Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner

Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner

Hospitality expert Duncan Fraser-Smith has been appointed managing partner of GLEE Hospitality Solutions. Having launched hundreds of successful and high-profile hospitality venues throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia, he brings over three decades of experience to the role. He also authored Create to Plate and is a regular keynote speaker, moderator and panelist at international hospitality trade and corporate conferences and events.

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Catch of the day: Seafood trends

Catch of the day: Seafood trends

International cuisine has transformed beyond recognition in recent decades. Greater exposure to cuisines from farflung corners of the world, via digital platforms such as social media, has introduced us to new dining concepts that meant little to us just a few years ago. With this in mind, Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director of Eighty6 Shop, gives us the lowdown on seafood and why it is becoming more popular by the hour.

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Wake up and smell the coffee machines

Wake up and smell the coffee machines

With specialty coffee being one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, Natalya Latypova,managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explores this growing trend and the equipment that’s making waves across the market.

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What’s on the table with Glee Hospitality Solutions

What’s on the table with Glee Hospitality Solutions

From the moment a guest steps into an establishment, they expect to be treated to an experience that tantalizes every one of their senses. Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions talks tableware and the impact it can have on the restaurant experience.

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Veganism in Dubai by Glee Hospitality Solutions

Veganism in Dubai by Glee Hospitality Solutions

The vegan movement has gained traction in recent years, with advocates praising its sensitivity to the environment and sustainable practices. Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explores veganism in Dubai and how restaurants can better cater to this growing audience.

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Just Desserts

Just Desserts

From traditional favorites to dairy-free, low-carb options, sweet treats have evolved to become an essential component in modern food trends, particularly in the Middle East, as Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explains. F

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Multi-unit franchising: choosing the right approach

Multi-unit franchising: choosing the right approach

The concept of franchising has, for the most part, performed positively in spite of lockdowns, supply issues and other factors. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, puts multi-unit franchising in the spotlight.

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Streamlining Procurement

Streamlining Procurement

Industries often depend on a number of multifaceted layers to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day business. Abdul Kader Saadi, co-founder and CEO of the Eighty6 Portal, discusses the role of technology in procurement.

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Green and clean: the non-processed food trend

Green and clean: the non-processed food trend

With more consumers focusing on their health, favoring “clean” eating over processed options, F&B operators are having to adapt their product lines. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, discusses how demand for non-processed foods just keeps on rising.

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Veganism in the UAE

Veganism in the UAE

Although veganism is not new, it has become one of the most talked about topics in recent times due to the boom in health and wellness, as well as environmental concerns. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality,, lifts the lid on veganism in the UAE and how the F&B sector is meeting local demand for meat substitues.

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