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InterviewDubai – Ali Azakary | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Qahwa World continues its interview series with industry experts. After Dr. Steffen Schwarz from Germany and Kim Thompson from Dubai, our third guest is</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Azakary | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Qahwa World continues its interview series with industry experts. After Dr. Steffen Schwarz from Germany, our second guest is Kim Thompson, Co-Founder of RAW</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Al Zakry | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Dr Steffen Schwarz described the EUDR as an administrative monster. Qahwa World opened this file from the beginning. We spoke to six experts</p>
InterviewBy Ali Al Zakry · Investigative Journalism · May 11, 2026. In this report, we explore EUDR simplification and feature coffee industry voices on the topic. Soluble coffee is in, leather out, geolocation stays, but is the global coffee chain ready for 30 December 2026? Six experts from four continents give their verdict. On 4</p>
InterviewAn interview with Michael Trung, Authorized SCA Trainer, coffee consultant, and founder of iO Coffee Dubai – Ali Alzakary Most coffee conversations start with a tasting note: chocolate, jasmine, dried fruit. But what if we started instead with a shipping container stuck at customs? Or a farmer watching months of work split open in a</p>
InterviewDubai – 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 at the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand,</p>
InterviewAn 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 Global Coffee Awards in San Salvador, it was more than a victory. It marked a defining moment for the global coffee industry. For the first</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakary Across the GCC, coffee is no longer confined to cafés or social outings—it is rapidly becoming a refined, deeply personal experience crafted at home. Driven by a sophisticated café culture and global exposure, consumers in markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia are developing a sharper appreciation for quality, consistency, and</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakary In the quiet precision of Nordic coffee culture, Kaffa Oslo has built a reputation shaped by patience, sensory discipline, and a deep respect for detail. From its roastery in Ryen, Oslo, the team continues to refine how coffee is selected, roasted, and experienced.After a standout year marked by recognition at “Nordics</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali alzakary When the spotlight fell on Lablibell Bajarias at the Lavazza Barista Challenge 2026, it wasn’t just a moment of triumph—it was the culmination of vision, precision, and a profound connection to coffee as both craft and story. Representing the UAE on the global stage, she transformed each cup into an experience,</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakry It wasn’t a calculated career move or a boardroom decision. For Samah Badr, the journey into the world of coffee began with a biological “finesse”—a heightened sensitivity to flavors that once exasperated her family. As a child, she didn’t just eat or drink; she analyzed, scrutinized, and questioned every note on</p>
InterviewFrom 1918 to the Global Market—The Journey of a Legendary Coffee Dynasty Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the world of commodities, there are brands that sell “products”, and then there are rare entities that sell “history” distilled in a cup. To step into the world of “Al-Hamdani Mocha” is not merely to enter a commercial</p>
