Dubai’s food scene: Emirate ranks second globally as gastronomy capital

Dubai also topped the list for offering the most variety of dining experiences, ahead of Paris and Singapore

Masdar JV Emerge to build solar plant at Tanmiah faciltiy Image courtesy WAM for illustrative purposes only

Masdar-EDF JV Emerge to build solar plant at Tanmiah’s Haradh facility

Under the agreement, Emerge will provide a full turnkey solution, including finance, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance of the installation for 25 years

UAE's talabat completes acquisition of instashop for $32m

UAE’s talabat completes acquisition of instashop for $32m

talabat has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of instashop’s share capital from Delivery Hero, effective and consolidated in talabat’s financial accounts from February 25

IFFCO, Griffith Foods end JV, pursue independent growth in MENA Image IFFCO Group for illustrative purposes

IFFCO, Griffith Foods end JV, pursue independent growth in MENA

IFFCO Group will continue to invest in cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and R&D facilities to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customer needs

Seif Rabie says one of the most powerful applications of AI in food security is precision agriculture.

Can AI solve the MENA region food security challenges?

As MENA nations continue to invest in food security, AI must become a central component of the region’s supply chain strategy

Saudi Arabia's Entaj sets final offer price for IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Entaj sets final offer price for IPO

This pricing reflects an implied market capitalisation of SAR1.5bn (approximately $400m) at listing

Nestlé, Dubai AI Campus to develop AI tool to drive product innovation

Nestlé, Dubai AI Campus to develop AI tool to drive F&B innovation

The partnership with Dubai AI Campus aims to anticipate consumer trends and shape the future of the food and beverage industry

Trade wars: China hits US with targeted tariffs after Trump imposes new levies

China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent for US coal and LNG and 10 per cent for crude oil

How Givaudan is crafting unique sensory experiences for regional consumers

How Givaudan is crafting unique sensory experiences for regional consumers

Olga Bezukladova, regional innovation head at Givaudan Taste and Wellbeing, shares more details about the hub and the company’s work in the food and flavours space

Community at core, future in focus: Nestlé MENA's Yasser Abdul Malak talks strategy

Nestlé MENA chairman and CEO on the company’s innovation-focused strategy

Nestlé MENA remains committed to shaping a future defined by positive change and a healthier, more sustainable world, shares Yasser Abdul Malak

India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment

India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment, ownership

India sets $100bn target of combined product exports for food and beverage sector, and agriculture and marine industries in next five years

Ayman Al Khaled of Subway UAE speaks to Gulf Business

Subway UAE’s Ayman Al Khaled on the brand’s appetite for growth

Subway UAE’s brand director delves into its strategic growth plans, commitment to local flavour, and focus on innovation as it navigates the region’s F&B landscape

Tetra Pak's Sonia Kayani on the brand's focus on innovation, sustainability 

Tetra Pak’s Sonia Kayani on the brand’s focus on innovation, sustainability 

Tetra Pak’s communications director for the Greater Middle East, shares insights on how the company is helping food producers meet growing consumer demand for sustainable solutions and innovative products

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Oil prices climb amid fall of Syria’s Assad regime

Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.51 per cent, to $71.48 per barrel on Monday amid the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime

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Abu Dhabi unveils expanded Golden Vendor list, covers 145 industries

By prioritising local content, the expanded list is poised to drive job creation, stimulate innovation, and accelerate Abu Dhabi’s transition to a diversified, non-oil economy

Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group poised to list shares directly on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Mair Group poised to list shares directly on ADX

The company’s direct listing on the ADX will serve as a catalyst for its next phase of growth, marking a new era of purposeful, community-driven business success

The future of work: How entrepreneurs are redefining work-life balance

The future of work: How entrepreneurs are redefining work-life balance

Flexible and hybrid work models have disrupted the traditional on-site working arrangement for many sectors, allowing for practices such as remote working

Bacha Coffee’s Maranda Barnes on redefining the coffee experience in the GCC

From its flagship opening on Paris’s Champs-Élysées to rapid expansion across the GCC, Barnes discusses the evolving coffee landscape and the brand’s unique approach to offering refined experiences

UAE to host first regional food center to support food security and systems Image-courtesy-WAM

UAE to host first regional centre of excellence to boost food security

The establishment of the UAE-hosted Regional Center of Excellence aims to contribute to global efforts to combat food insecurity and improve sustainability

Spinneys to build mega facility in Food Tech Valley

Spinneys to build mega facility in Food Tech Valley

Under the 27-year agreement, Spinneys will establish a massive 500,000 square foot processing facility within Food Tech Valley

Sheikh Mohammed launches 'Plant the Emirates' national programme

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Plant the Emirates’ national programme

Launching in line with the Year of Sustainability 2024, Plant the Emirates seeks to increase green spaces, promote environmental protection efforts, and encourage domestic agriculture

Switch Foods

How Switch Foods is redefining plant-based eating in the UAE

Switch Foods is transforming the plant-based industry with innovative products, local production, and a commitment to healthier, more sustainable food choices

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Farm to table reinvented: How AI is driving agricultural value chain transformation

AI’s predictive ability empowers agribusinesses to adjust planting schedules, optimise harvest times, and make well-informed decisions regarding crop selection

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) launches AGRIX accelerator programme

Emirates Development Bank launches AGRIX accelerator programme

The 20-week programme will provide farmers, agribusinesses, and technology providers with specialised financial solutions and advanced agri-tech tools

Abu Dhabi: Mair Group for Strategic Investments launches operations

Abu Dhabi: Mair Group for Strategic Investments launches operations

Mair Group’s assets include Makani Real Estate Company, which operates a diverse chain of community shopping centres, and SPAR for retail, which has been active in Abu Dhabi for over a decade

ADQ’s Silal buys majority stake in Al Bakrawe

ADQ-backed Silal to acquire majority stake in Al Bakrawe Holding

The company’s global sourcing network complements Silal’s extensive network of local farms

Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security

Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security

The wealth fund said the merger is part of its mandate to establish, merge, liquidate, and sell assets

ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

ne’ma drives policy change and initiates projects to address the root causes of food waste

Spinneys H1 net profit rises 15.2%, to pay out interim dividend of Dhs102.6m

Spinneys H1 net profit rises 15.2%, Dhs102.6m in interim dividend approved

The company’s gross profit rose by 12.3 per cent year-on-year to Dhs659m, with a gross profit margin of 41.3 per cent, up 90 basis points from the previous year

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Brazil’s JBS to open SAR500m Saudi food factory by year end

The establishment of the Jeddah factory is expected to create job opportunities for Saudi youth