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competition featured the most talented baristas in the UAE

vying for the coveted title and the chance to represent the

country at the World Barista Championship. Michaela Rnazol

from Typica Cafe secured the first place while the second place

went to Kemal Risyad from Archers Coffee, followed by

Nooran Al Bannay from Coffee Architecture at the third place.

Additionally, the 1st place in the Latte Art was presented to

Mondrick Alpas from Gold Box Roastery, 2nd place to Angelo

Lagata from Number Five Gate and the 3rd to Jatfikly

Raymond Ampuan from DRVN by Porsche.

The closing day also featured three engaging lectures,

enriching the event’s educational component. Demian and

Mergen of Abro led the first discussion, while Ben Hilt, AST

Director at the Specialty Coffee Association, explored the

details of the New Specialty Coffee Association Skills Diploma.

Andreas Zehnder delivered a thought-provoking lecture on

‘The Economics of Coffee Extraction Plants: Analyzing Returns

on Sustainability Investment’.

Khalid Al Hammadi, Senior Vice President of DXB LIVE, said:

“The latest edition of the World of Coffee Dubai 2024

exhibition has generated significant interest among

stakeholders and enthusiasts in the coffee industry, drawing

participation from international contributors, who showcased

their products and equipment. This edition mainly focused on

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