Tony Samia

With recent news around GloriaFood being retired in the coming year, many restaurants are starting to rethink their online ordering strategy.

For years, GloriaFood helped many businesses take their first step toward direct online ordering, and that was an important shift for the industry.

But as restaurants grow, many are now looking for a more complete and scalable solution that gives them better control over their operations, delivery, customer retention, loyalty, and direct customer relationships.

At Weevi, we help restaurants move beyond basic online ordering and build a full digital ecosystem around their business.

From branded websites and mobile apps, to loyalty systems, delivery integration, customer engagement tools, analytics, and marketing automation — our goal is simple:

👉 Help restaurants own their customers 👉 Increase direct repeat orders 👉 Reduce aggregator commission costs 👉 Improve operations and long-term growth

The restaurants that start preparing early for the future of direct ordering will be the ones that transition smoothly and grow stronger over time.

If your restaurant is currently using GloriaFood and exploring alternatives, Weevi can be a strong next step. Visit weevi.com and book your demo

As this year comes to an end, I choose to close it with a smile — with appreciation, presence, and quiet gratitude for simply being here and still moving forward.

This year tested me in many different ways — and I’m sure it tested you as well. Some situations were unpredictable, others challenging, and most of them were not part of any plan. I won’t list them — what matters is what they revealed and what they taught me.

I learned that strength doesn’t always look like winning or fixing things. Sometimes strength looks like staying present when it’s uncomfortable, choosing calm when chaos would be easier, and continuing to show up even when the outcome is uncertain.

I learned the real meaning of love. Love isn’t control, persuasion, or expectation. Love is presence. It’s showing up unconditionally, without needing anything in return, without guarantees, and without conditions.

I also learned something deeper about happiness. Real happiness doesn’t come from circumstances aligning or from others responding the way we hope. It comes from within — from knowing that you are enough as you are, and that even in difficult moments, there is already so much to appreciate if you slow down and notice.

This year also reminded me how essential human connection is. In challenging moments, you don’t always know where support will come from — but when you allow yourself to ask, and when you move through life with honesty and integrity, people often show up in unexpected ways. That kind of support is simple, genuine, and deeply meaningful.

Above all, this year reinforced the importance of integrity. When life feels unfair, when you’re treated harshly or misunderstood, or when you’re pushed to act in ways that go against your values, integrity becomes your anchor. Choosing to stay aligned with who you are — with honesty, restraint, and self-respect — even when it’s difficult, even when it costs you, is a strength that never loses its value. Integrity keeps showing up, even when circumstances don’t, and in the long run, it always wins.

This year didn’t unfold the way I imagined — but it showed me who I am when life doesn’t go as planned. And that, in itself, is something to be grateful for.

I’m still standing. I’m still learning. I’m still choosing presence over bitterness, integrity over reaction, and love over fear.

كيفك إنت ملا إنت إسمع يا رضا كل شي عم يغلى ويزيد شو هالايام لي وصلنالها تلفن عياش عايشة وحدا بلاك الحالة تعبانة يا ليلى أنا مش كافر بس الجوع كافر يا زمان الطائفية تعودت يحترق ديني هون وايمتى جايي الحكيم ابنك حمار يا ثريا هلق عمتحكيني باليابان شو أنا مسؤول عن المواد الأولية بلا ولا شي ، بحبك طيب هل نص كبسة شو بدا تعمل" .... كلمات تبدوا بسيطة، شعبية، عامية... لكن أصبحت في عقول وعلى لسان ملاين البشر، والسبب أن القاسم المشترك هو أن زياد الرحباني هو من كتبها في مسرحياته أو أغانيه هذه البعض من العبارات التي أصبحت تحمل معناً أكبر بكثير من معناها، وتناقلتها أجيال وأجيال، فقط لأنها تحمل عبقرية زياد الرحباني الذي جسد في كلمات أغانيه ومسرحياته وألحانه واقع الحال بشكل واقعي أكثر من الحال نفسه وبإبداعه وطرافته جعلنا نستعمل هذه العبارات في الكثير من المنسابات لنعبر عن شيء يحدث معنى ولم نجد أجمل من هذه التعابير لنجسده هذا ليس فن سهل ممتنع وممتع فقط، هذا إبداع يخلد لأزمان، ولا يموت مع رحيل كاتبه مهما كتبنا عن زياد وإبداعه وسرعة بديهته وعبقريته لا نعطيه حقه، ولا الكلام المنمق يصف كلماته البسيطة ألتي تحمل الواقع بأجمل وأرقى طريقة وبعد إبداع الكلام إبداع الألحان والموسيقى الراقية... رحل زياد وبقيت كلماته والحانه ومسرحياته وإبداعه... وداعاً يا عبقري الفن... وداعاً زياد الرحباني

This Father’s Day felt different. Maybe harder in some ways, but also more meaningful. It wasn’t just about gifts, or games, or sweet messages. It was about feeling — deeply — what being a father truly means.

For the first time, I understood that fatherhood isn’t only about the smiles and the hugs. It’s also about the silent battles. The moments you have to stand strong, not because it’s easy, but because your heart refuses to do anything else. It’s about showing up, no matter how heavy things feel. It’s about fighting — calmly, quietly, and with love — to stay close to the ones who mean the most.

This year, I was tested in ways I never expected. And through that, I saw clearly: you don’t really know how much you love someone until you’re challenged. Until you're forced to prove, without words, how far you’re willing to go just to be there.

To my daughters — you gave me the title “Dad.” But life gave me the chance to truly live it. And for that, I’m grateful.

My presentation at the lebanese comunity dinner in Manchester as a summary i am a digital transformation consultant, i can help any business to have a better online presence my company koein is a leading digital agency that designs and creates professional websites and apps

My other company Weevi—a digital solution designed to help restaurants own their customers, increase orders, and eliminate unnecessary commissions.

🔴 The Costly Mistake We See Restaurants Making Every Day ⚠️ Many restaurants run paid social media campaigns that send customers to aggregator platforms like UberEats or Deliveroo... While this boosts visibility, it’s costing businesses far more than they realize. Here’s What Happens: 1-  You Lose Customer Data: Aggregators keep customer information, limiting your ability to build loyalty. 2- You Risk Losing the Sale: Customers may switch to another restaurant offering better deals. 3- You Pay High Commissions: After paying for your campaign, you still lose a large percentage on every order. We’ve seen this pattern repeatedly, and it’s one of the biggest missed opportunities in the industry. 💡 What’s the Smarter Alternative? Drive traffic to your own branded website or app. Gain customer data, build loyalty, and avoid hefty commissions — while staying fully in control of your business and brand experience. This is exactly what we do at Weevi: we create custom online ordering solutions that help restaurants boost sales while keeping every customer connection in-house. ➡️ Curious how we can help? Visit weevi.com to book a demo. Weevi