Qatar launches Simaisma Project, a new cultural landmark
Led by the Ministry of Municipality and developed by Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, Simaisma Project is set to become a cultural landmark. Spanning over 8 million square meters, it features an impressive 7 km waterfront that stretches along Qatar’s eastern coastline.
Man on a mission: Mohamed Hedi Mardassi, founder and managing partner of Holdmar
Mohamed Medi Mardassi has worked hard to reach where he is today. He recently launched the fine-dining Moroccan restaurant Salama in Doha — the brand already has two ventures in Cannes and Saint Tropez. We learn more about his journey from Marseille to the Middle East and the concepts that he’s bringing to the region’s F&B scene.
Luxury talk with Chloé Chelala, hotel manager of Katara Hills Doha
Having lived in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, the UAE and Qatar, Chloé Chelala has regional hospitality experience, specifically in the luxury hotel sector. Here, we learn more about her journey to Katara Hills Doha and what differentiates the boutique property from others in Qatar’s rich capital.
Alfardan Hospitality expands Fauchon’s presence in Qatar
Alfardan Hospitality has partnered with Fauchon in Qatar to establish cafes, boutiques, pastry shops and retail concepts at The Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl and The St. Regis Doha.
The future of luxury hospitality with Sherief Abouelmagd, cluster GM of Steigenberger Doha
Sherief Abouelmajd, a seasoned hotelier with over 30 years of experience spanning the USA, North Africa, the Middle East and GCC countries, has a wealth of operational expertise. As general manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Doha, he reveals the latest hospitality trends and the strategies he has implemented to ensure the hotel delivers exceptional guest experiences.
In the kitchen with influential chefs in the Middle East
In today’s dynamic culinary landscape, a host of rising talents are igniting a new wave of creativity in the kitchen.
Embarking on a new adventure in Doha with Amjad Audat
As the newly appointed general manager of Le Méridien City Center Doha, Amjad Audat is an expert in strategic planning for hospitality organizations. Here, he tells us more about his career and plans for the property.
Crafting exceptional guest experiences with Mehdi Zaanoun
Mehdi Zaanoun, a seasoned hospitality expert and the GM of Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar, talks about his two decades of expertise in crafting extraordinary guest experiences through authentic and intuitive service.
Authentic Lebanese cuisine at its finest with Ramzi Samir Moghabghab
With three decades of experience in the hospitality industry and the food and beverage sector, Ramzi Samir Moghabghab has dedicated his career to spreading the authentic taste of Lebanon in his own unique way. Here, the successful restaurateur and GM of Enab shares his story and what he has planned for the future.
Craving authentic Japanese food with chef Kotaro Hayashi of Morimoto Doha
Chef Kotaro Hayashi, a retired professional football player, found his calling in the kitchen once he realized that Japanese cuisine was not showcased properly in different parts of the world. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Hayashi explains how he has dedicated his career to being a master sushi chef and unveiled his goal of offering a wide range of incomparable authentic Japanese dishes to the heart of Qatar as he heads the kitchen of Morimoto as a master sushi chef.
