Egypt’s “Garbage City” plastic boom: Cairo’s Manshiyet Nasser recyclers are getting calls from factories as the Iran war disrupts plastic supply chains, turning informal recycling into a war-driven manufacturing lifeline. Saudi hotel management deals: Amsa Hospitality and Artal Hotels sign management agreements for three Riyadh properties, while Hyatt and Artal Hotels explore adding them to Hyatt’s global portfolio—part of Saudi’s expanding tourism push. UAE hospitality pipeline: Marriott confirms its Autograph Collection debut in Formentera with Sabàtic Formentera, adding Mediterranean dining and wellness facilities. Restaurant sector pressure: Domino’s misses sales and profit estimates for a second straight quarter, with weak demand and Middle East-driven oil uncertainty adding to costs. Food exports watch: India’s APEDA facilitates its first frozen French fries export consignment from Uttarakhand to Iraq, highlighting logistics as a key competitiveness factor. Food safety/quality angle: A coffee-grounds study from Portugal suggests spent grounds can be repurposed into stable food emulsions that protect coffee oil and preserve aroma. Tourism pricing backlash: Turkey’s Trade Ministry fines a Bodrum vendor after a viral ice-cream price scandal, with officials stepping up inspections.