60 seconds with executive chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan of Amman Rotana
Chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan recently joined Amman Rotana from The Chedi El Gouna Hotel & Resort, Hurghada, bringing with him over 21 years of valuable experience in the hospitality industry. We learn more about how he is wholeheartedly committed to enhancing Amman Rotana’s culinary offerings.
A taste of culinary excellence with renowned chef Faisal Al Deleigan
Faisal Al Deleigan is a man of many talents; he is a banker, a world-renowned chef, consultant and humanitarian at heart. With his consultancy work, he showcases not only the richness of a plethora of cuisines but also breathes life into recipes. In this exclusive interview, he tells us about his journey and how he helps his clients achieve success.
Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid
We caught up with Kashif Khalid, IATA’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, to discuss everything related to travel.
A brief encounter with serial entrepreneur Haider Madani
Haider Madani, owner of CASSETTE and NETTE Dubai, has an insatiable appetite for great food, music and art. Here, he describes his journey and future plans.
Exploring new culinary frontiers with chef Joe Barza
Globe-trotting chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with putting Lebanese cuisine on the global culinary map. We had the opportunity to catch up with him between flights to learn more about his exciting projects.
A Taste of Lebanon in France with Terroirs Insolites’ founder Michel Abboud
Founder of Terroirs Insolites Michel Abboud lives by the mantra: “If you want it, work for it.” Here, he shares his passion for bringing a taste of Lebanon to France.
Behind the scenes at Octave Beirut with Anthony Khashan
Anthony Khashan started his career as a bartender in Beirut before founding Straightup group in 2018. Here, he discusses Octave, his latest venture that’s set to redefine the Lebanese nightlife scene.
Table for two with chef Youssef Akiki
Having begun his career at the tender age of 15, chef Youssef Akiki has earned himself a great reputation for his creative and purist approach to Lebanese cuisine. Here, he tells us all about his latest venture, Butler’s Table.
60 seconds with Jean Zakka CEO of Zakka Multitec
In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Jean Zakka, CEO of Zakka Multitec, talks about his firm’s activities and what’s in the pipeline.
Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily
In an exclusive interview, Raymond Rjaily, executive chef of the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, reveals his passion for food through storytelling, local sourcing, sustainability and community engagement.
