In the kitchen with Omani chef Issa Al Balushi

In the kitchen with Omani chef Issa Al Balushi

Chef Issa Al Balushi, head chef of Al Mouj Muscat and Al Mouj Golf Club has over 13 years of experience and is a man of many titles, including president of Oman Chef’s Guild and brand ambassador of A’saffa. Here, he gives us the lowdown on what’s cooking in Oman.

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How NHI Oman is empowering the next generation of chefs

How NHI Oman is empowering the next generation of chefs

The National Hospitality Institute (NHI) in Oman is providing aspiring chefs with valuable skills to launch their careers. We spoke to the institute’s president, Robert MacLean, to learn more about the local culinary scene and what to expect from Oman’s hospitality sector in the future.

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How Sharjah is planning to position itself as a tourism destination

How Sharjah is planning to position itself as a tourism destination

HN sat with Elie Armaly, director of business development at Sharjah Development and Investment Authority (Shurooq), to answer that question.

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AHIC 2021: 16 mega announcements during the show’s 17th edition

AHIC 2021: 16 mega announcements during the show’s 17th edition

AHIC provided the launchpad for a number of hospitality startups and was the venue for several new hotel signings and industry announcements.

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Discover a new glamping innovative experience: ENVI Lodges

Discover a new glamping innovative experience: ENVI Lodges

ENVI Lodges is co-founded by Chris Nader and Noelle Homsy, both avid travelers and experts in the hospitality industry.

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Aleph Hospitality appoints Jad Shamseddin as its COO for the Middle East

Aleph Hospitality appoints Jad Shamseddin as its COO for the Middle East

Jad Shamseddin will be responsible for developing Aleph Hospitality’s operations, leading the implementation of operational strategies.

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Introducing Eighty6, a newly released B2B application set to revolutionize the food procurement industry in the GCC

Introducing Eighty6, a newly released B2B application set to revolutionize the food procurement industry in the GCC

Eighty6, an industry-leading online procurement tool, has been launched in the UAE with plans to expand to Saudi Arabia in the next three months.

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Rethinking your approach to budgeting

Rethinking your approach to budgeting

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out when most hotels had just begun implementing their 2020 budget, and very quickly things spiraled out of control. Consultant Chirine Salha tackles the topic of budgeting in uncertain times and provides tips on financial planning in a crisis.

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Five minutes with Emma Banks, Hilton’s visionary hospitality executive

Five minutes with Emma Banks, Hilton’s visionary hospitality executive

Emma Banks, VP F&B strategy and development EMEA of Hilton, is a multi-award winner, guest writer and seasoned hospitality professional. We spoke to her about the challenges and opportunities the industry is current witnessing and her own experiences.

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Steering your career: Continuous learning

Steering your career: Continuous learning

It is often said that personal and professional growth come from learning new skills. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, discusses continuing education and its impact on employee retention.

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