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UAE Food System Capable of Withstanding Disruptions

UAE Food System Capable of Withstanding Disruptions

Dubai – Qahwa World As questions around regional stability surface, some residents are understandably seeking reassurance about everyday essentials. Organic Foods & Café is urging calm, and the facts support it. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that strategic reserves are sufficient for four to six months, with import activity and supply

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Ahmed Bin Sulayem Highlights Expansion Plans at DMCC Coffee Centre
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Mar 5, 2026•5 Min Read

Ahmed Bin Sulayem Highlights Expansion Plans at DMCC Coffee Centre

Dubai — Qahwa World Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening the regional coffee ecosystem and supporting emerging coffee entrepreneurs through the DMCC Coffee Centre. Speaking about the Centre’s future plans, Bin Sulayem said the organization is exploring the launch of a community co-roasting space

World of Coffee Dubai 2027 registration
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Mar 5, 2026•5 Min Read

Exhibitor Registrations Open for World of Coffee Dubai 2027

Dubai — Qahwa World DXB Live, the organizer of World of Coffee Dubai, has announced the opening of registrations for World of Coffee Dubai 2027, following the strong results achieved by the 2026 edition. Organizers confirmed that 50% of the exhibition space has already been reserved, prompting exhibitors to secure their participation early in what

Coffee Prices Rise Amid Surging Shipping Costs
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Mar 5, 2026•5 Min Read

Coffee Prices Rise Amid Surging Shipping Costs

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets saw gains on Wednesday, with May arabica (KCK26) climbing +3.10 (+1.09%) and May robusta (RMK26) rising +29 (+1.78%). Analysts attribute the rebound to supply-side concerns. The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global freight rates, insurance costs, and fuel expenses—factors that

Middle East Tensions, Red Sea Crisis and Policy Shifts Reshape Global Shipping Landscape
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Mar 5, 2026•5 Min Read

War Redraws Global Shipping Map and Pressures Coffee Supply Chains

Dubai – Qahwa World A fresh escalation in the Middle East at the end of February has sent new shockwaves through global logistics, adding to an already fragile maritime environment shaped by two years of Red Sea disruption and intensifying geopolitical risk. Strait of Hormuz Slowdown Raises Cost Fears As of 28 February, commercial traffic

Historic Colombian Coffee Harvests Face Labour Shortages
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Mar 3, 2026•5 Min Read

Historic Colombian Coffee Harvests Face Labour Shortages

Líbano, Colombia – Qahwa World The Guardian has reported on a striking paradox in Colombia’s coffee industry: even amid record-breaking global coffee prices, farmers are struggling to find enough pickers to harvest their crops. In Líbano, Tolima, Mary Luz Pérez Arrubla and her brother Rodrigo, fourth-generation coffee growers, experienced one of the best harvests in

JDE Peet’s EGM adopts all resolutions in relation to KDP Offer
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Mar 3, 2026•5 Min Read

JDE Peet’s EGM adopts all resolutions in relation to KDP Offer

Amsterdam – Qahwa World JDE Peet’s N.V. announced that its Extraordinary General Meeting has approved all agenda items connected to the recommended public offer submitted by Kodiak BidCo B.V., an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., to acquire all issued and outstanding shares in the company’s capital. The approved resolutions include the

Sara Al-Haj: "Samra Coffee".. The Story of Coffee That Defeated War
Interview
Mar 2, 2026•5 Min Read

Sara Al-Haj: “Samra Coffee”.. The Story of Coffee That Defeated War

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the midst of displacement and the search for self, Sara Al-Haj wasn’t just looking for a “project”; she was searching for a “footprint” to leave in this world. A daughter of Taiz whose life was tempered in Al-Hudaydah, she forged her destiny in Sana’a within a coffee “Jazwa.” Amidst the

U.S. presidents, presidential history, coffee culture, White House history, American coffee habits, George Washington coffee, JFK coffee, Ronald Reagan decaf
Reflections
Mar 2, 2026•5 Min Read

The Coffee Preferences of 10 U.S. Presidents

Dubai – Qahwa World Republished and adapted from Tasting Table – By Charlotte Pointing Coffee has long been woven into the fabric of American life. From colonial coffeehouses to modern cafés, it has shaped conversations, politics, and daily rituals. According to data from the National Coffee Association, a clear majority of American adults drink coffee

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Sara Al-Haj: “Samra Coffee”.. The Story of Coffee That Defeated War
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Sara Al-Haj: “Samra Coffee”.. The Story of Coffee That Defeated War

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the midst of displacement and the search for self, Sara Al-Haj wasn’t just looking for a “project”; she was searching for a “footprint” to leave...

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The Coffee Preferences of 10 U.S. Presidents
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The Coffee Preferences of 10 U.S. Presidents

Dubai – Qahwa World Republished and adapted from Tasting Table – By Charlotte Pointing Coffee has long been woven into the fabric of American life. From colonial coffeehouses to modern...

