{
  "id": 12460145,
  "title": "F&B sector tops 6,000 outlets in Qatar, says tourism exec",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/f-b-sector-tops-6-000-outlets-in-qatar-says-tourism-exec",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735055/qatar/fb-sector-tops-6000-outlets-in-qatar-says-tourism-exec"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The food and beverage (F&B) sector in Qatar has surpassed the 6,000 outlet mark, according to a tourism executive. This significant milestone comes after Qatar Tourism launched the 'Taste of Qatar' initiative in 2025, which categorizes dining venues through a three-star rating system to boost hospitality competitiveness. Speaking at the 'Taste of Qatar Series II – Spotlight on Qatari Entrepreneurship' event, Jassim al-Mahmoud, director of Public Relations and Communications at Visit Qatar, spoke about the sector's expansion and quality improvements. The event, attended by Qatar Tourism's Chairman Saad bin Ali al-Kharji and other industry leaders, featured panel discussions on entrepreneurship and the F&B sector. Al-Mahmoud highlighted that the sector now includes over 6,000 international restaurants, with 30 Qatari restaurants receiving Michelin Guide recommendations and eight more receiving government endorsements. He emphasized the crucial role entrepreneurs play in elevating the sector's quality and international standing. The 'Taste of Qatar' framework, which classifies cafes and dining spots, aims to promote Qatar as a global hospitality destination. The initiative will serve as an ongoing platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and foster creativity.",
  "summary": "The food and beverage landscape (F&B) in Qatar has expanded to more than 6,000 restaurants, alongside ongoing efforts to benchmark high service standards across the country.The milestone underscores t...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}