UAE–Canada Trade Talks: Dubai Chambers met Ontario’s agriculture minister to push cooperation in food trade, agritech and food tech, aiming to deepen investment and innovation links. Middle East Aviation & Food Logistics: Incheon Airport Corp. is looking to turn Uzbekistan’s growing air demand into a regional hub play, with implications for faster cargo and travel-linked supply chains. Israel Food Tourism: Israel’s Negev has been officially recognized as a wine appellation, giving local wineries a stronger global identity for desert terroir wines, including desert rosé. Palestinian Dining Spotlight: A Palestinian restaurant earned a top score from the New York Times, putting Palestinian food culture in the international spotlight. Food Safety Inspections: Pennsylvania health reports flagged rodent harborage and Listeria-risk “dirty floor drain” issues at a Harrisburg-area food facility, while other nearby venues passed. UAE Food Industry Networking: Dubai Chambers also highlighted strengthening food-industry ties with Ontario to support trade growth. On-the-ground Hospitality: Downtown Seattle businesses reported major World Cup-driven sales spikes, with restaurants and dessert shops scaling staffing to handle fan demand. Egyptian Street Food in Paris: Baba Baris is bringing Egyptian street staples like hawawshi to Paris menus, aiming to reconnect diaspora flavors with a wider audience. UAE Airline Food & Beverage: Etihad Airways added more awards, including Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at APEX Best Awards.