Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Nobu opens its first restaurant in Egypt on the North Coast
The Manual - Oregon
·
August 15, 2025
Egypt’s dining scene has a new jewel as Nobu, the world-famous lifestyle and hospitality brand, makes its long-anticipated debut in the country. Now open at OGAMI, SODIC’s signature North Coast development, Nobu North Coast brings its celebrated...
Middle Eastern coffee shops bring new flavor to NJ nightlife
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
·
These cafes, often open late, emphasize community and socializing over a grab-and-go experience. The trend is fueled by unique Yemeni coffee, creative drinks, pastries, and a vibrant atmosphere often featuring Middle Eastern music and décor. Many...
Restaurant could be converted into pub/wine bar -- all the latest Ashfield plans
Chad
·
August 12, 2025
A restaurant in Kirkby town centre could soon become a fully fledged pub, according to a planning application received by Ashfield District Council. The Posh Meze Grill and Bar, on Ellis Street, advertises itself as “an authentic Turkish...
Grand Egyptian Museum: Gateway to Wonders, Affordable Exploration
Sada Elbalad
·
August 15, 2025
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has emerged as one of the world's most anticipated cultural projects, positioned on the edge of the Giza Plateau, just two kilometers from the legendary Pyramids. As the largest archaeological museum ever dedicated...
Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate eases to 2.1pc in July
Gulf Daily News Online
·
SAUDI Arabia’s annual inflation rate slowed in July to 2.1 per cent, down from 2.3pc in June, as softer price gains in some categories offset persistent housing pressures, official data showed, reports Arab News. The figures, published in the...
Colaba Canteen: A new restaurant in Chandigarh transports you to vintage Bombay
Architectural Digest India
·
August 16, 2025
This mood, or inspiration, is at once visible in the typography of the place—the lettering of the sign board, the curved walls of the facade, the lace curtains on grill-less windows, all reminiscent of the Bombay Deco. And while these finer...
Stephen Towler on becoming the first Master Sommelier in the Middle East
The Drinks Business
·
August 7, 2025
Dubai’s MMI Wine Academy manager tells Eloise Feilden about becoming the first Master Sommelier in the Middle East, and reveals why his WSET Diploma certificate brings back memories of the 2004 tsunami. How did it feel to pass the Master Sommelier...
Luella's Southern Kitchen opens new Albany Park location with renewed vision
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
·
August 23, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of Chicago's most beloved dining gems is back with a brand-new space and a fresh, soulful menu. Luella's Southern Kitchen, the acclaimed Southern-inspired restaurant from chef and owner Darnell Reed, is now open at its new...
‘Like hell’: Indoor heat overwhelms Saudi Arabia’s cooks, bakers
The Nation
·
August 16, 2025
RIYADH - Baker Eid Ahmed just can’t get away from Saudi Arabia’s notorious heat: he makes bread next to a sweltering oven for 13 hours a day, only to step outside into summer temperatures that can soar past 45C. Armed with an ice-cold water bottle...
Turkish tourism: Shopping, gastronomy boost revenue in first half
Tornos News
·
August 11, 2025
Turkey recorded a slight increase in foreign visitor arrivals in the first half of 2025, with 25.53 million tourists, up 2% from the same period last year, according to official data. Overall tourism receipts rose, but changes in travel...
Gulf Agriculture Showcases Strong Presence at Africa Food Show 2025 in Nairobi
Gulf Agriculture
·
August 8, 2025
The Africa Food Show (AFS) 2025, one of the continent’s most anticipated events in the agricultural and food industries, officially opened on Wednesday, August 6 in Nairobi and concludes today. The show was inaugurated by Mr. Alex Tunoi, Deputy...
Egypt and Iran forge unlikely alliance in changing political landscape
The National News
·
Quietly and rapidly, Egypt and Iran are forging an alliance with the potential to redefine the Middle East’s geopolitical map. The surprise friendship is placing the two powerhouses in a position to stymie Israel’s pursuit of domination in an...
Gastroenterologist shares 5 breakfast items that won't cause bloating: Greek yoghurt bowl, sourdough toast and more
Hindustan Times
·
August 11, 2025
Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab regularly shares valuable health and wellness insights on his Instagram profile. From what to eat and when, to foods best avoided altogether, his content is packed with practical guidance on diet and fitness....
-(1).jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75&crop=3:2,smart&trim=)
Step into Suleyman’s feast at Grand Sultan – Milton Keynes’ new Turkish & Arabian dining gem
Milton Keynes Citizen
·
August 15, 2025
Follow the Ottoman legend of Sultan Suleyman and enjoy a feast of diversity in the heart of Milton Keynes. The Grand Sultan Turkish and Arabian restaurant has opened in 12th Street, the entertainment destination of Milton Keynes’ theatre district,...
First to return from Iran amidst war, now family awaits her body
Greater Kashmir
·
August 15, 2025
Srinagar, Aug 15: In a tragic irony, the 27-year-old Saba Rasool, the first Kashmiri MBBS student to safely return home two months ago during the escalated phase of Israel-Iran, has tragically passed away in an Iranian hospital. Her family now...
Whitewater Processing building turkey plant in Indiana
WATT Poultry - Illinois
·
August 15, 2025
Whitewater Processing is building an 85,000-square-foot turkey processing plant in West Harrison, Indiana. Company representatives and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 14 on an 86-acre site where the facility will be...
Watch Diners Confront 'Communist' NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani in Restaurant Showdown: 'Scumbag!'
The Western Journal
·
August 15, 2025
New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a far-left socialist Democrat, was heckled Thursday while visiting Staten Island. Mamdani, who has taken extreme stances on the state of Israel, was called a “Jew hater” and “scumbag” during the...
What DC’s Top Dining Spots Are Doing for Summer Restaurant Week
Washingtonian
·
August 15, 2025
We’ve got good news and bad news about Summer Restaurant Week, which runs from Monday, August 18 to Sunday, August 24. First, the bad: calling many of these menus a “deal” would be a stretch—three-course dinners range from $40 to $65 per person,...
Burnley celebrate 'massive three points' against Sunderland
The National News
·
Burnley got their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over fellow promoted side Sunderland at Turf Moor. Captain and Jaidon Anthony both got a goal and assist each in the second half in front of a near sell-out 21,285 crowd. “This is a...
A shot at success: world-renowned bar and restaurant run school in Villa 31
Buenos Aires Herald
·
August 15, 2025
The classroom is charged with typical first-day jitters. Students are listening too intently, sitting a hair too far apart from their deskmates. The space is just a little too pristine, but as the month-long course goes on, all of this will ease...