A taste of Minus Eighteen with Yasmina Rizk, GM of Sweet Mania LLC
An optician by profession, Yasmina Rizk pursued her passion for sweets by starting an ice-cream business, which she later launched in Dubai. We spoke to the general manager of Sweet Mania LLC, to hear more about her journey.
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel’s new GM Asier Baquero began his career 22 years ago and served across several resorts and city-based hotels.
Fadi Ammache joins Grand Millennium Al Wahda as general manager
With over 25 years of experience, Ammache has worked with leading hospitality brands across France, Belgium, Lebanon and the UAE.
A memorable Ramadan with Nestlé Professional
Nestlé Professional’s finest chefs Elie Lteif, Zouheir Baadarani, and Ali Traboulsi are cooking up a feast this holy month. Here, the trio gave us the lowdown on how Nestlé Professional products are helping chefs serve their guests memorable iftars throughout Ramadan.
Marina Krasnobrizhaya is St. Regis Riyadh’s new GM
Krasnobrizhaya, who’s the first woman to be GM at Marriott International in KSA, will lead the hotel’s pre-opening efforts.
Five questions with Maher Tawk, managing director of Kan Zaman Restaurant, KSA
In an interview by Hodema for HN, Maher Tawk, managing director of Kan Zaman Restaurant in the KSA, gives the lowdown on the F&B concept, the food scene in the kingdom and the firm’s expansion plans.
Talking luxury gum with Nael El Shaar
Nael El Shaar, founder and owner of The Mastika Gum Co., comes from a family that has been working in confectionery for more than 60 years. We caught up with him to discuss his luxury gum.
Five minutes with Walid Merhi, co-owner and manager of Ferdinand Gastrobar
Walid Merhi co-owns and manages Ferdinand Gastrobar, leads the beverage program in Baky Hospitality– Egypt and owns a consultancy firm abroad. By farming his own produce, he has used his culinary heritage, terroir and passion to create a unique style through which he celebrates Lebanon’s seasons and legacy, making his name inseparable from the ever-evolving cocktail bar scene at home and abroad.Walid Merhi co-owns and manages Ferdinand Gastrobar, leads the beverage program in Baky Hospitality– Egypt and owns a consultancy firm abroad. By farming his own produce, he has used his culinary heritage, terroir and passion to create a unique style through which he celebrates Lebanon’s seasons and legacy, making his name inseparable from the ever-evolving cocktail bar scene at home and abroad.
Ishraq Hospitality appoints new director of operations
This move is in line with Ishraq Hospitality’s expansion of its strategic objectives in the hospitality sector.
