AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDubai Food Manufacturing: Dubai is set to convene global food businesses to tackle manufacturing innovation and supply-chain resilience, as the sector gathers around Gulfood Manufacturing 2026. Restaurant Expansion: KFC has opened its first Muse restaurant in Dubai, a new experience-led concept, while parent Yum Brands says the chain passed 35,000 outlets globally and expects a record year for openings, including in the Middle East. UAE Workforce: Agthia Academy completed its first food-production training programme in the UAE. Saudi Dining: Brunch & Cake and Boo Boo Laand are bringing a new café concept to Riyadh. Syrian Foodtech: Percent Labs, a Syrian foodtech startup, closed a seed round at a valuation above $1 million. Turkey Costs: Annual inflation edged up to 29.8% in October, with food and non-alcoholic beverage prices among the drivers; the lira also hit a record low, crossing 50 to the dollar. Egypt Growth: Kitopi and TMR signed an exclusive partnership to bring the CATCH22 and Awani restaurant brands to Egypt.
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