From Street-Side to Airport Dining: Lessons from a Restaurant Industry Evolution
A Look Back at Where It All Began When I opened The Sheik Restaurant in West Bloomfield, Michigan in the 1990s, I had no idea where the journey would take me. Back then, my focus was on delivering good food, warm hospitality, and creating a space that reminded people of home—especially those who, like me, […]
Why I Chose America: How Falling in Love with the U.S. Changed My Life
A Journey That Wasn’t in the Plan When I first left Lebanon, I never imagined I would end up living in America. My original plan was simple: move to Kuwait, get a good education, and eventually return to build a life closer to home. But sometimes, life has a way of surprising you, and what […]
Lessons from Running a Restaurant: The Key Ingredients for Business Success
Running a restaurant is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences a person can undertake. When I opened The Sheik Restaurant in West Bloomfield, Michigan, I had a passion for food and a desire to bring people together over great meals. However, I quickly learned that running a successful restaurant is about much more […]
From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: How to Pivot Your Career Successfully
Embracing Change: My Journey from Engineering to Entrepreneurship Life has a funny way of taking us down paths we never expected. When I first came to the United States to study engineering at the University of Michigan, my plan was simple: earn my degree and return to Kuwait to build a career. But as I […]