Continent Worldwide Hotels Announces the Opening of Its First AncyrA Hotels & Inns Property in Saudi Arabia

Located just a few steps away from the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), the hotel offers an unparalleled setting, designed to provide comfort and convenience for both domestic and international Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

With a total of 230 thoughtfully designed standard and suite rooms, the property can accommodate up to 850 guests and pilgrims. Fully equipped with modern amenities, AncyrA Rose Hotel by Continent also features dedicated prayer areas, a diverse selection of international and local cuisine, and advanced systems that ensure efficient front desk service for large group check-ins. In one of the holiest cities of the Islamic world, the property introduces a new dimension of accessible and quality hospitality.

Shady Boueiry, CEO of Continent Worldwide Hotels Middle East Region, stated:“Opening this hotel under our AncyrA brand in a sacred city like Medina marks a milestone for us. This property not only represents the official launch of the AncyrA Hotels & Inns brand in Saudi Arabia but also demonstrates our long-term commitment to providing accessible yet elegant accommodation solutions for religious travelers. With this opening, our goal is to deliver a Medina experience where comfort, tradition, and thoughtful care blend seamlessly.”

Ethem Zagikyan, Chairman and CEO of Continent Worldwide Hotels, added:“We are delighted with our steady growth in the Middle East. The opening of AncyrA Rose Hotel in Medina not only strengthens our presence in Saudi Arabia but also supports our vision of expanding quality- and value-driven hospitality concepts across the region. We believe that our AncyrA Hotels & Inns brand will bring a fresh breath to the mid-scale hotel market in the Middle East, offering a warm, culturally connected, and guest-focused experience.”

The property is being developed as part of a Master Franchise Agreement signed last year between Continent Worldwide Hotels and Dyafat Al Atheel Company, a leading hospitality provider in Saudi Arabia with decades of expertise in Hajj and Umrah services. The agreement sets an ambitious target of opening 30 AncyrA Hotels & Inns properties across Saudi Arabia by 2030.

Fuad Al Filali, General Manager of Dyafat Al Atheel Company, commented:“We are thrilled to introduce the AncyrA Rose Hotel by Continent as part of our growing portfolio. With its close proximity to Al-Haram and guest-centric design, we believe this hotel will play a crucial role in serving large Hajj groups and enhancing their pilgrimage experience.”

Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 tourism plan, the country’s tourism sector is rapidly expanding. Through its diverse portfolio of international and regionally relevant brands, Continent Worldwide Hotels continues to grow strategically, meeting both global and local market demands. The AncyrA Rose Hotel by Continent stands as a symbol of this vision, where tradition and modernity meet in harmony.