airport lounges in the Kingdom, contributing to enhancing the traveler's experience, supporting the development of the air transport and tourism system, and reflecting its role as a strategic partner in developing the integrated hospitality system that aligns with the Kingdom's growth targets.