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UNOX Arabia names Chef Wael Al Salem and Chef Ihab Abou-Shakra as Corporate Chefs

UNOX Arabia has appointed Corporate Chefs Chef Wael Al Salem and Chef Ihab Abou-Shakra following the launch of its Riyadh

piehaus unveils the third edition of Counter Culture with Salam Daqaaq

piehaus continues its Counter Culture collaboration series with Salam Daqaaq, founder of Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam, exploring Levantine culinary

Chef Yu Hasegawa on creating a restaurant unique to Dubai: “BOCASU was never meant to be a replica”

In this interview, Chef Yu Hasegawa, Head Chef of BOCASU, talks about the thinking behind BOCASU's concept, how he develops

The Distributor

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Indoguna Dubai: Delivering quality and scale across UAE's food and hospitality industry

Indoguna Dubai: Delivering quality and scale across UAE’s food industry

Sponsored: From premium ingredients and global sourcing to large-scale distribution, Indoguna Dubai has become a trusted partner for restaurants, hotels

The Tomato Man: Yassine Azzouni on why the best suppliers don’t just deliver, they solve problems

Built on direct relationships with producers, rigorous quality control, and a reputation earned within professional kitchens across the region, The

Marie Brizard: A legacy brand powering modern mixology

Sponsored: Marie Brizard facilitates the transition from standard service to bespoke mixology, providing a cost-effective route to premiumisation through natural

The Season

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AURA Skypool to close for renovation before September reopening

Dubai's iconic AURA SKYPOOL has closed its doors for renovation, with the venue set to reopen on 1 September The rooftop

FIX Dessert Chocolatier partners with UAE home-grown brands for community campaign

FIX Dessert Chocolatier hosted a two-day community activation at Kite Beach from 9–10 May in partnership with Careem, bringing together

Foodics Forward Together initiative UAE GCC F&B support 2026

Foodics launches “Forward Together” to support F&B operators across UAE and GCC

Foodics has launched a new regional initiative, “Forward Together”, aimed at supporting restaurants and F&B operators as they navigate continued

The Source

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The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference launches with a powerful lineup of regional and global industry leaders

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference 2025 gathered culinary experts, hospitality professionals, and business leaders for a day of thought-provoking

Quality, innovation and craftmanship of USA Cheeses showcased during week-long educational journey for Middle Eastern foodservice professionals

Sponsored: The USA Cheese Guild hosted an educational trade mission to the United States, providing a first-hand opportunity to discover

The USA Cheese Guild’s role in the MENA region

Sponsored: Renowned for its ingenuity and unwavering dedication to quality, the USA Cheese Guild champions the excellence of American cheesemaking

The Critic

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The Pro Chef Awards 2025: Full list revealed

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026: Nominations closing soon

Nominations are open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, celebrating excellence across the GCC's food, beverage and hospitality

A behind-the-scenes look at The Pro Chef Showdown 2025

The Pro Chef Showdown witnessed 20 thrilling battles, with over 60 of the region’s finest chefs given one hour to

Voting now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2025

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference and Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the very best across the GCC’s food,

The Country

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Swen Ehlender appointed Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for The Red Sea and AMAALA

Marriott International has appointed Swen Ehlender as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing across The Red Sea and AMAALA, supporting

Mazen Allam appointed Area General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh and Jeddah

The Ritz-Carlton has appointed Mazen Allam as Area General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah The appointment follows

Gymkhana announces Dubai debut this September

Gymkhana, the two Michelin-starred Indian restaurant from London, will make its UAE debut this September at Gate Village in Dubai

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Gusto Organic brings bold, organic refreshment to the table

Sponsored: Gusto Organic is an award-winning British soft drinks brand made with certified organic ingredients, real botanicals and Fairtrade cane

Good Food Middle East Awards 2025: The Indoguna Showdown

The 16th annual Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2025

Inside The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2025

From chefs and hospitality leaders to our valued partners, this

Emaar Hospitality Group to launch Vida Aljada in Sharjah later this year

Emaar Hospitality Group is set to launch Vida Aljada later
Oro Verde: New waterfront restaurant to open at Yas Bay in 2026

Solutions Group has announced the launch of Oro Verde, a
The Westin Abha to debut in Saudi Arabia in 2031

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Manarat Al Dheyafah
Inside Foodics’ Table Talks: A new community series for restaurant founders and operators

Foodics has launched Table Talks, a community-led dinner series bringing
Wasl Hospitality, Le Méridien Dubai and Solutions Group to launch new multi-experience destination

Wasl Hospitality, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and

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