In the kitchen with Mohammad Nashwan
As executive chef of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Mohammad Nashwan loves to experiment with new flavors. We discover what drives his passion and learn how to prepare his famous sea bass fillet.
In the kitchen with David Harnois
We caught up with David Harnois, director of culinary at Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait, to find out what inspires him and what he has planned for 2023.
RATIONAL: the choice of award-winning chefs Karim Bourgi and Reif Othman
RATIONAL’s mission has always been to provide customers with the best tools for cooking. As an innovative solutions provider, RATIONAL’s special approach toward research and development sets it apart from the rest. With a team of physicists, food scientists, development engineers and experienced chefs working together in the research and development department, the company offers a unique way of doing things.
The hottest trends and F&B concepts in KSA revealed
The talk “What’s new? Uncovering hot trends and the latest F&B concepts in KSA” was held during the 11th edition of Saudi HORECA Riyadh, the kingdom’s largest hospitality and foodservice trade event. Experts in the field were invited to participate in a panel discussion that delved into subjects ranging from the secrets behind a successful restaurant business to managing franchises.
How HR is evolving in Saudi Arabia
Senior Saudi HR professionals were invited to participate in a discussion on human resource opportunities, challenges and how the hospitality industry is responding to Saudization. “Human resources in the spotlight and understanding Saudization” was held on November 24, 2022, during the 11th edition of Saudi HORECA Riyadh, the kingdom’s largest hospitality and foodservice trade event.
Saudi Vision 2030 and the role of hotel operators
“How hotel operators are contributing to Vision 2030” brought hotel operators together to address the goals of Vision 2030, as well as their development pipelines and investment opportunities in the sector. The engaging and informative talk was held during Saudi HORECA Riyadh in November 2022.
How women are shaping KSA’s hospitality landscape
“How hotel operators are contributing to Vision 2030” brought hotel operators together to address the goals of Vision 2030, as well as their development pipelines and investment opportunities in the sector. The engaging and informative talk was held during Saudi HORECA Riyadh in November 2022.
Tasting Lebanese heritage at SIAL Paris
With 7,000 exhibitors and 400,000 exhibited products, this year’s edition of SIAL Paris (October 15-19, 2022) was an innovation-centric edition, reminding industry players that they are all active participants in the change that is underway and the importance of environmental, ethical, digital and demographic challenges facing the planet. It also addressed the challenges of food security, changes in consumption habits and the importance of scouting out new talent, as well as nurturing the “young shoots” who are eager to actively contribute to tomorrow’s ecosystem. This year, SIAL, the world’s biggest biannual trade fair, attracted over 310,000 visitors importers and distributors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Lebanese products featured high on the menu, with the participation of a selection of suppliers considered to be at the forefront of some of theindustry.
The hospitality educators: Philippe G. Francois and Jeroen Greven discuss curriculums and careers
With hospitality education adapting to new trends and technological advancements, we discuss curriculums and careers and with two educators in the field.
An expert’s opinion: Food for thought during the COVID-19 crisis
Daniel During, owner of Thomas Klein International, a Dubai-based hospitality and F&B consultancy firm, shares his thoughts about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the industry.