Speaker

Chef Shaheen

CEO, YABA

Chef Shaheen is a celebrity chef and architect known for infusing a contemporary edge into Iraqi cuisine. With a talent for reimagining Iraqi and Middle Eastern dishes with a refined, modern touch, he has earned acclaim as a pioneer in the Middle Eastern culinary world. As the Founder and Owner of YABA, a Dubai-based restaurant, he brings together traditional Iraqi flavors and modern culinary techniques, earning acclaim as a pioneer in the Middle Eastern dining scene. His innovative approach celebrates Iraq’s rich food heritage while presenting it through the lens of global gastronomy and refined presentation.

With a background in architecture, Chef Shaheen approaches cooking with precision, creativity, and design-driven artistry, transforming each dish into a sensory experience that merges structure and flavor.

At BRIDGE Summit, Chef Shaheen will share how culinary creativity, media storytelling, and entrepreneurship are shaping the future of food culture in the Middle East; and how he is turning heritage into a scalable global brand.

Country

Iraq

Tracks

Creator Economy

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