16 under 30: Sereen Kurdi
After graduating with merit from Les Roches Jordan, Sereen Kurdi was awarded a full scholarship to study at Kendall College in Chicago…
La Maison du Fromage, Kuwait’s first cheese specialty store
Antoine Obeid, a native of Lebanon has had an affinity for cheese for almost half a century. This passion saw him entering the industry and, in turn, working at and visiting some of the world’s biggest producers
16 under 30: Soumaya Merhi
Part German and part Lebanese, Soumaya Merhi is a young entrepreneur who founded TAQA bakery, a pioneering venture producing healthy snacks…
16 under 30: Tara Khattar
Born in Lebanon, Tara Khattar quickly became aware of her passion for food. From an early age, she spent countless hours in the kitchen experimenting with local ingredients…
16 under 30: Rima Chammaa Chehab
Encouraged by her parents, who are both doctors, Rima Shammaa Chehab always made sure she and her siblings ate healthy food and exercised regularly…
16 under 30: Karim Barza
Karim Barza took his first steps in the kitchen at the age of 13, during summer vacation, when he began working with his father, the celebrity chef Joe Barza, at Bread and Roses Catering in Lebanon…
16 under 30: Full Lineup
After months of deliberation, Hospitality News Middle East has handpicked a list of 16 taste-makers who, at the tender age of 30 or below, are redefining our palates and diets. They’re sure to impress you, inspire you and, perhaps, instigate a little bit of jealousy
16 under 30: Jad Ballout
With a stellar resume featuring more than 10 years of industry experience, and as runner up in the prestigious Global Final Bacardi Legacy competition, Jad Ballout has established himself as not only a respected bartender, but also an international thought leader in creativity and craftsmanship…
A new level of luxury in the MENA
Philipp Henle, head of global development at Dorchester Collection, outlines the chain’s interest in the MENA, potential business opportunities and upcoming strategies
16 under 30: Yasmina Hayek
Yasmina Hayek embarked on her culinary career at the Institut Paul Bocuse and trained in Michelin-starred restaurants, with Jean-Francois Piège and Matthieu Pacaud, before moving to Copenhagen to work with Danish chef Rasmus Kofoed…
