Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest
A truly novel concept, Sandwich W Noss has been delighting foodies with its revolutionary sandwiches since 2015. We asked Rony Abou Saab, the company’s founder, about bringing something new to the food scene and future plans for the brand.
Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Substitutes: There’s more than meats the eye
There are a greater number of meat substitutes on the market than ever before. We asked three chefs to tell us about their preferred vegan and plant-based options and how they are keeping their clients satisfied.
Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead QNTC’s international PR and communications
Nijhawan is a senior PR professional with over 10 years’ experience in PR and communications in the hospitality sector.
A taste of the Lebanese terroir with Wata cider
Soha Frem Karam has donned many hats during her career. After studying landscape design and agriculture engineering, she worked for over 15 years in policymaking and development with governmental institutions and UN agencies. However, it was her undying love for Lebanon that encouraged her to address the country’s apple crisis and found WATA Cider in her family’s orchard in Mount Lebanon.
Two key appointments join Rotana’s leadership team
Ghazi Mousharafieh joined as Rotana’s CFO while Joseph Abou Yaghi has been reappointed as corporate vice president human resources .
Bhavesh Rawal appointed hotel manager of two new Marriott properties
Bhavesh Rawal brings 22 years of professional experience within the F&B and hospitality industries, and has made a successful career rising.
Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront, Seef, Bahrain appoints a new GM
With over 15 years of experience in managing five-star hotels across diverse markets, Hindiyeh has a proven track record in the industry.
Entrepreneurship at its finest with John Balian
It is an entrepreneurial mindset that drove John Balian, CEO of BIM POS, to pursue ambitious expansion plans despite the challenges of Covid-19. Here, we learn more about the products and services offered by BIM POS and how the firm is meeting the needs of its clients.
Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.
