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CLOSING THE DISASTER RECOVERY GAP: ENABLING RESILIENT OPERATIONS ACROSS THE MEA REGION
Orange Business is seeing a growing number of enterprises across MEA reassess their resilience and disaster recovery strategies as geopolitical uncertainties and infrastructure dependencies put business continuity under pressure during prolonged disruptions.
Traditional resilience strategies focus on recovery after an incident. But during a systemic crisis, businesses also need an architecture that keeps critical operations running while conditions remain unstable. CIOs are seeking a more dynamic and agile approach to adapt to changing conditions, mapping technology dependencies and planning for operational continuity in periods of instability.
This iterative resilience includes strengthening backup and recovery architectures, adopting multi-site and cloud-based redundancy, automating failover processes and continuously stress-testing recovery readiness to maintain services under adverse conditions.
“Recent escalations have made enterprises realize they need to be more proactive and flexible when it comes to resilience, but this is not easy with the complexity and distributed nature of modern interconnected infrastructures,” explains Sahem Azzam, President of IMEA and Inner Asia at Orange Business. “As a trusted partner with a local and international footprint, we are uniquely placed to help CIOs right-size their resilience strategy and do what is necessary in terms of disaster recovery based on current risks to ensure they can continue operations during periods of turbulence”.
CIOs steering through an increasingly volatile digital landscape must treat business continuity management as a continuously evolving capability rather than a one-time plan.
Building resilient, future-ready operations
By leveraging the scalability and geographic diversity of cloud infrastructure, enterprises can ensure that data remains accessible – even in the event of catastrophic failure.
Orange Business helps organizations address this through hybrid cloud resilience with secure replication in its sovereign offer, Cloud Avenue, and provides co-location support in secure data center environments. Data can be segmented and mirrored based on business requirements.
A regularly tested resilience plan should be reinforced with real-time monitoring automation and embedded cybersecurity controls to enable rapid detection, response and recovery – ensuring uninterrupted operations in the most volatile situations. Orange Business works closely with Orange Cyberdefense, which is skilled at strengthening resilience through continuous security oversight and threat expertise.
Platformization: a unified and trusted digital foundation
In addition, platformization remodels disaster recovery from static backup plans into a dynamic, automated resilience solution. Where security, compliance and recovery are built into the same operational fabric.
Building on its platformization announcement in the region last year, Orange Business is also highlighting its modular approach to cloud, connectivity and cybersecurity to support continuous operations as part of a business continuity management strategy.
Evolution Platform’s modular and composable architecture allows customers to select and link together network and security functions as required, for example. It includes backup integration and dynamic SD-WAN failover to re-route critical traffic.
Across the MEA region, the conversation has shifted. The real challenge is no longer whether to accelerate digital transformation, but how to build trusted cloud and platform foundations that give organizations the confidence to innovate while maintaining secure, continuous operations in an unstable environment.
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Welcome the New Year in Style at Orilla Dubai

As 2026 draws to a close, Orilla, the chef-led MediterrAsian restaurant by Saradhi Dakara and Stellar Society Group, invites guests to welcome 2027 with an elevated New Year’s Eve celebration on 31 December 2026.
Perched on the 27th floor of Hotel Local Dubai in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Orilla provides a spectacular setting for the final night of the year. Guests can enjoy sweeping views across Dubai, taking in the surrounding golf courses, Jumeirah Beach Residence and the glittering city skyline as the city comes alive in celebration of the New Year.
The evening centres around a specially curated three-course sharing dinner, designed to bring guests together over a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. Guests can choose between two beverage packages, each offering a different selection of drinks alongside the dinner.
The New Year’s Eve packages are priced as follows:
- House Package: AED 699 per person
- Premium Package: AED 899 per person
At AED 699 per person, the House Package offers excellent value for a New Year’s Eve celebration in Dubai, bringing together a three-course sharing dinner, house beverages and a champagne allocation, all enjoyed against panoramic views of the city. For guests looking to make the evening even more special, the Premium Package is available at AED 899 per person, with an upgraded beverage selection.
Both packages include the three-course sharing dinner, a selection of house or premium beverages, and a champagne bottle allocation according to table size, subject to confirmation.
Combining food, music and a vibrant festive atmosphere, the celebration offers an opportunity to gather with friends and family, raise a glass and welcome the year ahead against the backdrop of Dubai’s skyline.
Event Details
New Year’s Eve at Orilla
Date: 31 December 2026
Venue: Orilla Restaurant, 27th Floor, Hotel Local Dubai, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai
House Package: AED 699 per person
Premium Package: AED 899 per person
To Book: +971 04 575 2986
Instagram: @Orilladxb
Website: orillarestaurant.com
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Discover the StrEATS of Asia with P. F. Chang’s New Limited-Time Menu
From the bustling street food stalls of Thailan to the smoky grills of Indonesia, P. F. Chang’s invites guests to taste their way across Asia with StrEATS OF ASIA, a new limited-time offer featuring eight Asian street food-inspired dishes. Available for dine-in across all markets from 4 November to 14 December 2026, the menu brings together some of the region’s most exciting and iconic street food flavors in one inviting dining experience, combining authentic inspiration with the quality and craftsmanship guests expect from P. F. Chang’s signature pan-Asian dining experience. Guests can also enjoy exclusive savings with AURA membership.
