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Jason Dell

Al Hamra Group (AHG), the largest real estate developer in Ras Al Khaimah has hired Jason Dell as Food and Beverage Director. Originally from New Zealand, Jason Dell studied Culinary Studies at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. Following his training, he worked under well-known New Zealand Chef Rick Rutludge Manning. Dell then

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Salvatore Barcellona

Salvatore Barcellona will manage culinary operations across all of the hotel’s restaurants Chef Salvatore Barcellona  Manzil Downtown has appointed Salvatore Barcellona as head chef to work across all restaurants at the hotel. Those under Chef Salvatore’s remit include The Courtyard, Boulevard Kitchen and Nezesaussi Grill. The chef has over 20 years’ experience in

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Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller recently launched a new Bouchon Bakery in JBR The Walk, Dubai Q: Chef Thomas Keller, why have you chosen this particular time to branch out internationally and why did you pick Dubai? A: I originally opened Bouchon Bakery as a place that would foster community and provide a foundation for memories. Whether

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China’s halal investment

China's halal investment: China has announced an investment the global halal market, as part of the country’s Belt and Road initiative.  The economic plan was first announced by Prime Minister Xi Jinping in 2013, and focuses on developing economic ties between China and Eurasian countries. Beijing’s aim in the initiative is

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Halal Expo

Halal Expo in Dubai The annual Halal Expo will be held this week in Dubai, from 18th-19th September. The event is expected to see 3,700 trade visitors attend the Expo, which will be held at the Roda Al Bustan Rotana hotel. There will be 13 countries exhibiting, 40 visiting countries and 53

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Italian F&B

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in association with the Embassy of Italy to the UAE and the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai kicked off a two-month Italian F&B trade push this week. Dubbed “The extraordinary Italian taste campaign” the ITA has organised a series of Italian food events which will

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Camels' milk

Over recent years’ consumers have become increasingly interested in organic products and alternatives to cows’ milk. Market predictions suggest that dairy alternatives will reach $35.06 billion by 2024. In the GCC market, one area that has seen growth is the demand for camels’ milk. One company capitalizing on the demand for

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Chef Middle East, one of the region’s leading quality food providers has acquired local company Limeline premium beverages. The company, which provides food supplies to hotels, restaurants and airlines across the Middle East announced the merger on Wednesday 30th August. The merger will provide Chef Middle East customers with direct access

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