A sweet encounter with Valrhona’s leading team during World’s 50 Best Awards
Behind every successful brand is a winning team, which is something Valrhona knows only too well. We sat with Guillaume Lafaix, IMEA business unit manager, and Alexandra Belin, global communication group manager of Valrhona, during the first edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to learn more about Valrhona’s sponsorship of the Middle East & North Africa’s Best Pastry Chef award, as well as the brand’s upcoming projects.
Dubai Airports appoints Majed Al Joker as COO
At Dubai Airports, Al Joker’s role combines key operational functions, including terminal service delivery and airside service delivery.
The 27th edition of Gulfood is underway
The five-day show will bring together +4,000 exhibitors, a raft of industry policymakers, disruptors and game-changers from 180 countries.
Multibillion-dollar integrated resort slated for RAK with gaming facility
The development on Al Marjan island is the first beach resort developed by Wynn Resorts globally. The project is set for competition in 2026.
Collaboration between Campus de Groisy and Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy in Beirut
The partnership between Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy and Campus de Groisy will provide exceptional experiences in catering cuisine.
SIRHA Europain to celebrate French bakery
At SIRHA Europain, some 150 top professionals will be present on the bakery, pastry and snacking stages and will participate in the forums.
OMRAN to kick off phase one of USD 1B Yiti tourism project
The Yiti masterplan is one of Omran’s largest integrated urban destinations and aligns with its role toward supporting the local economy.
PE fund specialized in tourism SMEs in KSA is launched
Derayah’s new fund comes within the framework of the Tourism Development Fund’s commitment to stimulating and supporting tourism investment.
ATM changes 2022 dates to accommodate new UAE working week
Now in its 29th year, ATM 2022 will feature a broad selection of show highlights, including Travel Forward and ARIVALDubai@ATM.
F&B investment outlook & key trends
The food and beverage sector has benefited from increased levels of investment over the past decade. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, looks ahead and shares details of the investor trends shaping the F&B industry.