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UAE sees first Pizza Hut outlets operated by staff with communication impairments
UAE sees first Pizza Hut outlets operated by staff with communication impairments
The move is part of the Opportunity4All initiative, led by Americana and Pizza Hut with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.
Eating out declines in the UAE as consumers tighten spending: report
Roughly half of those who dine out less often say they are cooking more at home.
Deliveroo speeds up deliveries in Dubai with new Rider Check-In feature
It utilises NFC technology, letting riders tap their phones on a restaurant tag to confirm arrival.
KFC MENA rolls out ‘Taste Rules’ campaign
This aims to put flavour at the centre of the conversation.
Saudi café market to soar to $9.87b by 2030 driven by younger consumers seeking social experiences
The segment is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.23%.
Americana Restaurants profit up 15.3% to $135.4m in 9M
Revenue for the period rose 14.4% YoY to $1.84b.
Keeta expands UAE presence with Abu Dhabi launch
To mark the launch, new users are offered up to 50% discounts.
Burger King sponsors 2025 universities and schools eLeagues in Saudi Arabia
The leagues are intended to develop local esports talent for international competition.
UAE's favourite fast food chains revealed
Almost 6 in 10 UAE residents dine out at least once a week.
Abu Dhabi Chamber sees over 24,500 active members as of end-September
Strong interests came from SMEs and start-ups.
UAE-based DEAL Holdings launches new lifestyle division FAB Group
FAB Group aims to open at least 25 locations across the UAE within five years.
Alshaya’s Starbucks Kuwait boosts football ties with KFA referee deal
Starbucks will also support the KFA Referee Academy.
Deliveroo unveils new ‘Plus Gold’ subscription programme
The service is priced at AED 29 per month.
Dubai’s Pitfire Pizza expands to Jumeirah Village Circle
It spans about 1,200 sq. ft. and offers seating for 16 people indoors and 20 outdoors.
Baskin-Robbins to launch feature-rich rewards app in 2026
Winning the Gen Z battle means moving beyond transactions into culture.
PizzaExpress UAE rolls out new PE Club loyalty webapp
It lets diners earn and redeem rewards at all nine UAE outlets.
Chuck E Cheese announces expansion to Turkey
The plan is to build three restaurants by the end of 2026.
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