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Kuwait news

David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Hospitality consulting and intelligence firm HVS* has appointed Peter Anderson as a managing director and
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
HIIT brand 1Rebel has entered the Middle Eastern market for the first time, with the
Digital Projection (DP), a UK-based projection specialist, has completed an installation on an exisiting exhibit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First Middle East is preparing for major expansion across the region, after announcing plans
1Rebel has signed a deal to enter the Middle Eastern fitness market, expanding the brand's
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Lagotronics will be
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Lagotronics Projects
Cultural space developments in the Gulf region continue apace with the opening of a new
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
Simworx, a creator of dynamic media-based attractions, has announced that it will install a Ben
Plans have been announced to open a new Cartoon Network attraction in Kuwait, with UK-based
Adriaan Vorster, formerly a partner at international design practice SSH, has been appointed as director
The centenary of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) is being celebrated in London, with the
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
Three firms have been commissioned to develop a “world-class” Science City attraction in central Patna,
A formal opening has been held for the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (SAASCC)
Timbalaya, the British-based story-led adventure play IP, has announced its first project will be in
One of China’s largest real estate developers has joined forces with hospitality company Four Seasons
The owners of IMG Worlds of Adventure – the world’s largest indoor theme park –
Hospitality giant Four Seasons has opened a new hotel in Kuwait City, created by architects
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) – the developer behind the Paramount theme park in Kent
Blu Spas has collaborated with HKS/Hill Glazier Studio and Brayton Hughes for the spa design
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Thomas Heatherwick’s
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Shaun Grove

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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Kuwait news

David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Hospitality consulting and intelligence firm HVS* has appointed Peter Anderson as a managing director and
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
HIIT brand 1Rebel has entered the Middle Eastern market for the first time, with the
Digital Projection (DP), a UK-based projection specialist, has completed an installation on an exisiting exhibit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First Middle East is preparing for major expansion across the region, after announcing plans
1Rebel has signed a deal to enter the Middle Eastern fitness market, expanding the brand's
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Lagotronics will be
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Lagotronics Projects
Cultural space developments in the Gulf region continue apace with the opening of a new
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
Simworx, a creator of dynamic media-based attractions, has announced that it will install a Ben
Plans have been announced to open a new Cartoon Network attraction in Kuwait, with UK-based
Adriaan Vorster, formerly a partner at international design practice SSH, has been appointed as director
The centenary of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) is being celebrated in London, with the
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
Three firms have been commissioned to develop a “world-class” Science City attraction in central Patna,
A formal opening has been held for the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (SAASCC)
Timbalaya, the British-based story-led adventure play IP, has announced its first project will be in
One of China’s largest real estate developers has joined forces with hospitality company Four Seasons
The owners of IMG Worlds of Adventure – the world’s largest indoor theme park –
Hospitality giant Four Seasons has opened a new hotel in Kuwait City, created by architects
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) – the developer behind the Paramount theme park in Kent
Blu Spas has collaborated with HKS/Hill Glazier Studio and Brayton Hughes for the spa design
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Thomas Heatherwick’s
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
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Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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