CULINARY NEWS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND BEYOND
THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS IS COMING TO THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 50 Best will launch the highly anticipated Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, with the awards being held in Abu Dhabi. The launch will mark the first time, since 2013, that 50 Best unveils a new regional restaurants list and awards programme. The event programme will be hosted in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi from February 4-11th, as part of the Abu Dhabi Culinary Calendar, with the gala awards ceremony taking place on February 7th. The inaugural list of Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants will be revealed in a live countdown, along with a series of special awards, culminating with the announcement of The Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa 2022. The ranking will reflect the best restaurant experiences collated from 250 voters, made up of anonymous restaurant experts from 19 countries across the region.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Gulfood Manufacturing, the MEASA region’s largest food and beverage processing and packaging industry event, is back from November 7-9 2021 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, the event will witness four leading shows under one roof. Make your way towards Yummex Middle East, the leading trade fair for producers and manufacturers within the sweets, confectionery and snacks industries. Speciality Food Festival will host powerful collaborations while highlighting the latest discoveries in the gourmet market. Expect everything from artisan produce to speciality beverages, food services and more. If you’re a restaurateur, or launching a new F&B brand, and looking to connect with private label suppliers, brand licensors and contract manufacturers, add the Private Label & Licensing Middle East show to your agenda. For more information on Gulfood Manufacturing and the other shows, visit gulfoodmanufacturing.com.
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