The female power duo disrupting the UAE’s F&B scene
Driven by their desire to create home-grown food concepts that bring people together, Amal Al Marri and Deem Al Bassam founded the Independent Food Company, a UAE-based hospitality company. Today, the firm has several reputable F&B outlets, including SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public. We learn more.
On the pulse with Zaid Ayoub
Zaid Ayoub is a man of many talents. The Silicon Valley entrepreneur not only manages investment funds, but he also acts as an advisor to the Jordanian Professional Diaspora Network. Here, he tells us about his role as CEO of SAJJ Mediterranean, a casual food concept.
Plant based great taste
Nestlé Professional’s Sweet Earth® plant based range is like no other. We discover why, with Joe Aouad, Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Professional MENA.
Out of the Darkness
While 2020 was a particularly troublesome year for the nightlife sector, things seem to be picking up. We interviewed six industry veterans to hear how their businesses survived the pandemic and their predictions for 2021.
Three new senior appointments at Jumeirah Group
The General Manager positions across two hotels in the UAE and the Group’s upcoming property in Oman have been filled by existing Jumeirah talents.
IHG appoints GM for Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC
Before joining Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC, Deverson served as the director of food and beverage at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.
Haitham Mattar joins IHG Hotels & Resorts as managing director
Mattar joins IHG from the Saudi Ministry of Tourism where, as senior advisor and a member of the Executive Leadership Committee.
Steigenberger Hotel Doha appoints new GM
Abouelmagd brings a wealth of hospitality and operational experience to the Steigenberger team, with over 30 years of hospitality experience.
Bidfood Middle East appoints director of people and culture
With a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Abou Daher has an impressive 18 years of professional foodservice experience.
Dairy Round-up
Diverse and creative, these dairy-based and alternative delights include fresh ideas and new takes on firm favorites.
