DOHA: Food business experts in the country participated in a Food Business Forum organised recently by Bedaya Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (Bedaya Center).
Sahar Nasr from the Social Development Center focused on food industry’s legal aspects, while Idriss Bouziani from Elevation Burger gave tips for identifying and selecting the best franchise opportunities. Ghanem Al Sulaiti discussed new trends in the hospitality industry while Ramzan Al Nuaimi touched on the importance of branding and corporate identities.
Reem Al Suwaidi, General Manager of Bedaya Center, said that food industry in Qatar is growing rapidly.
“We offer the best opportunity for entrepreneurs by highlighting the importance of food businesses, and also by identifying successful experiences in this field. This will open the doors for many others who are interested in entering this sector. The forum has been aimed at supporting entrepreneurs to boost their business and give them a chance to comprehend the latest innovations related to the food industry,” said Al Suwaidi.
A cooking competition was held to choose the best semi-professional cooks of 2015. The first prize of QR5,000 was awarded to Warda Ibrahim for her Tuna Quesadillas with avocado and mango sauce. Warda runs La Fuschia, a catering business for companies and private customers. The jury comprised professionals and social media influencers, including Muhammad Najem, Head chef at Aspetar; Abdalla Salameh, Manager of the Hospitality Department at Al Shaya; and Abdulrahman Al Harmouzi, a well-known figure in restaurants’ assessments.
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