Food inflation watch (Egypt): CAPMAS says Egypt’s annual inflation eased to 13% in May, with food & beverage up 7.5%—driven by big jumps in vegetables (+46.4%) plus higher grains/bread, meat & poultry, fish/seafood, and oils/fats. Hospitality & wellness (Saudi): Hyatt’s Miraval brand expands to Saudi Arabia with Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, adding a major spa and three dining outlets built around plant-forward, regional ingredients. Coffee packaging (UAE): World of Coffee Dubai spotlights the push toward biodegradable, compostable coffee packaging that protects aroma while cutting non-recyclable laminate waste. Dubai real estate with F&B pull: BEYOND Developments unveils “The Yards” ($1.1bn) in City of Arabia and launches its first residential cluster, Arancia, positioning the inland district for long-term demand. Health/diagnostics (MENA-relevant): Contrast media market coverage points to rising imaging demand (CT/MRI/ultrasound/angiography) tied to cancer and chronic disease screening. Supply chain pressure (region-wide): H5N1 detections in U.S. poultry are expected to keep egg and poultry prices under summer pressure—an indirect reminder for global protein costs. War’s everyday hit (Egypt): Red Sea shipping disruptions are squeezing Suez Canal revenues and feeding through to fuel and fresh-produce prices at home. Antisemitism flare-up (UK): A new report highlights rising antisemitic harassment, underscoring how social tensions spill into public life.