Middle East

Coffee Planet hosts launch event for new strategies and innovations

Coffee Planet, a UAE provider of ethically sourced beans that are roasted on Dubai soil, has announced major strategic developments at a launch event in downtown Dubai.

Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Product news

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

Business

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

Business

Newby Teas opens a luxury tea boutique in Dubai

British brand Newby Teas opens its first luxury tea boutique in the United Arab Emirates.

Business

Coffee Planet launches biodegradable coffee capsules

UAE-based Coffee Planet has launched 100% biodegradable and compostable coffee capsules, coming in four unique blends.

Equipment & packaging, Product news

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.

Business, Origins

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.

Business, Origins, Sustainability

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.

Business

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.

Origins

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.