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Kcal launches limited-edition Ramadan menu with free home delivery in the UAE

The healthy food company has also crafted a special meal plan for those who want to continue to stay on top of their routine throughout the holy month

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Alwaleed Philanthropies allocates $30m to combat the virus

The funds follow Prince Alwaleed’s move to make available many of his assets to support the kingdom’s efforts against the pandemic

Dubai’s Hala service partners with Sweetheart Kitchen to offer free meals

Over 500 three-course meals will be provided to Hala captains via the initiative

PepsiCo pledges $5m towards Covid-19 relief in MENA region

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, PepsiCo and its foundation are focused on providing financial assistance, medical equipment and meals as well as supporting local health authorities’ efforts across the region

How the Covid-19 situation is changing grocery shopping in the UAE

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing social restrictions, online grocery shopping has taken an unprecedented flight

Dubai launches website to track cost of essential products, protect consumers

Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself

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Dubai’s Careem NOW reduces its commission fee due to Covid-19

It has decided to reduce its commission fee by 15 per cent for restaurants across Dubai

UAE approves law to regulate strategic stock of food commodities

The Federal Law No.3 of 2020 is aimed at organising food supplies in the event of crises, emergencies and disasters, as well as for achieving food sustainability

New Middle East F&B association launched in UAE to support its growth

The association will act as a centre-point to connect and promote F&B stakeholders as well as curate the agenda for the UAE’s restaurant industry

UAE’s TRA shares list of ‘online grocery’ apps

The online stores on the list include large shopping centres and cooperatives, as well as grocery stores, meat and vegetable shops, and other services

Talabat waives delivery fees to support local restaurants, customers

Customers will be able to choose free delivery from a range of different restaurants and cuisines nearby using Talabat’s app

Gulfood 2020: All in good taste

With food security high on the UAE’s agenda, local F&B operators are investing heavily in innovation and new technologies, as was evident at the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. What comes next?

Dubai’s Eat App raises $5m Series B round

Eat App’s restaurant reservation platform currently supports over 1000 restaurants, hospitality groups and hotels, and has processed over 10 million diners to date

Dubai’s Operation Falafel to expand to New York, London, Paris

The restaurant brand expects to roll out its first unit in New York by Q2 2020

The world’s first commercial indoor tomato farm to open in Abu Dhabi

The 5,000-square-metre facility is currently being constructed at the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi

SIAL Middle East 2019 closes with nearly $2bn trade deals

The three-day event welcomed 23,000 industry participants and visitors, recording a 13 per cent higher footfall than last year

What is the future of food imports in the GCC?

Live sheep are again being sent by boat from Australia, and bird flu fears remain an ever-present threat to the chicken supply

McDonald’s fires CEO over relationship with employee

Steve Easterbrook, 52, was fired for violating company policy

Dubai Investments records Dhs459m net profit for first nine months

Total income at the end of Q3 2019 was recorded at Dhs2.12bn while total assets reached Dhs20.64bn

World’s largest fish and meat online retailer to create 1,000 jobs in UAE, Saudi

FreshToHome.com is among the top five e-grocers in the UAE, making over 1,000 daily deliveries

UAE’s FTA to begin second phase of tobacco markings

The first phase of the scheme banned all type of cigarettes in local markets that didn’t bear the digital tax stamps

Watch: Nathan’s Famous aims to beef up Dubai hot dog market

The iconic American hot dog restaurant chain hopes to become the mustard on top of an already loaded sector

Saudi Arabia dairy company Almarai sees net profit fall following CEO shakeup

Net profit decline comes despite increase in revenues

Saudi online grocery startup Nana Direct raises $6.6m in funding

Funding co-led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Impact46

All Dubai restaurants will soon have to display calorie content on menus

All food establishments in the emirate will have to adhere to the ruling by January 2020

UAE to invest Dhs5.6bn into R&D for water scarcity and food security

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi made the announcement earlier today

UAE Food Bank launches third site in Dubai

The UAE Food Bank collects surplus fresh and canned food which is then distributed within the country

Arla acquires Mondeléz’s Kraft cheese business in the Middle East

Arla, which owns the Lurpak and Puck brands, plans to boost its regional presence

Saudi firm begins shipping thousands of tonnes of shrimp to China

The kingdom is hoping to diversify a trade relationship dominated by oil

Dubai’s DMCC to launch coffee centre

DMCC projects the centre will handle up to 20,000 tonnes of green coffee beans annually