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How Vietnam Turned Coffee Into a Way of Life

How Vietnam Turned Coffee Into a Way of Life

Dubai – Qahwa World National Geographic has published an in-depth report examining Vietnam’s coffee culture, describing it as one of the most dynamic and inventive in the world—where a once-colonial crop has evolved into a powerful symbol of identity, community, and creativity. According to the magazine, coffee in Vietnam is far more than a daily

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Hoof Launches Updated Food Menu Across UAE Locations
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Jan 7, 2026•5 Min Read

Hoof Launches Updated Food Menu Across UAE Locations

Dubai — Qahwa World Hoof, a UAE-based specialty coffee brand, has introduced a new food menu across its cafés, expanding its offering with a range of savoury and sweet dishes designed to accompany its coffee programme. The menu, now available at selected locations, reflects a farm-to-plate approach and focuses on simple preparations and balanced flavours.

Ras Al Khaimah to Host Gulf Coffee Maker Competition
Coffee Community
Jan 6, 2026•5 Min Read

Ras Al Khaimah to Host 2nd Edition of “Gulf Coffee Maker” Competition

RAS AL KHAIMAH – QAHWAWORLD The organizing committee for the “Gulf Coffee Maker” competition has finalized preparations for the launch of its second edition (2026 Cup). Scheduled for this Saturday, January 10, the event will take place at the Ras Al Khaimah Youth Center in the Al Dhait South area. This edition is jointly organized

Entrecôte Café de Paris Arrives at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
Coffee Community
Jan 6, 2026•5 Min Read

Entrecôte Café de Paris Arrives at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort

Muscat – Qahwa World A Parisian taste arrives in Muscat as Entrecôte Café de Paris opens at St. Regis Al Mouj, Muscat Resort, introducing its world-renowned single-menu concept and the original Café de Paris butter— a recipe guarded for four generations. The story of Entrecôte Café de Paris began in 1930 in Geneva, at Café

Why Dubai Coffee Traders Must Prepare for EUDR by 2026
Reflections
Jan 6, 2026•5 Min Read

Why Dubai Coffee Traders Must Prepare for EUDR now?

The December 2026 EUDR deadline will reshape how African coffee reaches European consumers — and traders in the Gulf are caught in the middle. By Raymond Reuel Wayesu Dubai has become the Middle East’s dominant coffee trading hub, with re-exports valued at nearly $1 billion annually and over 615 licensed traders operating through the DMCC

Close-up of ripe red coffee cherries growing on a branch of a coffee tree
News
Jan 6, 2026•5 Min Read

Coffee Prices Mixed as Brazil Rainfall Lags and Vietnam Exports Surge

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures ended mixed on Monday, January 5, with arabica prices settling higher while robusta declined to a one-week low. March arabica coffee rose about 0.6%, supported by below-normal rainfall in Brazil and a stronger Brazilian real, while March robusta fell between 1% and 2.5% under pressure from rising Vietnamese supplies.

A white ceramic cup of espresso with rich crema and the Julius Meinl logo, resting on a saucer on a light wood grain table.
Reflections
Jan 5, 2026•5 Min Read

When “Fruity” Means Five Different Things

How flavour molecules, memory, and culture quietly rewrite the same espresso in the minds of experts and customers alike Dr. Steffen Schwarz There is a particular moment, just after the demitasse has been set down, when espresso becomes less a beverage than a negotiation between physics and expectation. The crema still holds its heat, volatile

Best Time to Drink Coffee, According to Science
News
Jan 5, 2026•5 Min Read

When Science Says You Should Drink Your Coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee has long been praised for its potential health benefits, but new research suggests that timing may be just as important as quantity. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found that drinking coffee earlier in the day may offer greater health advantages than consuming it later. Researchers discovered

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News
Jan 4, 2026•5 Min Read

Coffee Prices Rise as Brazilian Real Strengthens and Supply Risks Grow

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures finished higher on Friday after reversing early weakness, supported by currency movements and renewed supply concerns. March arabica coffee contracts rose sharply, while March robusta prices posted a modest gain. A key driver of the rebound was strength in Brazil’s currency. The Brazilian real climbed to its strongest level

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Haraz: Where Mountain Agriculture Shapes the Character of Yemeni Coffee
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Haraz: Where Mountain Agriculture Shapes the Character of Yemeni Coffee

Haraz – Qahwa World High in Yemen’s rugged western highlands, the Haraz region stands as one of the world’s most demanding and refined coffee-growing landscapes. Farming coffee here is not...

