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Sweden Experiments With a Café Run by an AI Manager

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Stockholm – Qahwa World In the quiet Vasastan neighborhood of Stockholm, at Norrbackagatan 48, Andon Café looks like any other minimalist coffee shop. Small plants adorn the tables, gray walls create a calm atmosphere, and customers enjoy avocado toast and frothy lattes. Yet behind the scenes, this café is part of a bold real-world experiment:

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An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee
Interview
May 1, 2026•5 Min Read

An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre in Baar, Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand, roast, and taste the world’s most beloved

Workers spreading green coffee beans on large raised drying beds under a clear blue sky in a mountainous plantation.
News
May 1, 2026•5 Min Read

Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa World Honduras will produce 5.53 million 60 kilogram bags of coffee in the 2025/26 marketing year, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous cycle, according

Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 Returns for 2nd Edition
News
Apr 30, 2026•5 Min Read

Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 Returns for 2nd Edition

 Register Now for a Chance to Win the Oscar II Coffee Machine Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee technicians from around the world are being called to prove their skills on one of the industry’s biggest stages. The Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 – 2nd Edition, officially known as the Simonelli Technicians Competition, is set to take

Indonesia coffee output falls for second year as heavy rain disrupts harvest
News
Apr 30, 2026•5 Min Read

Indonesia coffee output falls for second year as heavy rain disrupts harvest

Dubai – Qahwa World Indonesia’s coffee production is set to decline for a second consecutive year in 2025–26 as excessive rainfall disrupts key growing regions, although industry participants say cup quality has remained stable due to reduced pressure on processing. Experts are closely watching the Indonesia coffee harvest 2026 to assess its impact on supply

Alt Text: Brian Niccol, Starbucks CEO, drinking from a white Starbucks ceramic mug while wearing a dark green checkered blazer and a lapel microphone.
News
Apr 30, 2026•5 Min Read

Starbucks beats expectations as CEO highlights flexible pricing

Dubai – Qahwa World Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, sending shares higher as the coffee chain pointed to continued momentum in its turnaround strategy and improving customer traffic. The Starbucks earnings beat shows how effective recent changes at the company have been, and many investors were surprised by the strength of this Starbucks earnings beat.

DMCC Webinar Highlights Growth in Coffee Trade Between Colombia and the UAE
News
Apr 30, 2026•5 Min Read

DMCC Webinar Highlights Growth in Coffee Trade Between Colombia and the UAE

Economic and Logistics Partnerships Drive Record Trade Expansion and Strengthen Global Presence of Colombian Coffee Dubai – Qahwa World The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre DMCC organized a virtual webinar titled “Made for Trade Live: Colombia in Focus”, in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Colombia, the Chambers of Commerce of Manizales,

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News
Apr 29, 2026•5 Min Read

Applications Open for Youth Academy Middle East 2026

Dubai – Qahwa World Applications have officially opened for Youth Academy Middle East 2026, a regional initiative aimed at developing the next generation of coffee professionals across the UAE. The program, launching today (April 29), offers young individuals an opportunity to access structured training, mentorship, and industry connections through a fully funded scholarship. Youth Academy

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News
Apr 29, 2026•5 Min Read

Korean Innovation Transforms Coffee Waste into High-Performance Thermal Insulation

SEOUL – Qahwa World As the global search intensifies for effective solutions to both the climate crisis and the growing burden of organic waste, a recent scientific breakthrough offers an unexpected answer from within a coffee cup. A study published in Biochar (2026) reveals that researchers from Jeonbuk National University have developed a high-performance thermal

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Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry
Coffee Community

Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry

Dubai — Qahwa World The first Coffee Break forum, held yesterday in Dubai, brought together senior leaders from the coffee, hospitality, logistics, media, and investment sectors to discuss the growing...

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From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win
Interview

From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win

An exclusive interview with Vytautas Kratulis, founder of the World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 Dubai – Ali Alzakary When Huracán Coffee was crowned World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 at the...

