Luxurious artisan oil for a cause with Hanan Wehbi, founder of Maknoon
Hanan Wehbi, founder and chief product officer of Maknoon, is a branding and storytelling specialist. With over 20 years’ experience in the financial sector, her dream is to invest in micro-businesses led by women in our region. Here, she talks about establishing an olive oil brand to support Lebanese farmers and offer an authentic taste of Lebanon.
4 experts on what’s shaking up the cocktail scene
Always dynamic, exciting and pushing boundaries, the world of mixology is for ever advancing, driven forward by industry leaders that share a passion for creativity and craftsmanship. Here, four of these experts tell HN what’s in the mix this year, from fresh ingredients to craft spirits and artisanal mixers.
Essential kit for the kitchen: Must-haves and ones to watch
In today’s high-pressure professional kitchens, chefs are looking for smart, top quality equipment that checks several boxes. We asked five culinary experts to share their essential equipment checklists and tell us about the industry innovations that have caught their eye.
Dubai records commendable tourism growth
According to Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the city welcomed 5.18 million international overnight visitors from January to March 2024.
A successful second edition of Hospitality Innovation Summit
Under the theme “Innovation, Integration and Implementation,” the second Hospitality Innovation Summit was hailed as a success.
Pastry innovation with Barry Callebaut and Marike Van Beurden during the Be Better My Friend launch event
The Chocolate Academy Center Dubai hosted an exclusive full-day pastry revolution event on February 21. Attendees discovered sustainable hosting practices. Furthermore, they indulged in flavors using plant-based ingredients. Guests had the opportunity to unlock their creative potential in pastry making. They were also introduced to Be Better, the world’s first plant butter for bakers and pastry chefs, which is distributed by EMF.
The future of work in the age of AI
Digital tools can help individuals and organizations work more efficiently and effectively without burning out or sacrificing work-life balance. In this article, Karl Escritt, CEO of Like Digital & Partners, unveils the new technologies defining the workplace.
Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai
Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi, has Italian food on his mind as he talks about what makes Italian food and his restaurant Signor Sassi stand out in the burgeoning restaurant scene in Dubai.
Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh
Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.
World Chocolate Day buzz from industry experts
On World’s Chocolate Day, four industry leaders tell HN what’s creating a buzz on the scene of our favorite sweet treat.