Ola Kayal is gearing up to launch Nabati Eatery in Jeddah, promising a unique dining experience

Ola Kayal is gearing up to launch Nabati Eatery in Jeddah, promising a unique dining experience

Plant-based diet advocate Ola Kayal is gearing up to launch Nabati Eatery in Jeddah's Al Rawdah district after a few years of pop-up events and home deliveries, promising a unique dining experience that is entirely plant-based, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and organic whenever possible.

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Qatar International Food Festival 2024 kicks off with bursting vegan delights

Qatar International Food Festival 2024 kicks off with bursting vegan delights

Presented by Qatar Tourism, the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) returns for its 13th edition starting February 8. Hosted in the Family Zone within the Doha Expo 2023 venue at Al Bidda Park, this year's QIFF 2024 promises a delectable journey for attendees with an explosion of vegan delights.

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Bayt Sara in Amman Secures a Spot in the Top Three of the World's Best 10 Rated Vegan Restaurants!
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Bayt Sara in Amman Secures a Spot in the Top Three of the World's Best 10 Rated Vegan Restaurants!

The vegan food discovery engine HappyCow just released its list of the world's top 10 vegan eateries, and Amman, Jordan's Bayt Sara came in third. Renowned for its extensive menu that combines European and Middle Eastern food, one reviewer praised Bayt Sara as “a superb restaurant where the cuisine is both fresh and delectable, with generous portions!”

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Emirates Unveils a 300-Recipe "Vegan Vault" to Meet Soaring Demand for Plant-Based Cuisine
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Emirates Unveils a 300-Recipe "Vegan Vault" to Meet Soaring Demand for Plant-Based Cuisine

Emirates is set to expand its culinary offerings with a plethora of new vegan dishes both onboard and in its lounges in response to a remarkable 40% increase in customer demand for plant-based meals. This surge, coinciding with the global vegan movement, has prompted the airline to augment its existing "vegan vault" - a repository of over 300 carefully curated plant-based recipes.

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UAE-based vegan baby products brand PureBorn forges a European partnership with Laboratoire Naturel
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UAE-based vegan baby products brand PureBorn forges a European partnership with Laboratoire Naturel

UAE-based brand PureBorn has recently secured an exclusive European distribution deal with esteemed personal care manufacturer, Laboratoire Naturel, based in Switzerland. This collaboration is significant for PureBorn, a renowned vegan baby products brand recognized for its hypoallergenic, ultra-absorbent nappies crafted from organic bamboo.

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Cultivated Meat: A Glimpse into the Middle Eastern Market
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Cultivated Meat: A Glimpse into the Middle Eastern Market

GOOD Meat, a pioneer in the cultivated meat industry, is finding growing interest in the Middle East despite relatively low consumer awareness. A recent study commissioned by GOOD Meat revealed that 34% of respondents in six Middle Eastern countries had heard of cultivated meat. The study also showed that consumer awareness was highest in the UAE and lowest in Egypt.

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Dr. Pawpaw's Your Gorgeous Skin Collection: A Revolutionary Vegan Skincare Debut in the UAE
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Dr. Pawpaw's Your Gorgeous Skin Collection: A Revolutionary Vegan Skincare Debut in the UAE

Dr. Pawpaw's YOUR gorgeous SKIN collection has made its grand debut in the United Arab Emirates. This marks another milestone for the award-winning, vegan, and multipurpose beauty brand. Driven by a commitment to providing natural, sustainable skincare products packaged in eco-conscious packaging, the vegan brand unveiled its latest collection at Life Pharmacy in the UAE.

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Al Safadi and Switch Foods: Pioneering Plant-Based Lebanese Cuisine for a Sustainable Culinary Experience
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Al Safadi and Switch Foods: Pioneering Plant-Based Lebanese Cuisine for a Sustainable Culinary Experience

Al Safadi, the renowned Lebanese restaurant chain in the UAE, has joined forces with Switch Foods, a pioneering UAE-based FoodTech start-up to introduce plant-based meat alternatives to its menu. This collaboration brings forth four innovative plant-based dishes: fried kibbeh, kabab khashkash, lahm beajin, and hummus with meat and fries.

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The Turkish company Scays Group launches vegan leather from tea waste!
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The Turkish company Scays Group launches vegan leather from tea waste!

In a world where environmental concerns and animal welfare are taking center stage, finding sustainable alternatives to traditional materials has become a priority for many industries. This includes fashion, interior design, and product development. In this pursuit, the innovative material known as Wastea, created by the Turkish company Scays Group, is making waves.

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Appeal: Help stop the killing of homeless dogs and cats in Morocco!
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Appeal: Help stop the killing of homeless dogs and cats in Morocco!

In 2019, following King Mohammed VI's directive to end Morocco's long-standing practice of euthanizing homeless dogs and cats, authorities entered into an agreement to discontinue these killings. However, this commitment was not upheld. By writing to the Moroccan interior ministry and requesting an immediate end to the atrocity, you may contribute to ending the slaughter.

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