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This is the 3rd of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast, with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.

The five episodes in this series are:

1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/UKxM0ITYqI0

2. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/myibyDphWkc

3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/mkJs_QL_VLs

4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/z3dhuEBFqxA

5. Trends in UAE Cafes - https://youtu.be/to3gfPmTiko

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Saeed discuss the challenges faced by cafe owners in the UAE's coffee industry.

They explore the lack of involvement from owners in their businesses, issues arising from poor supply chain understanding, and the impact of inconsistent sourcing decisions.

The episode highlights the importance of understanding the coffee supply chain, building strong relationships with suppliers, and involving staff in the business for long-term success.

Tune in to learn more about the complexities of managing a coffee business in the UAE.

Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:

https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.php

https://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/

https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/

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