In the kitchen with Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka

In the kitchen with Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka

The Middle East is bursting at the seams with talented chefs who are making their culinary mark. We sat with chef Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka from Batteel Bakery, Qatar, to talk about healthy eating and much more.

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In the kitchen with Sohail Shamsuddin

In the kitchen with Sohail Shamsuddin

There’s always room for dessert with Sohail Shamsuddin, commis pastry chef at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.

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Educating the hospitality professionals

Educating the hospitality professionals

Philippe Francois, president of AMFORHT and creator and developer of hotel, culinary arts and tourism schools, talks about how hospitality education is adapting to new trends and technological advancements, as well as the challenges being faced by hoteliers of the future.

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A passion for marketing with Mouna Ouni, cluster director of marketing and communications of Swissotel Al Murooj and Movenpick Grand Al Bustan

A passion for marketing with Mouna Ouni, cluster director of marketing and communications of Swissotel Al Murooj and Movenpick Grand Al Bustan

With more than 20 years of experience in PR and marketing, Mouna Ouni has been credited with helping hotels achieve success. Here, she discusses what drives her passion and how to make it in the business. 

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How Elle & Vire Professionnel products are helping chefs achieve great results in the kitchen

How Elle & Vire Professionnel products are helping chefs achieve great results in the kitchen

For more than 40 years, Elle & Vire Professionnel has developed unrivaled dairy know-how and forged special relationships with gastronomy and pastry professionals.

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Hospitality powerhouse Amine Moukarzel

Hospitality powerhouse Amine Moukarzel

“Success is a continuous journey and not a specific destination” is how Amine Moukarzel, president and partner of Louvre Hotels Group and Golden Tulip Hotels MENA, views the world. We spoke with the veteran hotelier to hear his thoughts on the industry’s evolution and his group’s upcoming projects.

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Elie Ghrayeb, one of F&B’s brightest and youngest stars

Elie Ghrayeb, one of F&B’s brightest and youngest stars

From corporate chef to general manager of Trabya group, 26-year-old Elie Ghrayeb has already made his mark in the industry. Here, we learn more about his journey to the top. 

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In the kitchen with Usman Ashfaq

In the kitchen with Usman Ashfaq

Uncovering the brightest stars in the culinary world, Hospitality News ME takes time out with Usman Ashfaq, chef de partie at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.

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5 questions with Saif Eddin Mohammed, GM of Safir Fintas Hotel, Kuwait

5 questions with Saif Eddin Mohammed, GM of Safir Fintas Hotel, Kuwait

The hotel industry in Kuwait is witnessing an improvement in performance compared to the past two years, which were characterized by Covid-19.

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