Middle East
The UAE aims to be a global leader in coffee & tea
Expanding urbanisation, higher living standards, a quick post-pandemic recovery and adoption of Western coffee cultures are contributing to the growing coffee market in the UAE, while the interest in green and herbal/botanical teas keeps the tea market strong. By Shem Oirere
Coffee Planet is forging the way for cafe culture in the Middle East with significant new openings
The UAE’s homegrown coffee roaster, Coffee Planet, expands business, with plans to make its debut in Saudi Arabia later in the year
Coffee Planet gears up for World of Coffee Dubai event
As one of the prominent leaders of specialty coffee in the region, Coffee Planet will have a strong presence at the Specialty Coffee Association’s World of Coffee event, with two stands and a spot in the famous Roasters Village.
SCA’s World of Coffee trade show expands to the Middle East in 2022
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that its World of Coffee trade show will be taking place in the United Arab Emirates from 12-14 January 2022.
Coffee Planet opens first café location in Dubai
UAE’s home-grown Coffee Planet has announced its first café location in Circle Mall, JVC in partnership with Dash Hospitality Group.
Newby Teas opens a luxury tea boutique in Dubai
British brand Newby Teas opens its first luxury tea boutique in the United Arab Emirates.
Coffee Planet launches biodegradable coffee capsules
UAE-based Coffee Planet has launched 100% biodegradable and compostable coffee capsules, coming in four unique blends.
Qima Coffee and Alliance for Coffee Excellence announce Best of Yemen 2021 Auction
As part of their multi-year partnership, the two organisations have come together again to launch the third and largest instalment of the Private Collection Auction series in Yemen.
Amal Yemen event launches to inspire hope through coffee amid humanitarian crisis
Amal Yemen will bring together industry experts, specialists & artists from around the world to celebrate Yemen’s storied coffee industry and support long-term economic recovery of the war-torn country.
DMCC Coffee Centre welcomes Cajary Majlis
Chaired by global humanitarian and NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, Cajary Majlis is set to further boost trade ties with the African continent with a particular focus on specialty coffee.
New genetic group of arabica coffee discovered in Yemen
Qima Coffee in partnership with Dr Christophe Montagnon from RD2 Vision has announced the discovery of Yemenia, which will be available in the upcoming ACE Qima Yemen private collection coffee auction.
Worldwide port authorities sign declaration to ensure ports remain open amidst Covid-19
Recognising the maritime sector’s critical role in keeping trade flows open, 20 members of the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) from Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America have come together to declare their commitment to ensuring their ports remain open amidst the current pandemic.
DMCC Coffee Centre opens to drive trade through Middle East
DMCC has opened the ‘DMCC Coffee Centre’, a state-of-the-art 7,500m² temperature-controlled facility, and the first of its kind in the Middle East.
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Enjoy Starbucks at home with new range from Nestlé
Nestlé has launched a new range of coffee products under the Starbucks brand to be available globally.