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StudiesAuthor: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary The barista role has shifted from a simple drink maker to a quality controller, hospitality professional, and skilled storyteller. Automation does not reduce difficulty; it changes the nature of work, turning baristas into technical monitors and calibrators. Today’s customers are more knowledgeable than ever,</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The International Coffee Organization highlights a strategic direction focused on building stronger connections between origin and specialty markets, emphasizing that stronger links between origin and specialty markets mean stronger opportunities for coffee producers. The organization expresses pride in its partnership with the International Trade Centre in supporting initiatives designed to bridge</p>
NewsALISO VIEJO, Calif. – Qahwa World Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) recognized their Educator of the Year at their recent thirtieth anniversary luncheon in San Diego. Javier Hoyos Garcia of Colombia has been selected as the 2026 recipient. “Educators are the unsung heroes in CQI’s work and enable our small organization to have an outsized impact,”</p>
Coffee CommunitySahel Maryam – Qahwa World In a pioneering move for the region, a new coffee roasting and quality assessment center has opened in Sahel Maryam, Medhin, Ethiopia. The facility, the first of its kind in East Africa, combines state-of-the-art equipment with instruction from experienced coffee professionals. The center aims to train participants in evaluating coffee</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>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World A specialized training program focused on judging skills for World Coffee Championships, with an emphasis on the manual brewing category, has been announced in cooperation with World Coffee Championships and The Phatuncle. The workshop will be held at Karam Coffee, located on 4th Street, Al Quoz Third, Al Quoz, Dubai, United</p>
NewsSharjah – Qahwa World South Roastery in Sharjah announced the hosting of the World Champion, Alireza Rozeghzadeh, the 2024 Turkey Coffee Roasting Champion and winner of the 8th position globally in the World Coffee Roasting Championship. Furthermore, he was among the top eight competitors globally in the 2025 World Brewers Cup (Pour-Over Coffee Preparation). This</p>
NewsTomorrow, coffee professionals and enthusiasts in the UAE will gather at the Victoria Arduino Experience Lab in Dubai for a six-hour workshop titled “CQI – Introduction to Post-Harvest Processing.” Organized by Mystic Cup Stories in collaboration with Victoria Arduino, the class promises an in-depth and hands-on introduction to one of the most crucial stages in</p>
Coffee CommunityDubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially launched enrollment for its updated Q Grader program, marking the start of a new era for one of the most respected certifications in the global coffee industry. The move follows the association’s acquisition of the program earlier this year from the Coffee Quality Institute</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The Middle East has welcomed a new chapter in coffee education with the launch of the first edition of Youth Academy Middle East 2025, held in Dubai and organized by Simonelli Group. This pioneering program provides six young coffee talents with full scholarships to attend the prestigious SCA Coffee Skills Program,</p>
NewsMilan, 10 September 2025 – (Qahwa World) – Milan is preparing to host a landmark event for the future of specialty coffee in Europe. From 24 to 29 October 2025, immediately after the HostMilano international trade fair, the first Italian session—and one of the very first in the world—of the Evolved Q Grader course will</p>
NewsThe International Trade Centre (ITC) and the International Coffee Organization (ICO) reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity and sustainability during Coffee Week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Historically, with the exception of Ethiopia, much of Africa has viewed coffee primarily as an export commodity rather than a drink enjoyed locally. Coffee culture has remained limited in many</p>
