Waldorf Astoria
Coverage of Waldorf Astoria in the Nexus archive.
- Egypt’s Hassan Allam Wins a $727m Saudi Megaproject
Egypt's Hassan Allam has secured a $727 million contract to construct a Waldorf Astoria hotel and superblock. The project is part of Saudi Arabia's Diriyah giga-project.
- Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report
Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment to block taxpayer-funded VIP perks for pardoned drug traffickers and child traffickers, citing special treatment given to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández after his pardon. The amendment failed in the House Appropriations Committee along party lines.
- Trump reveals new WHCA Dinner venue after shooting chaos derailed gala
President Donald Trump announced the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) will occur at the Waldorf Astoria in July, following a shooting that ended the original event at the Washington Hilton. The rescheduled gathering will include enhanced security measures and is described as a 'HOT' ticket. The Waldorf Astoria, previously operated by the Trump Organization, is now hosting the event after the Trump Organization sold its lease rights in 2022.
- Trump reveals new WHCA Dinner venue after shooting chaos derailed gala
President Donald Trump announced the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in July after gunfire disrupted the original event at the Washington Hilton. The new venue, a building Trump previously developed, will feature enhanced security, and Trump emphasized the event as a statement against violence and intimidation.
- Rabat's rocket! With Dubai off the tourist map, Morocco opens 'dupe' of UAE city's famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper - including lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel
Morocco has opened a duplicate of Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper, including a lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel, as Dubai is no longer a tourist destination. The new structure is a significant development in Morocco's tourism industry. This move is expected to boost Morocco's economy.
- Rabat's rocket! With Dubai off the tourist map, Morocco opens 'dupe' of UAE city's famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper - including lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel
Morocco has opened a replica of Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper, including a lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel. The move comes as Dubai is no longer a top tourist destination. Morocco's new structure is seen as a competitor to the UAE's famous building.