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 exceeding 870 tons of green coffee. The trees are concentrated across the southern and southwestern regions of the country. According to the ministry’s data, coffee
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DUBAI – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops has entered into a strategic agreement with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to present its continental Top 100 rankings during upcoming World of Coffee exhibitions starting in 2026. Under the agreement, the continental rankings will be officially unveiled as part of the
London – QAHWA WORLD The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has launched its 2026 global communications campaign under the theme “Coffee is Part of the Solution,” highlighting the sector’s role in addressing major global challenges. Coffee provides income for approximately 12.5 million farming families worldwide and plays a central role in socio-economic development across producing regions
By: Soumya Gayatri On a winter morning in Riyadh’s historic AlSafat Square, Qaysariat Al-Kitab — a traditional book cafe adorned with Najdi architectural motifs — offers more than coffee. It provides a setting where heritage, literature and conversation intersect, reflecting a broader transformation underway in Saudi Arabia’s coffee landscape. Coffee in the kingdom has long
DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Coffee prices settled mixed on Wednesday, consolidating recent losses after a period of significant pressure. May Arabica coffee (KCK26) closed slightly lower at -0.65 (-0.23%), while May Robusta coffee (RMK26) rose +63 (+1.73%). Arabica and robusta prices had tumbled earlier this month, with arabica reaching a 15-month low on Tuesday and
Washington, D.C. – QAHWA WORLD The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the launch of its new CQI Insider Membership Program, designed for coffee professionals seeking close connections with the people, knowledge, and opportunities shaping the future of coffee quality worldwide. Annual Membership Details Fee: USD $100 per year You may like: Michael Sheridan in
DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Drinkit, the global café chain operating under a digital-first model and founded in 2016 as part of Dodo Brands, is accelerating its expansion in Dubai following strong year-on-year growth across its network. According to Katerina Borodich, Chief Executive Officer of Drinkit UAE, the brand is set to double its local network
Singapore – QAHWA WORLD Six coffee shops from the Middle East have earned positions in the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking, announced on 16 February during CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, marking a significant milestone for the region’s speciality coffee sector. The United Arab Emirates secured two placements in the global Top 100, reinforcing its
Bujumbura – QAHWA WORLD Preliminary reports from Burundi and Rwanda indicate promising prospects for the 2026 coffee harvest, with an estimated combined total of around 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of high-quality green coffee. Teams in both countries have shared insights on volume, quality, and sustainability initiatives supporting farmers. Burundi Harvest Outlook Burundi’s coffee harvest for
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...
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...
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...
DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD For many, drinking coffee after a heavy meal is not just a social ritual, but a functional tool for the body. According to a report by...
