{
  "id": 2483180,
  "title": "How a Nepali expat went from cleaning toilets to becoming a Dubai chef",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/how-a-nepali-expat-went-from-cleaning-toilets-to-becoming-a-dubai-chef",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T02:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/how-a-nepali-expat-went-from-cleaning-toilets-to-becoming-a-dubai-chef-1.500648461"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shyam Ghimire's journey from cleaning toilets to becoming a chef in Dubai began with a childhood dream. Born in Palpa, Nepal, Ghimire watched his father work as a chef, which sparked his own culinary ambition. When Ghimire arrived in Dubai in 2022, he continued working in menial jobs, including cleaning toilets and washing dishes. Despite feeling like a long way from his goal, Ghimire remained determined to learn and grow in his new environment. Through experience and training, he gradually honed his skills and gained invaluable hands-on experience in professional kitchens. The UAE's diverse hospitality industry provided him with numerous opportunities to develop his culinary abilities and learn from people with different backgrounds. Ghimire's success in Dubai has allowed him to give back to others who are struggling financially, supporting students and families in need. He believes that gratitude and kindness should be shared with those who have helped him along the way. Ghimire's message to newcomers in the UAE is not to be ashamed of their first jobs, but to remain persistent in pursuing their dreams and giving back to the community.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The first thing Shyam Ghimire learned about building a future in Dubai was that sometimes, you have to start with the jobs nobody dreams of doing. Ghimire has come to the UAE from Nepal with a simple purpose, to find better opportunities, build a future, and support his family. At the same time, he has carried a childhood dream of becoming a chef. Four years after arriving in Dubai, that…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}