Francesco Pompilio at the helm Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre & Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City

Francesco Pompilio at the helm Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre & Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City

Francesco Pompilio, cluster hotel manager of Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre & Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City, is a dedicated hotelier who is looking to create a positive impact on the new generation of hotels and hoteliers through his latest endeavor.

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Spinneys and UAE government launch “Farm to Table”

Spinneys and UAE government launch “Farm to Table”

Farm to Table program will show children aged between seven and 10 years how food is produced both locally and internationally.

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Lebanese industry on the rise despite obstacles

Lebanese industry on the rise despite obstacles

On National Industry Day, Eng. Mounir Bissat, secretary of foreign relations of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI), a body which deals with both economic and social issues concerning business and advocates a policy of balanced industrial development for all Lebanese regions, highlighted Lebanon’s potential and the achievements of the Lebanese industry for the past two years.

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A world of soaps with Senteurs d’Orient

A world of soaps with Senteurs d’Orient

Sarah Akkari, CEO of Senteurs d’Orient USA, has an unwavering passion for the world of beauty, product innovation and development, fragrances and design. Since joining Senteurs d’Orient in 2015, she has been on her greatest adventure. We learn more about Akkari’s journey.

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Barbar restaurants expands in the Middle East

Barbar restaurants expands in the Middle East

The famous Lebanese restaurant Barbar is expanding its operations in the Middle East. Having recently announced a partnership with Kitch, a cloud kitchen operator, we sat with Ali Ghaziri, Barbar’s COO, to learn more about the brand’s upcoming plans.

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KSA through the eyes of hotelier Hans Schiller

KSA through the eyes of hotelier Hans Schiller

Hans Schiller, GM of Hilton Riyadh and Residences, believes that passion and attitude are core factors to success. Here, the accomplished hotelier discusses the Saudi market.

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Ilili restaurant, the Lebanese food reference, expands beyond New York

Ilili restaurant, the Lebanese food reference, expands beyond New York

The culinary journey of Philippe Massoud, executive chef, CEO and owner of ilili, is embedded in the rich heritage of Lebanese cuisine and hospitality. Inspired to bring Lebanese food to the forefront, Massoud opened ilili in 2007 in New York City’s Flatiron District. We learn more about the brand and its recent expansion.

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Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur at the forefront of expansion in the Middle East

Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur at the forefront of expansion in the Middle East

With over 20 years of experience, Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur and avid entrepreneur, has been busy launching a series of new projects under the function of managing partner at KJ Consultancy.

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Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website

Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website

An expert in hospitality and tourism in Kuwait and the region, Mohamed Najia has over 40 years of experience in hotel and tourism management, as well as catering services. Besides holding executive and board member positions at several hospitality companies, Najia became the advisor for Kuwait’s tourism sector at the Ministry of Information as well as hospitality arbitrator at the Arbitration International Center in Bahrain. Here, we learn about the KHOA website and why it is important for the Kuwaiti market.

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Barry Callebaut opens the CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center, bringing chocolate expertise to the growing Middle East region

Barry Callebaut opens the CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center, bringing chocolate expertise to the growing Middle East region

The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, inaugurated its relocated CHOCOLATE ACADEMYTM Center Dubai, which is now at the foot of the Burj Khalifa.

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