Lebanese wine workshop held in New York
A virtual tasting of Lebanese wine was held in New York on August 3. Organized by Fair Trade, in collaboration with Hospitality Services, the session was dedicated to promoting Lebanese wine in the U.S., a valuable export market for Lebanon’s wineries.
NY-based Emmy Squared to debut first international outlet in Abu Dhabi
Emmy Squared’s Detroit-style pizza is marked by its square shape, and the UAE’s branch will be the 13th location of the brand.
OMRAN Group announces soft opening of 250-room dusitD2 Naseem Resort
The four-star dusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar is the second property owned and developed by OMRAN Group in Jabal Al Akhdhar.
Malak Al Tawouk expands in Paris
Serving around 150 sandwiches per day on weekdays and 250 on weekends, the branch has been franchised by Conshierto.
All eyes on Egypt
Investment in Egypt has skyrocketed in recent years. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, explains why this boom is far from temporary and how the country is attracting foreign brands.
Travel recovery begins to take off
“The summer travel surge is just the beginning of a recovery that seemed almost impossible a little more than a year ago,” said Michael Wette, head of IMEA transportation and services at Oliver Wyman.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among the first to accept IATA Travel Pass
Travelers to/from KSA will have the choice of using either the IATA Travel Pass or Tawakkalna, the country’s national health app.
What a chef wants
From Japan to the United States, chef Tony Biggs knows food. He has overseen the kitchens of hotels in the Caribbean, resorts in the Philippines and served dignitaries, including the King and Queen of Jordan.
Five minutes with KSA’s culinary powerhouse Mayada Mansour Badr
Mayada Mansour Badr is no ordinary woman. As CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, founder of Pink Camel, a high-end patisserie in Jeddah, and partner of two other restaurants, she is a respected figure in the Saudi culinary scene. We spoke to the accomplished chef to learn more about her experiences and succeeding in KSA.
Bringing back the old Beirut with Al Falamanki
Lebanese restaurateur Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to promoting the unique flavors of Lebanon through his restaurant group and his work with the RNCP Syndicate. Here, the chairman and CEO of Mood Village and co-owner of Al Sultan Brahim, Al Falamanki, Diwan Beirut group shares his expansion plans.
