New director of global sales and development in the Middle East for Preferred Hotel Group

New director of global sales and development in the Middle East for Preferred Hotel Group

Kirk McDonald is tasked with leading leisure sales and driving development for the three key brands in the region.

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Fares Yactine appointed regional VP at Gulf Hotels Group in Manama

Fares Yactine appointed regional VP at Gulf Hotels Group in Manama

Fares Yactine has been with the Bahraini Gulf Hotels Group since 15 years, with a hospitality career spanning 22 years.

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Dubai chefs and influencers star in YouTube documentary series

Dubai chefs and influencers star in YouTube documentary series

They had the opportunity to witness firsthand the milking phase of the butter-making process when they visited a dairy farm in western France.

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In the hot seat: Ali Noor, director of Kaylani Food Center

In the hot seat: Ali Noor, director of Kaylani Food Center

Ali Noor, director of Kaylani Food Center, tells us about Kaylani Food Center’s latest activities.

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Nestlé appoints Yasser Abdul Malak as chairman and CEO for MENA

Nestlé appoints Yasser Abdul Malak as chairman and CEO for MENA

He succeeds Remy Ejel, who joined the global Nestlé Executive Board in Vevey, Switzerland, as executive vice president and CEO of Zone Asia.

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TIME Hotels expands its senior management team

TIME Hotels expands its senior management team

TIME Hotels has announced five new senior appointments to support the company in its expansion plans across MENA region.

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Destination UAE with Rouba Khalil

Destination UAE with Rouba Khalil

A qualified systems engineer, chef Rouba Khalil, founder of Rouba Khalil Kitchen, is accustomed to tackling challenges head on. Here, she gives us the lowdown on her projects in the UAE and adapting to new markets.

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Behind the scenes at Umami with Chef Tarek Ibrahim

Behind the scenes at Umami with Chef Tarek Ibrahim

Egypt’s restaurant sector is booming, with many new names joining the scene. We sat with Master Chef Tarek Ibrahim to learn more about Umami, his first restaurant venture in Egypt.

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Paying tribute to French chef Jacques Charette

Paying tribute to French chef Jacques Charette

Beloved chef Jacques Charette, an iconic figure of French gastronomy, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of culinary excellence.­­

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Kamal Mouzawak brings Tawlet to Paris

Kamal Mouzawak brings Tawlet to Paris

Lebanese entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak is showcasing the richness of the Lebanese cuisine in France with the launch of Tawlet Paris on January 12, 2022. The restaurant celebrates the culinary traditions of each region in Lebanon, promoting local ingredients while encouraging cooks to rediscover old recipes.

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