Meraas faces COVID19 impact with economic relief package
Task forces have been established at both Meraas and Dubai Holding to look at the specific requirements on a case-by-case basis.
How COVID-19 is changing the FMCG landscape in the Middle East
The COVID-19 pandemic in the GCC is occurring against an already bleak economic backdrop, where consumer confidence has been waning for the past few years.
How is COVID-19 impacting the ME’s restaurant industry?
According to the Eat App data, in March 2020, restaurants across the region saw an overall 60 percent decrease in customers in the weeks leading up to all restaurants shutting down.
5 questions with Amin Younes, managing partner at Café Younes
The specialty coffee segment has become a key driver of growth in the UAE’s F&B. In Dubai, we have been seeing a demand for high grade, premium coffee.
GRIF launches Middle East Restaurant Association, a new hub for the F&B industry
MERA will be a vital source of help, advice and information that concerned business-owners and members of the industry can come to for assistance.
5 questions with Rony Abou Saab, founder of Sandwich W Noss
“We have built a solid franchise system and we are in negotiations with various key markets that have shown very high interest in the brand,” said Abou Saab
Castania has a new identity that embraces modernity
The new identity will roll out gradually to include all the product lines, airport boutique and global outlets.
Lebanese restaurants seeking incentives and exemptions to face COVID-19
According to Ramy, at this stage, it is absolutely imperative for the government to provide alternatives as liquidity shortage is known for a fact.
An eye on the growing poultry market in the MENA
On the occasion of Poultry Day which takes place on March 19, HN spoke with Betty Bedrossian Rizk, regional marketing manager at Arab Marketing and Finance (AMFI), which represents US poultry suppliers, to highlight the industry’s insights and upcoming trends.
