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UAE: Emiratisation target deadline extension announced; what has changed, when will fines apply?

Non-compliant companies will face a Dh42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed starting July 8

The deadline to meet semi-annual Emiratisation targets for private sector companies with 50 employees or more has been extended from June 30 to July Read more

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Abu Dhabi cafes and restaurants to be given new food safety rating

Nearly 7,000 Abu Dhabi cafes and restaurants to be given new food safety rating

The Zadna Rating stickers will be in place by the end of August

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) has launched a new initiative to affix Zadna Rating stickers to the exteriors of nearly 7,000 food Read more

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Got food allergies?

Dubai: Got food allergies? New rules to require restaurants to display more details on menus

Once the regulations come into effect, food outlets will also have to validate their health claims — like ‘organic’ — during inspections

Dubai will soon introduce new guidelines to update its food safety code and ensure that the public Read more

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fast food convention

Khaleej Times & Oddbox co-organise The Fast Food & Cafe Convention 2023

The event brings together over 1,000 key F&B professionals and service providers

The third edition of Fast Food & Cafe Convention looks to shine a spotlight on QSRs, Fast Casual and Cloud Kitchens in the GCC.

The Fast Food Read more

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4 restaurants awarded Michelin stars; full list of winners revealed

14 restaurants awarded Michelin stars; full list of winners revealed

Total of 38 out of last year’s 44 dining places retained their prestigious position on the list

Dubai now has a total of 14 Michelin-starred restaurants. In the second edition of Michelin Guide Dubai 2023 — which was announced Read more

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Careem launches in-app F&B discovery platform for fine dining and licensed restaurants

Careem launches in-app F&B discovery platform for fine dining and licensed restaurants

Some of the establishments available on the app include Kempinski, Taj, Shangri-la, Palazzo Versace, and Folly

Careem, the multi-service app, has launched Careem DineOut, an in-app F&B discovery platform. This platform connects customers to exclusive fine dining and licensed Read more

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Bib-gourmand

3 new Bib Gourmand spotted by the MICHELIN Guide inspectors in Dubai

The MICHELIN Guide has revealed the new Bib Gourmand restaurants for the 2023 Dubai selection

The full selection for the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2023 will be unveiled on May 23rd

Launched in 1997, this distinction highlights restaurants offering great Read more

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Deliverect Acquires ChatFood

Deliverect, a global scale-up that integrates and accelerates online orders for restaurants, announced today that it has acquired ChatFood, a leader in social media ordering, order and pay at table, and loyalty solutions. This acquisition provides the restaurant industry Read more

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UAE Restaurants Group collaborates with JLL to enhance the global competitiveness of the country’s F&B industry

UAE Restaurants Group collaborates with JLL to enhance the global competitiveness of the country’s F&B industry

Strategic partnership will see JLL’s Foodservice Consulting business supporting UAE Restaurants Group to realise its ambitions.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In line with its commitment to enhance the global competitiveness of the UAE’s Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, UAE Read more

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Food and Beverage Brilliance Awarded at Hozpitality Group’s Middle East F&B Excellence Awards in Dubai

This first edition of the awards ceremony saw an overwhelming response, with over 800 nominations from a diverse range of F&B establishments across the Middle East. A staggering 65,000 votes were cast, highlighting the fierce competition in the region’s Read more

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