
Interview with Georges Hayek on hospitals and veganism
On December 10th, 2022, The Middle East Vegan Society interviewed Mr. Georges Hayek, Owner and Founder of the “Lebanese Vegans NGO” and the General Manager of Hayek Hospital, the first vegan hospital in the world, at the Vegan Christmas Market event.

The discovery of a Dubai trainer sitting on a dolphin has sparked outrage
The video, shot at the UAE tourist attraction, shows a female trainer sitting on the back of a dolphin for about 6 seconds before diving into a pool. According to experts, the stunt could have easily damaged the dolphin's organs.

THE LEBANESE VEGANS’ SOCIAL HUB LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE VEGAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Lebanese Vegans NGO organized its annual Christmas Vegan Market event on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at their Social Hub, the first vegan support center in the Middle East.

KSA's first vegan restaurant founder, Abeer Almutlaq
Saudi Arabia's first vegan restaurant, Wabi Sabi, is run by Abeer Almutlaq, a scientist who believes food should be scientific and mindful.

Dubai welcomes Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio-backed vegan Neat Burger
Dubai was the ideal next stop for Neat Burger to advance its agenda, as a storm of health-consciousness and vegan options swept the Emirates' food scene.

24 dolphins were secretly shipped to Abu Dhabi by SeaWorld
PETA has just been informed that SeaWorld secretly shipped 24 dolphins to Abu Dhabi to be exploited at its new marine park!

A 100% plant-based meat venture has been launched in the UAE by IFFCO
According to IFFCO Group, THRYVE, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) launched the first 100% plant-based meat project.

The vegan menu at Emirates just got bigger and better
Emirates, a Dubai-based global airline, announced in August that it would spend more than $2 million on improving the in-flight experience. A total of 120 of its aircraft will be outfitted with the most up-to-date interiors, upgraded entertainment systems, and fancier in-flight menus. For instance, the vegan menu at Emirates just got bigger and better.