Cairo Food Week, fine dining: Michelin-starred Chef Francesco Brutto brought his “environmental cuisine” to Mazeej Balad for the fourth edition of Cairo Food Week, turning a rooftop takeover into a major social dining moment. Egypt Red Sea travel & resorts: TUI-backed winter-sun demand is boosting Marsa Alam, with Jaz Elite Amara pitching direct access to the Marsa Mubarak reef and all-inclusive resort facilities. Qatar hospitality perks: Accor+ Explorer’s dining benefits are getting updated for 2026, with new blackout dates and brand exclusions across several Middle East markets including Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Qatar. Qatar tourism investment: ARTIC CEO Tarek M El Sayed El Sayed outlines a portfolio of 30 hotels and resorts plus residences and commercial space centered on Doha, spanning multiple global cities. Israel politics & food context: Former PM Ehud Barak accused Netanyahu of preparing for war that could delay elections, amid ongoing conflict coverage that continues to shape regional business and consumer sentiment. Israel local food scene: Pardes Hanna-Karkur is spotlighted for its growing restaurant variety, including kosher options and a New York-style bagel truck concept. Food retail & pricing: Processed food prices are rising in South Korea, with steep jumps for soups, gochujang and instant noodles—another reminder of cost pressure hitting everyday staples.