RATIONAL: the choice of award-winning chefs Karim Bourgi and Reif Othman
RATIONAL’s mission has always been to provide customers with the best tools for cooking. As an innovative solutions provider, RATIONAL’s special approach toward research and development sets it apart from the rest. With a team of physicists, food scientists, development engineers and experienced chefs working together in the research and development department, the company offers a unique way of doing things.
Nobu Hospitality opens projects in RAK
Marjan has welcomed the celebrated Nobu Hospitality to the emirate of Ras el Khaimah on its flagship Al Marjan Island. This follows the signing with Enevoria Development, who recently acquired a beachfront plot on Al Marjan Island, to build the luxury Nobu hotel and branded residences and the famous Nobu restaurant.
The hottest trends and F&B concepts in KSA revealed
The talk “What’s new? Uncovering hot trends and the latest F&B concepts in KSA” was held during the 11th edition of Saudi HORECA Riyadh, the kingdom’s largest hospitality and foodservice trade event. Experts in the field were invited to participate in a panel discussion that delved into subjects ranging from the secrets behind a successful restaurant business to managing franchises.
How HR is evolving in Saudi Arabia
Senior Saudi HR professionals were invited to participate in a discussion on human resource opportunities, challenges and how the hospitality industry is responding to Saudization. “Human resources in the spotlight and understanding Saudization” was held on November 24, 2022, during the 11th edition of Saudi HORECA Riyadh, the kingdom’s largest hospitality and foodservice trade event.
Saudi Vision 2030 and the role of hotel operators
“How hotel operators are contributing to Vision 2030” brought hotel operators together to address the goals of Vision 2030, as well as their development pipelines and investment opportunities in the sector. The engaging and informative talk was held during Saudi HORECA Riyadh in November 2022.
How women are shaping KSA’s hospitality landscape
“How hotel operators are contributing to Vision 2030” brought hotel operators together to address the goals of Vision 2030, as well as their development pipelines and investment opportunities in the sector. The engaging and informative talk was held during Saudi HORECA Riyadh in November 2022.
AMFORHT appoints Abderahman Belgat as its new president
During the last general assembly of AMFORHT, which was held on November 11 in Paris, Abderahman Belgat was elected president of the world association for training in hospitality and tourism. He will hold the position for the next four years.
Tasting Lebanese heritage at SIAL Paris
With 7,000 exhibitors and 400,000 exhibited products, this year’s edition of SIAL Paris (October 15-19, 2022) was an innovation-centric edition, reminding industry players that they are all active participants in the change that is underway and the importance of environmental, ethical, digital and demographic challenges facing the planet. It also addressed the challenges of food security, changes in consumption habits and the importance of scouting out new talent, as well as nurturing the “young shoots” who are eager to actively contribute to tomorrow’s ecosystem. This year, SIAL, the world’s biggest biannual trade fair, attracted over 310,000 visitors importers and distributors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Lebanese products featured high on the menu, with the participation of a selection of suppliers considered to be at the forefront of some of theindustry.
In the kitchen with George Hebeiliny
Consultant pastry chef George Hebeiliny can’t resist fusing Arabic flavors into his marvelous desserts. We caught up with him in KSA to learn more about his work and what makes his kunafa so appealing.
In the kitchen with Tarek Fahim
Making his mark in the kitchen since the age of 23, Tarek Fahim, executive chef of Siblings Restaurant & Café, KSA, explains what it means to him to follow his culinary dreams and shares his special glazed salmon recipe.
