Event Brief
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war disrupts sourcing
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: Dubai food service operators reported a 27% drop in demand as Iran war makes tomatillos and scallops harder to source.
WHO: UAE food service operators
WHAT: Menu shrinkage and demand drop in Dubai due to sourcing difficulties
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
WHERE: Dubai
WHY: The Iran war made tomatillos and scallops harder to source.
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