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Escape: The “Sanctuary” Philosophy Reconnecting Sharjah’s Community Over Coffee
Coffee Community

Escape: The “Sanctuary” Philosophy Reconnecting Sharjah’s Community Over Coffee

Sharjah – Qahwa World Nestled in a serene corner of Al Heera Beach, one of Sharjah’s newest leisure destinations near the Ajman border, “Escape Cafe/Community” stands as more than just...

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Global Coffee Leaders Launch First-Ever Deforestation Mapping Initiative
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Global Coffee Leaders Launch First-Ever Deforestation Mapping Initiative

Amsterdam – Qahwa World Leading global coffee companies have launched a landmark industry initiative aimed at transforming how deforestation risks are identified and managed across coffee-producing regions worldwide, through a...

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An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee
Interview
May 1, 2026•63 Min Read

An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee

From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win
Interview
Apr 23, 2026•32 Min Read

From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win

From Café Culture to Home Precision: How GCC Consumers Are Redefining Coffee with Sage
Interview
Apr 15, 2026•38 Min Read

From Café Culture to Home Precision: How GCC Consumers Are Redefining Coffee with Sage

A Quiet Craft: Kaffa Oslo’s Discipline, Cupping, and Roasting
Interview
Apr 11, 2026•19 Min Read

A Quiet Craft: Kaffa Oslo’s Discipline, Cupping, and Roasting

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Nestlé Officially Confirms Sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Owner of China’s Luckin Coffee
Coffee Community
Apr 26, 2026•12 Min Read

Nestlé Officially Confirms Sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Owner of China’s Luckin Coffee

Mokha 1450 Immersive Coffee Experience Redefines Tasting in Dubai
Coffee Community
Apr 26, 2026•12 Min Read

Mokha 1450 Immersive Coffee Experience Redefines Tasting in Dubai

Qahwah House: Bringing the Soul of Yemeni Coffee to Cahaba Heights
Coffee Community
Apr 25, 2026•12 Min Read

Qahwah House: Bringing the Soul of Yemeni Coffee to Cahaba Heights

Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry
Coffee Community
Apr 24, 2026•20 Min Read

Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry

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Sweden Experiments With a Café Run by an AI Manager
News
May 1, 2026•17 Min Read

Sweden Experiments With a Café Run by an AI Manager

Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags
News
May 1, 2026•30 Min Read

Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags

Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 Returns for 2nd Edition
News
Apr 30, 2026•17 Min Read

Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 Returns for 2nd Edition

Indonesia coffee output falls for second year as heavy rain disrupts harvest
News
Apr 30, 2026•10 Min Read

Indonesia coffee output falls for second year as heavy rain disrupts harvest

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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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Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags
Studies

Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa...

Qahwa World•May 1, 2026•30 min read
Korean Innovation Transforms Coffee Waste into High-Performance Thermal Insulation
Studies

Korean Innovation Transforms Coffee Waste into High-Performance Thermal Insulation

SEOUL – Qahwa World As the global search intensifies for effective solutions to both the climate crisis and the growing burden of organic waste, a recent scientific breakthrough offers an...

Qahwa World•Apr 29, 2026•14 min read
Global Roadmap to Accelerate the Genetic Improvement of Robusta Coffee
Studies

Global Roadmap to Accelerate the Genetic Improvement of Robusta Coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when the global coffee sector stands at a historic crossroads, the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has published one of the most significant...

Qahwa World•Apr 25, 2026•15 min read
Coffee’s Hidden Health Boost Goes Beyond Caffeine
Studies

Coffee’s Hidden Health Boost Goes Beyond Caffeine

Dubai – Qahwa World A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that coffee’s impact reaches well beyond its caffeine content. Researchers report that both regular and decaffeinated coffee can...

Qahwa World•Apr 23, 2026•11 min read