On the cover: Pakistani Chef Mohammed Raees of Ajman Sarray, the winner of Best Cuisinier at Salon Culinaire 2016. Also in this issue: Exclusive interview with Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Consul General of Canada to Dubai and Northern Emirates; Conversation with Michael Kitts, Director of Culinary Arts at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; Chat with Canadian celebrity chef Jason Parsons; JW Marriott Dubai and Wyndham Doha are this month’s challengers for the Nestle Professional Golden Chef’s Hat competition; Pastry Chef Dammika Herath from Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek; Coverage from Gulfood, Salon Culinaire and The Guild meeting.