Egypt’s Own Chef Shehab Medhat Wins MBC Top Chef 2025!

Chef Shehab, a proud 25-year-old Egyptian, has just been crowned the winner of MBC Top Chef Arab World 2025 Season 8! Filmed in the futuristic city of NEOM, Riyadh, this season was nothing short of spectacular. Chef Shehab made sure to bring his A-game to the grand finale.

A Winning Menu Inspired by Oxagon City

With four top chefs competing, Chef Shehab stood out with a three-course meal inspired by Oxagon City – NEOM’s hub of sustainability and innovation. His dishes weren’t just delicious; they were a statement on the future of food.

Every element of his menu was carefully designed to align with Oxagon’s vision of a greener future. It proved that great food and sustainability go hand in hand.

Making Egypt Proud!

Among the judges was Melissa Blake, Oxagon Port Director, Port of NEOM, who, along with the rest of the panel, was blown away by Chef Shehab’s talent, creativity, and ability to bring sustainability to the plate.

Winning Top Chef 2025 at just 25 is a massive achievement. The fact that an Egyptian chef took home the title makes it even sweeter! Chef Shehab Medhat is a rising star putting Egypt on the culinary map in the most futuristic way possible. We can’t wait to see what’s next for him!

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