Coffee is a daily ritual in Saudi Arabia—from traditional Arabic Gahwa and morning V60s to iced Spanish lattes, Americanos, and cold brews. But as café culture booms, the question remains: Does coffee make you gain weight, or can it actually…
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In the old days of Saudi coffee culture, music was banned — you drank your V60 in silence. Today, securing the right music license for coffee shop operations has become essential because music is now a core part of the…
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If you ask an amateur to calculate the profit of a cup of coffee, they will do this math: If this were true, every cafe owner in Riyadh would be a millionaire. The reality of the Saudi market in 2025…
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Years ago, Balady Fines for Coffee Shop owners were mostly about two simple things: Is your milk expired? Is your floor clean? Inspections focused almost entirely on hygiene inside the store. In 2026, the game has completely changed. The “Visual…
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If you are a Saudi entrepreneur (or an expat partnering with one), the SDB Loan for Coffee Shop sounds like a dream opportunity. It offers up to SAR 500,000 with zero interest and a long grace period, making it one…
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It usually happens on a Sunday morning. You log into Qiwa to renew your best barista’s Iqama, run a quick Nitaqat status check, and see it: The dreaded RED bar. “Service Blocked: Entity is in Red Zone.” You panic. You…
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