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DET to elevate Dubai’s position as a year-round global gastronomy hub

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted an industry briefing with restaurateurs and key stakeholders from the food and beverage sector, as part of continuous efforts to elevate Dubai’s position as a year-round global gastronomy hub in line Read more

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Hiring up by 120% in F&B industry

Recruitment in the UAE’s food and beverages (F&B) industry are witnessing a spike of 120 per cent, thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai and eased Covid restriction. Market experts said F&B players need to respond quickly to global changes and Read more

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F&B trade in UAE exceeds $20 billion in first 9 months of 2021

Food and beverage trade in the UAE increased steadily to reach over $20 billion in the first nine months of 2021, supported by growing demand and expanded efforts to enhance food security and diversify food imports, new analysis from Read more

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UAE to end caps on capacity at all events and venues by mid-February

The UAE has announced the gradual cancellation of COVID-19 related restrictions on attendance capacity at all activities and events in all economic and tourist facilities, shopping malls and transportation modes, to operate at full capacity by mid-February.

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World’s 50 Best – Mena’s 50 Best Restaurants

On Monday 7 February, culinary stars from around the world descended on Abu Dhabi for the gala event by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants group, which unveiled the top contenders from across the Middle East and North Africa.

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plastic bags

Dubai to charge 25fils on plastic bags in stores & restaurants from July 1

Single-use plastic bags will be charged 25fils at checkout counters in all stores in Dubai from July 1 onwards, The Executive Council tweeted on Monday.

The move comes “to limit single-use bags to enhance environmental sustainability”, it said. Restaurants, Read more

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Talabat rider

Talabat’s rider initiatives 2021

The Talabat Rider Report summarises the dedicated rider initiatives in 2021 and joint efforts with the UAE government. Talabat will continue to enhance and launch new projects in 2022.

Source: Talabat

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New Year’s eve guidelines in UAE

Dubai

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announced the COVID-19 guidelines for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai on Tuesday, December 28.

The committee also announced that firework shows for New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place Read more

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Abu Dhabi

New entry requirements for Abu Dhabi from 30 Dec include PCR tests, Al Hosn app

Abu Dhabi has announced a new border change for those travelling from within the UAE. Effective Thursday December 30, vaccinated people entering the capital will need to show green status on the Al Hosn Read more

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ME

ME economy heads into 2022 on a firmer footing – ICAEW update

The Middle East economy looks to have recovered from pandemic-related losses earlier than expected, thanks to higher oil output and almost complete lifting of health restrictions in some countries.

The progress is expected to continue over the coming year, Read more

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