A Call For Help Saving Animals in Turkey Following The Earthquake!
We are here to request your support for Turkey Animal Save and the numerous stray animals who sustained injuries and are in urgent need of veterinary care in light of the numerous fundraisers already in place.
Why do some people in the region no longer Consume Dairy?
According to research published in The Lancet, lactose malabsorption is widespread in the Middle East; the prevalence is about 70% (57–83).
A vegan cheese producer in Bahrain has been awarded $32,000 in funding
Jomon for Food, a vegan cheese producer in Bahrain, has received $32,000 in funding. During the third episode of Beban Season 2, the investment arm of Hope Fund (Hope Ventures), and two venture capitalists invested in the company.
UAE's Freakin' Healthy adds clean-label vegan cheese spread to its line of HEALTHY products.
Freakin' Healthy, a UAE-based snack company, is expanding its line of healthy products with the introduction of plant-based cheese spread.
Veganuary kicks off in 2023 with a 154% spike in vegan meal requests on Emirates flights.
Emirates passengers are embracing plant-based cuisine, with the airline reporting a 154% increase in vegan meal requests on flights last year.
Is a plant-based diet the newest Trend in Bahrain?
According to Moayyed Feroze, co-founder and coach of The Healthy Conscience, "Bahrain is one of the best places in the region for vegans." Feroze told The Daily Tribune that there is a surge in people switching to the vegan diet in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Your one-stop shop for 100% vegan restaurants in Dubai 2023
Vegan and plant-based food in Dubai is now among the city's most exciting cuisines, so we've put together a list of some of the most delicious 100% vegan restaurants in the city.
Simple substitutions and tips to make being vegan in Dubai a breeze
Being a plant-based eater does not require you to give up all your favorite foods and their taste. It's all about finding vegan substitutes that you enjoy while still reaping the benefits of veganism.
Veganuary: The demand for vegan meals on Emirates has skyrocketed!
Emirates, based in Dubai, has seen a surge in demand during Veganuary for plant-based meals and now offers a variety of vegan meals that can be ordered ahead of time.
well-known Arabs are gradually introducing veganism to the Middle East.
Food-related gatherings are something that every Arab vegan in the Middle East dreads. When someone says, "Ana Nabati," or "I am vegan," it is frequently met with dismissals, heated debates about religion and traditions, and pushy interventions.
The 2021-2028 Middle East and Africa plant-based food and beverage market study.
Triton has concluded in its report on the Middle East and Africa plant-based food and beverage market that this industry will grow at an 8.35% CAGR from 2021 to 2028.
Despite its popularity in the Middle East, veganism faces misconceptions and challenges
While many consumers in the Middle East are adopting a plant-based diet, experts say that false beliefs and perceptions of unaffordability are still an obstacle.
Veganism is BECOMING MORE POPULAR in THE Arab WORLD.
Veganism is often met with misunderstanding in the Arab world. Many people do not understand why someone would choose a diet that excludes meat or animal-based products, or they believe there is something wrong with them for doing so. These attitudes, however, are changing.
BLACK SHEEP FOODS SPECIALIZES IN LAMB SUBSTITUTES, WHICH MAY BE POPULAR IN THE Middle East!
With this Series A funding, Black Sheep Foods will be able to bring their plant-based lamb to restaurants across the Middle east and introduce consumers to delicious, full-fidelity meat flavors while removing animals from the equation.
Interview with Georges Hayek on hospitals and veganism
On December 10th, 2022, The Middle East Vegan Society interviewed Mr. Georges Hayek, Owner and Founder of the “Lebanese Vegans NGO” and the General Manager of Hayek Hospital, the first vegan hospital in the world, at the Vegan Christmas Market event.
The discovery of a Dubai trainer sitting on a dolphin has sparked outrage
The video, shot at the UAE tourist attraction, shows a female trainer sitting on the back of a dolphin for about 6 seconds before diving into a pool. According to experts, the stunt could have easily damaged the dolphin's organs.
THE LEBANESE VEGANS’ SOCIAL HUB LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE VEGAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Lebanese Vegans NGO organized its annual Christmas Vegan Market event on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at their Social Hub, the first vegan support center in the Middle East.
KSA's first vegan restaurant founder, Abeer Almutlaq
Saudi Arabia's first vegan restaurant, Wabi Sabi, is run by Abeer Almutlaq, a scientist who believes food should be scientific and mindful.
Dubai welcomes Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio-backed vegan Neat Burger
Dubai was the ideal next stop for Neat Burger to advance its agenda, as a storm of health-consciousness and vegan options swept the Emirates' food scene.
24 dolphins were secretly shipped to Abu Dhabi by SeaWorld
PETA has just been informed that SeaWorld secretly shipped 24 dolphins to Abu Dhabi to be exploited at its new marine park!