Diageo World Class Lebanon 2026 celebrates bartending excellence with national finale
The Diageo World Class Lebanon 2026 competition reached its grand finale on June 30, 2026. It brought together Lebanon’s top mixologists in a showcase of creativity, precision and innovation. World Class is widely regarded as a leading hospitality industry cocktail competition. It continues to highlight Lebanon’s strong bartending scene. It also supports the next generation of beverage professionals.
How AI is transforming the events industry
From global conferences to regional trade exhibitions, artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly embedded part of how events are planned and experienced. Lovetto Nazareth, managing director at Prism Digital, maps out the move toward digital-led event design and considers what the new tech means for organizers and attendees.
Must-attend 2026 experiences at L’École Valrhona Dubai
As 2026 progresses, L’École Valrhona Dubai is set to offer an exciting lineup of workshops designed to inspire and elevate the skills of pastry and chocolate professionals.
The art of staying ahead with Hanane Badra, VP business development professional business unit at Groupe SEB
From bespoke kitchen solutions to cutting edge culinary technologies, Groupe SEB has spent decades supporting chefs and hospitality professionals across the Middle East. With the region emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic culinary destinations, Hanane Badra, VP business development professional business unit at Groupe SEB, shares how her group is redefining hospitality experiences across the region.
7 inspirational Parisian cafes for the MENA coffee scene
Noelle Faure, chef, food sociologist and co-creator of Un Couple en Cuisine, spotlights the models that could add a new dimension to regional coffee culture.
Hassan Ezzeldine, CEO of Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon, on the future of retail
From navigating Lebanon’s economic crisis to expanding internationally and embracing artificial intelligence (AI), Hassan Ezzeldine has led Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon through a period of remarkable transformation. In this exclusive interview, he discusses resilience, innovation, sustainability and the future of retail.
How brewing innovation is scaling new heights
The specialty coffee industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advances in science and design. Mariam Erin, brewing champion, inventor and Q Arabica grader, explores what these new tools and techniques mean for both baristas and coffee lovers.
Beyond the spotlight with World Class UAE bartender Sharfin Auni
Fresh from winning World Class UAE Bartender of the Year 2026, Sharfin Auni, head bartender at Nobu Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, reflects on the thrill of competing and future industry trends.
Discover Callebaut’s chocolate fudge cake recipe
Indulgent and irresistible, chocolate fudge cake is one of those tempting treats that never loses its appeal. Luscious layers of ganache and mousse, alongside a cocoa mirror glaze, give this interpretation from the experts at Callebaut Chocolate Academy genuine showstopper quality.
Why chefs continue to rely on Elle & Vire Professionnel’s All Purpose Butter
In professional kitchens, versatility is no longer a luxury. It is now essential. From delicate pastries and pastry creams to sauces and savory creations, chefs rely on ingredients that deliver consistent quality every day. Few ingredients meet those demands as reliably as a well-made butter.
