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The Chef

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Meet Salvador Mesa Estanque, the Group Head Chef behind Isabella’s Street Kitchen and The Char’d Club

With more than 25 years of experience in the UAE, Chef Salvador Mesa Estanque, Group Head Chef of Blue Coral

ZEA appoints Sundeep Taucoory as Executive Chef

ZEA has appointed Sundeep Taucoory as Executive Chef, adding more than 16 years of international culinary experience to the DIFC

UNOX Arabia names Chef Wael Al Salem and Chef Ihab Abou-Shakra as Corporate Chefs

UNOX Arabia has appointed Corporate Chefs Chef Wael Al Salem and Chef Ihab Abou-Shakra following the launch of its Riyadh

The Distributor

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Indoguna Dubai: Delivering quality and scale across UAE's food and hospitality industry

Indoguna Dubai: Delivering quality and scale across UAE’s food industry

Sponsored: From premium ingredients and global sourcing to large-scale distribution, Indoguna Dubai has become a trusted partner for restaurants, hotels

The Tomato Man: Yassine Azzouni on why the best suppliers don’t just deliver, they solve problems

Built on direct relationships with producers, rigorous quality control, and a reputation earned within professional kitchens across the region, The

Marie Brizard: A legacy brand powering modern mixology

Sponsored: Marie Brizard facilitates the transition from standard service to bespoke mixology, providing a cost-effective route to premiumisation through natural

The Season

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Caffeine&Culture launches seasonal Summer V60 coffee collection

Dubai Design District-based specialty roastery Caffeine&Culture has introduced its Summer V60 Collection, a limited-edition menu of four pour-over coffees available

La Plage by La Maison Ani launches summer residency at Hacienda White on Egypt’s North Coast

Chef Izu Ani's La Plage by La Maison Ani has launched a seasonal residency at Hacienda White on Egypt's North

AURA Skypool to close for renovation before September reopening

Dubai's iconic AURA SKYPOOL has closed its doors for renovation, with the venue set to reopen on 1 September The rooftop

The Source

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The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference launches with a powerful lineup of regional and global industry leaders

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference 2025 gathered culinary experts, hospitality professionals, and business leaders for a day of thought-provoking

Quality, innovation and craftmanship of USA Cheeses showcased during week-long educational journey for Middle Eastern foodservice professionals

Sponsored: The USA Cheese Guild hosted an educational trade mission to the United States, providing a first-hand opportunity to discover

The USA Cheese Guild’s role in the MENA region

Sponsored: Renowned for its ingenuity and unwavering dedication to quality, the USA Cheese Guild champions the excellence of American cheesemaking

The Critic

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The Pro Chef Awards 2025: Full list revealed

Voting opens for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026

Voting is now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, recognising the chefs, hospitality professionals and businesses shaping

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026: Nominations closing soon

Nominations are open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, celebrating excellence across the GCC's food, beverage and hospitality

A behind-the-scenes look at The Pro Chef Showdown 2025

The Pro Chef Showdown witnessed 20 thrilling battles, with over 60 of the region’s finest chefs given one hour to

The Country

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Hitchki reopens in Dubai under Phoenix Hospitality Group

Bollywood-inspired restaurant Hitchki has reopened at Novotel Dubai Gold District, Deira, marking its return under Phoenix Hospitality Group The venue accommodates