Qatar: a transformative gear change for the economy
Building on the success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and other high-profile international events, Qatar is targeting tourism as major driver of growth in its plans for the economy. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services takes us through the latest sectoral developments and explains why the future looks bright for this key Gulf state.
BBQ Bros partners with Beetroot Hospitality for 8 UAE restaurants
BBQ Bros, a leading global brand in the barbecue and grilling industry, is delighted to announce its joint venture with Beetroot Hospitality and confirms its plan to open eight dining outlets in the UAE by 2027. A Memorandum of Understanding for a first flagship location has been signed, with an opening by August 2025 in Dubai Creek.
4 chefs on why meat is cutting it in 2025
Packed with protein and brimming with creative potential, meat and poultry are enjoying a surge in popularity among both chefs and diners. Four regional experts chew over the latest industry trends, from sourcing locally and ethically to getting clever with off-cuts.
Lebanese cocktail bar & restaurant icon Esco-Bar goes global
Esco-Bar, the celebrated Lebanese Cocktail Bar & Restaurant concept by MEC Concepts, takes its global expansion to new heights with the opening of Esco-Bar Coctel y Cocina in Palm West Beach Dubai in 2022.
8 restaurateurs serve up the dining trends for 2025
Dynamic and diverse, the region’s vibrant restaurant scene is expanding at an impressive tempo across both mature and emerging destinations. Eight business leaders share their thoughts on everything industry-related, from promising markets to the tech innovations, sustainability practices and experiential dining trends that restaurateurs cannot afford to ignore.
Profiling the MENA luxury traveler
In this infographic, Carla Saliba, founder of Infographic.ly, offers an insightful, at-a-glance profile of the MENA luxury traveler, from their spending habits to their preferred destinations.
