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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Famed Mott 32 opens its first location in the Middle East in Dubai
The multi-award-winning restaurant Mott 32 has opened its first location in the Middle East. The venue, which Sunset Hospitality owns and operates, is one of the most eagerly awaited additions to Dubai’s food scene. It celebrates the culture and cuisine of contemporary Hong Kong by fusing traditional Chinese cooking with cutting-edge culinary innovation.
Pastry vibes with chef Brice Konan-Ferrand
Brice Konan-Ferrand, pastry chef of Valrhona, has chocolate running through his veins. We spent five minutes in the kitchen getting to know him.
New director of sales and marketing joins Grand Hyatt Amman
Having worked in hotels since 1998, Zeid Talhami joins Grand Hyatt Amman with an impressive record of accomplishments.
Chef Nicolas Lambert participates in Butter of Europe campaign
A selection of the region’s home bakers have been given the opportunity to take part in a private workshop with pastry chef Nicolas Lambert.
The renaissance of Arabic food with Top Chef Tala Bashmi
Born in Bahrain, Tala Bashmi is making a name for herself as one of the most promising stars of the culinary world. The MBC Top Chef finalist and winner of MENA’s Best Female Chef award 2022 is on a quest to not only modernize Arabic cuisine but also create a culinary journey like no other in her restaurant, Fusions by Tala.