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Saudi Arabia: 1.3 Million Coffee Trees Produce More Than 870 Tons Annually
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Saudi Arabia: 1.3 Million Coffee Trees Produce More Than 870 Tons Annually

Dubai – Qahwa World Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has announced that the Kingdom is home to more than 1.3 million productive coffee trees, with annual output...

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India’s Quiet Coffee Superpower
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India’s Quiet Coffee Superpower

By Dr. Steffen Schwarz How a shade-grown origin once hidden behind state control and instant exports is being rediscovered through climate pressure, stronger roasting capacity, and a fast-maturing café culture....

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Sara Al-Haj: “Samra Coffee”.. The Story of Coffee That Defeated War
Interview
Mar 2, 2026•19 Min Read

Sara Al-Haj: “Samra Coffee”.. The Story of Coffee That Defeated War

Exclusive: Tobbi Vu on Launching Dubai’s First Vietnamese Specialty Coffee
Interview
Feb 19, 2026•21 Min Read

Exclusive: Tobbi Vu on Launching Dubai’s First Vietnamese Specialty Coffee

Hind Shaia: The Entrepreneur Renewing the Heritage of Yemeni Coffee from the Heart of Sana’a
Interview
Feb 15, 2026•19 Min Read

Hind Shaia: The Entrepreneur Renewing the Heritage of Yemeni Coffee from the Heart of Sana’a

Spill the Bean: The Blueprint for Dubai’s Specialty Coffee Evolution
Interview
Feb 14, 2026•28 Min Read

Spill the Bean: The Blueprint for Dubai’s Specialty Coffee Evolution

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World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops to Present Continental Rankings at World of Coffee
Coffee Community
Feb 26, 2026•8 Min Read

World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops to Present Continental Rankings at World of Coffee

ICO Launches 2026 Global Campaign: Coffee is Part of the Solution
Coffee Community
Feb 26, 2026•8 Min Read

ICO Launches 2026 Global Campaign: Coffee is Part of the Solution

Drinkit Expands in Dubai as Network Revenue Jumps 2.5 Times
Coffee Community
Feb 25, 2026•9 Min Read

Drinkit Expands in Dubai as Network Revenue Jumps 2.5 Times

World of Coffee San Diego 2026: Last Chance for Early Bird Rates
Coffee Community
Feb 24, 2026•7 Min Read

World of Coffee San Diego 2026: Last Chance for Early Bird Rates

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UAE Food System Capable of Withstanding Disruptions
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Mar 5, 2026•10 Min Read

UAE Food System Capable of Withstanding Disruptions

Ahmed Bin Sulayem Highlights Expansion Plans at DMCC Coffee Centre
News
Mar 5, 2026•7 Min Read

Ahmed Bin Sulayem Highlights Expansion Plans at DMCC Coffee Centre

Exhibitor Registrations Open for World of Coffee Dubai 2027
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Mar 5, 2026•8 Min Read

Exhibitor Registrations Open for World of Coffee Dubai 2027

Coffee Prices Rise Amid Surging Shipping Costs
News
Mar 5, 2026•9 Min Read

Coffee Prices Rise Amid Surging Shipping Costs

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Mokha1450 /  Luxury Specialty coffee Dubai

Mokha1450 / Luxury Specialty coffee Dubai

One such story combines all these classic ingredients. It began in Yemen at the ancient port of Mokha in 1450. For it is here the heart of coffee culture first started to beat and as this tale began to unfold, a tradition emerged that would forever change the World.

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War Redraws Global Shipping Map and Pressures Coffee Supply Chains
Studies

War Redraws Global Shipping Map and Pressures Coffee Supply Chains

Dubai – Qahwa World A fresh escalation in the Middle East at the end of February has sent new shockwaves through global logistics, adding to an already fragile maritime environment...

Qahwa World•Mar 5, 2026•23 min read
Italy Coffee Market Outlook 2026–2031
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Italy Coffee Market Outlook 2026–2031

Tradition Anchors Growth as Pods, Specialty and RTD Gain Ground DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Italy’s coffee sector is projected to expand steadily through 2031, supported by strong domestic consumption, product...

Qahwa World•Feb 21, 2026•17 min read
Global Coffee Market Roadmap—January 2026
Studies

Global Coffee Market Roadmap—January 2026

DUBAI – QAHWA January 2026 was not merely the start of a new calendar year for the International Coffee Organization (ICO); it served as a critical testing ground for the...

Qahwa World•Feb 11, 2026•18 min read
Study Links Moderate Coffee Consumption to Brain Health
Studies

Study Links Moderate Coffee Consumption to Brain Health

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD The saying about fruit and doctors might need an update: your daily cup of coffee could also play a role in keeping your mind active as...

Qahwa World•Feb 10, 2026•11 min read