Explore the Fast Company Middle East’s Most Innovative Companies 2023 list; featuring 42 winning entries reshaping businesses and industries. We’ve selected the companies making the most significant impact with their initiatives across 23 categories, including the most innovative services, sustainability & cleantech and retail companies.

The hospitality industry is a notoriously difficult industry to survive in. And there is no “one size fits all” method of finding success. So the question remains: what makes this industry tick? It is all about innovation and creativity in the hospitality industry. This year’s most innovative hospitality company has organized creative pop-up events, collaborated with renowned chefs, and offered distinctive dining experiences. That it invested in eco-friendly practices, such as sourcing local produce, is a plus.

Independent Food Company 

For diverse culinary experiences

Offering unique culinary concepts and innovative dining experiences, the Independent Food Company expanded into Saudi Arabia over the past year, opening branches of well-known restaurant brands in Riyadh, AlUla, and Khobar. It organized creative pop-up events, collaborating with renowned chefs and offering distinctive dining experiences. The company has invested in eco-friendly practices, such as sourcing local produce. The diverse brand portfolio of the Independent Food Company includes SALT, Public, Somewhere, Grind, Parkers, and Switch, all of which have showcased an innovative approach. SALT’s integration of culinary experiences with wellness and Public’s active involvement in the community has underscored its commitment to creating fresh and impactful experiences for its customers.