The menu opens with Tokyo Korokke, Japanese-style potato croquettes filled with sweet corn and peas, coated in crispy panko and fried until golden, served with tangy katsu sauce. For a taste of Indonesia, Smoky Street Satay brings flame-grilled chicken paired with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, balancing smoky, sweet and savory notes.
For something comforting, the Coconut Silk Laksa features silky noodles in a rich coconut curry broth, finished with fresh herbs, crunchy toppings, and a burst of citrus. Meanwhile, Thai Basil Kra Pao puts a Thai street food favorite in the spotlight, with savory minced chicken stir-fried with fiery chillies and fragrant Thai basil, topped with a crispy fried egg.
Noodle and rice lovers can also tuck into Korean Japchae, featuring glossy glass noodles wok-tossed with vibrant vegetables, aromatic sesame oil and delicate soy notes, alongside Wok-Smoked Nasi Goreng, a beloved Indonesian classic made with smoked wok-fired rice, rich kecap manis and vibrant chillies, finished with a crispy-edged fried egg.
Rounding out the experience is a selection of sweet and refreshing treats. The Watermelon Bloom (Carafe) combines fresh watermelon with zesty lemon and a hint of sweetness for a bright, refreshing drink. Inspired by the Philippines’ iconic Mais Con Yelo blends sweet corn, creamy ice cream, and crunchy toppings for a nostalgic take on a much-loved dessert. Completing the lineup, Golden Glazed Sweet Potatoes pairs golden caramelized sweet potato with warm cinnamon notes, coconut ice cream, and toasted coconut flakes for a comforting sweet finish.
Throughout the campaign, AURA members can enjoy an exclusive 10% off the StrEATS OF ASIA menu, making it the perfect opportunity to explore the flavors of Asia with an added saving.
With StrEATS OF ASIA, P. F. Chang’s celebrates the diversity of Asian street food, bringing together distinctive flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions in one inviting dining experience. From savory street food favorites to sweet treats, the menu showcases the variety of Asia’s food culture while staying true to the quality and craftsmanship at the heart of P. F. Chang’s pan-Asian dining experience.
StrEATS OF ASIA is available for dine-in from 4 November to 14 December 2026 at P. F. Chang’s restaurants across all markets. AURA members can enjoy an exclusive 10% savings during the campaign.
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Moonrise Welcomes Beihouse for a One-Night Only Collab
Dubai’s Moonrise and Beirut’s Beihouse are coming together for a one-night-only collaboration in Dubai. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, where Chef Solemann Haddad welcomes Chef Tarek Alameddine and the Beihouse team to Moonrise for an exclusive four-hands dinner.
The collaboration brings together two of the region’s highest-ranked dining destinations. Moonrise holds the No. 10 in MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and has retained its MICHELIN star since 2023. Beihouse ranks No. 5 on the same list, earning the titles of Best Restaurant in Lebanon and Highest New Entry. Both chefs have also received One Knife recognition at The Best Chef Awards, with Tarek becoming the first Lebanese chef to receive the distinction in 2025.
While their culinary backgrounds differ, both chefs share a deeply personal approach to cooking, shaped by their upbringing, regional food cultures and a constant curiosity for ingredients and techniques.
Born and raised in Dubai, Solemann has developed his own interpretation of “Dubai cuisine”, bringing together regional ingredients, personal experiences and contemporary techniques to reflect the evolving culinary identity of his hometown.
Tarek’s cooking is rooted in the traditions of Aitat, the mountain village outside Beirut where he grew up surrounded by foraging, seasonal produce and the preservation of ingredients. On the night, guests can expect signature dishes from Beihouse, like the “Transparent Batata Harra”, Kibbeh Nayeh Tartare, and Shawarma with flaky steak.
At Beihouse, Tarek draws on those experiences to explore Lebanese cuisine through its ingredients, flavours and culinary traditions. Fermentation and preservation play a central role, supported by the restaurant’s dedicated research and development kitchen, where familiar ingredients are studied and approached in new ways.
Chef Solemann Haddad, Founder and Chef of Moonrise, said: “What I love about Chef Tarek’s cooking is how much of it comes from the food he grew up with, but he’s taken those ideas in a completely different direction through his work with fermentation and preservation. At Moonrise, I’m always exploring new ways to express Dubai through food. We have different starting points, and I think that’s what makes cooking together exciting.”
Chef Tarek Alameddine, Chef and Co-owner of Beihouse, said: “I grew up watching my grandmother ferment kishk on the rooftop in Aitat. Preserving ingredients was simply part of life, and those memories still shape the way I cook today. Chef Solemann has his own relationship with the food of Dubai, and I’m interested in exploring where our approaches meet. ” The dinner will take place at Moonrise, where both chefs and their teams will work side by side to create an experience specifically for the occasion.
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