AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Dining & Hospitality: Mérida Restaurant Week returns Sept 28–Oct 4 with projected economic impact of over 150 million pesos, featuring fixed-price menus from 199 pesos and a new “Experiencias Mérida” category for multi-course tasting concepts. Iran & Food Culture: A feature spotlights an Iranian restaurant’s “enormous kebab platter,” leaning into the spectacle side of Middle Eastern dining. Qatar Entertainment Meets Food Scene: The Pinoy Popstar Qatar – Middle East Edition crowned Unica De Vera at Holiday Villa Hotel’s Majestic Hall, reflecting how regional events keep drawing audiences to hospitality venues. Yemen Conflict Disrupting Supply Chains: Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched air attacks on Houthi positions in Taiz and Hodeidah, with fighting around the Red Sea coast raising risks for regional trade routes that underpin food and beverage logistics. UAE Hospitality: Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi highlights a resort “abra” canal escape plus traditional gahwa welcome—another reminder that Middle East F&B is increasingly tied to experiential tourism.
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