Lebanese businessman Mohamed al-Faqih decided to open the first "touchless" restaurant in Toronto, Canada, to help customers enjoy Arabic food, while respecting the rules of social separation.
With this, Box'd became the first fully “self” restaurant in Canada, where the customer enters the restaurant and then chooses the meal he wants from his cell phone, by scanning the restaurant’s digital code. After waiting for some time, the customer's name appears on the orders screen, and he is asked to go to one of the sterile glass boxes in which his application will be ready by a number of in-house chefs who prepare it. To open these boxes where food is placed automatically, the customer must double click on them.
It is noteworthy that Fakih succeeded in launching a chain of "Paramount" restaurants that offer Arabic food, years ago, which met with great success, and became one of the most famous restaurants in Toronto and other cities in Canada.
As the cultural landscape of the Middle East continues to evolve, Abu Dhabi is preparing to unveil one of its most anticipated artistic milestones. On 11 December 2026, the long-awaited Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors, marking a transformative moment not only for the UAE but also for the international art world.
A remarkable chapter in the story of Impressionism has arrived in Abu Dhabi as Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s celebrated masterpiece Berthe Morisot and Her Daughter, Julie Manet goes on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Presented for a one-year exhibition, the 1894 double portrait becomes the latest exceptional artwork from the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection to enter the museum’s galleries, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s vision of creating a cultural destination where art connects different civilizations, histories, and generations.
The seventh edition of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film has officially opened, reaffirming Jordan's growing role as one of the Arab world's leading cultural destinations. Bringing together filmmakers, actors and audiences from across the Middle East and beyond, this year's festival celebrates not only the power of cinema but also the stories, identities and voices that continue to shape the region.