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Federico Ortile: Dubai as Global Lab for Coffee Future 2026
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Federico Ortile: Dubai as Global Lab for Coffee Future 2026

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the heart of a region whose ambitions know no bounds, the Experience Centre by Simonelli Group in Dubai stands as a beacon, merging manufacturing heritage...

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Think Twice Before Ordering Coffee on a Flight, New Study Warns
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Think Twice Before Ordering Coffee on a Flight, New Study Warns

Dubai – Qahwa World For many travelers, a cup of coffee is the first comfort requested after takeoff. But a new U.S. study suggests that the water used to brew...

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Xinhua: Coffee Shifts from Social Tradition to Daily Habit in Jordan
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Xinhua: Coffee Shifts from Social Tradition to Daily Habit in Jordan

AMMAN — Qahwa World Xinhua News Agency has published a report highlighting the growing role of coffee in Jordanian daily life, as changing lifestyles and urban expansion reshape long-standing consumption...

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Federico Ortile: Dubai as Global Lab for Coffee Future 2026
Interview
Dec 31, 2025•36 Min Read

Federico Ortile: Dubai as Global Lab for Coffee Future 2026

Elif Aydın Çınar: Crafting Spatial Narratives Through the Lens of Coffee
Interview
Dec 24, 2025•25 Min Read

Elif Aydın Çınar: Crafting Spatial Narratives Through the Lens of Coffee

Coffee as Destination: Positioning Ethiopia’s Origins for Experiential Tourism
Interview
Dec 15, 2025•29 Min Read

Coffee as Destination: Positioning Ethiopia’s Origins for Experiential Tourism

South Roastery: Where Dreams Are Roasted on the Fire of Passion
Interview
Dec 13, 2025•39 Min Read

South Roastery: Where Dreams Are Roasted on the Fire of Passion

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Ras Al Khaimah to Host 2nd Edition of “Gulf Coffee Maker” Competition
Coffee Community
Jan 6, 2026•8 Min Read

Ras Al Khaimah to Host 2nd Edition of “Gulf Coffee Maker” Competition

Entrecôte Café de Paris Arrives at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
Coffee Community
Jan 6, 2026•6 Min Read

Entrecôte Café de Paris Arrives at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort

CNN: Starbucks Scales Back Its Presence in Major U.S. Cities
Coffee Community
Dec 29, 2025•12 Min Read

CNN: Starbucks Scales Back Its Presence in Major U.S. Cities

Vietnam Launches First Global Coffee Heritage Festival
Coffee Community
Dec 27, 2025•21 Min Read

Vietnam Launches First Global Coffee Heritage Festival

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How Vietnam Turned Coffee Into a Way of Life
News
Jan 7, 2026•11 Min Read

How Vietnam Turned Coffee Into a Way of Life

Hoof Launches Updated Food Menu Across UAE Locations
News
Jan 7, 2026•9 Min Read

Hoof Launches Updated Food Menu Across UAE Locations

Ras Al Khaimah to Host 2nd Edition of “Gulf Coffee Maker” Competition
News
Jan 6, 2026•8 Min Read

Ras Al Khaimah to Host 2nd Edition of “Gulf Coffee Maker” Competition

Entrecôte Café de Paris Arrives at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
News
Jan 6, 2026•6 Min Read

Entrecôte Café de Paris Arrives at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort

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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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When Science Says You Should Drink Your Coffee
Studies

When Science Says You Should Drink Your Coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee has long been praised for its potential health benefits, but new research suggests that timing may be just as important as quantity. A recent study...

Qahwa World•Jan 5, 2026•13 min read
Think Twice Before Ordering Coffee on a Flight, New Study Warns
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Think Twice Before Ordering Coffee on a Flight, New Study Warns

Dubai – Qahwa World For many travelers, a cup of coffee is the first comfort requested after takeoff. But a new U.S. study suggests that the water used to brew...

Qahwa World•Jan 4, 2026•13 min read
Forecast and Outlook for Decaffeinated Coffee Demand in the USA
Studies

Forecast and Outlook for Decaffeinated Coffee Demand in the USA

Dubai – Qahwa World Demand for decaffeinated coffee in the United States is estimated at USD 8.3 million in 2025 and is forecast to increase to USD 16.0 million by...

Qahwa World•Dec 25, 2025•9 min read
The Intersection of Coffee Consumption and Added Sugar
Studies

The Intersection of Coffee Consumption and Added Sugar

Dubai – Qahwa World While clinical research consistently highlights the health-promoting properties of coffee, a critical variable often remains unaddressed in public discourse: the impact of added sugar. A comprehensive...

Qahwa World•Dec 24, 2025•6 min read