Wynn Al Marjan Island’s casino is “on track”
Setting new global benchmarks for design and premium luxury experiences, Wynn Resorts is poised to introduce its highly anticipated resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. This visionary project draws inspiration from the mesmerizing views of the Arabian Gulf, encapsulating a harmonious blend of tranquility and grandeur. The forthcoming multibillion-dollar integrated resort, known as Wynn Al Marjan Island, signifies a pivotal milestone for Wynn Resorts in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
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.
A Valrhona “culinary-dating” experience
On March 22, 2022, Valrhona brought together the team of Relais Desserts and Ecole Valrhona for a three-hour intimate afternoon tea at Jumeirah Al Naseem to discuss trends, business opportunities and the importance of knowledge sharing while discovering the talents of Frédéric Cassel, Vincent Guerlais, Pascal Lac, Eric Vergne, Sébastien Bouillet and Glenn Noel.
How Valrhona’s La Consigne scheme is making a positive impact on the environment
Juliana Lepan, Valrhona’s international marketing director, tackled the company’s environmentally friendly approach and its La Consigne program during Gulfood 2022 held in Dubai, UAE.
A “Gourmandise Raisonnée” with ART-chitects of taste Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé
Always taking things up a notch, Valrhona invited two titans of the culinary scene, Pierre Hermé and Frédéric Bau, to a week of fine pastry, innovation and expertise in Dubai. In the presence of international Cercle V chefs from Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé showcased a new way to thinking pastry around Bau’s latest book, titled “Reasoned Gourmandise,” which explores the fundamentals of a healthy and harmonious pastry that respects the flavors and textures of the great classics. In a joint interview, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé tell us about their exciting collaboration and Valrhona’s role in it all.
A sweet encounter with Valrhona’s leading team during World’s 50 Best Awards
Behind every successful brand is a winning team, which is something Valrhona knows only too well. We sat with Guillaume Lafaix, IMEA business unit manager, and Alexandra Belin, global communication group manager of Valrhona, during the first edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to learn more about Valrhona’s sponsorship of the Middle East & North Africa’s Best Pastry Chef award, as well as the brand’s upcoming projects.
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.
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.
