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World of Coffee Dubai 2024 attracts over 13,000 specialised

visitors with 30% growth

Emirates News Age… . 7hr ago
DUBAI, 23rd January, 2024 (WAM) -- World of Coffee Dubai 2024, organised by DXB
Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre, in collaboration with Specialty
Coffee Association, has successfully concluded with a remarkable turnout and overwhelming participation of more than 13,000
specialised visitors from enthusiasts and industry professionals worldwide with a 30% growth from last year The highlight of the
closing day was the crowning of the winners of the UAE National Barista Championship The 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 sustainability of the coffee industry while fostering coffee culture among consumers by providing
educational platforms covering coffee varieties and preparation methods The exhibition reflected a remarkable turnout, with visitors
numbering nearly four times that of the inaugural edition of the event We are looking forward to organising the fourth edition of this
event next year, given the remarkable success achieved by this year's edition "During his visit to the exhibition, Timur AbdiJalil, the
Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said: "The volume of trade between the Kyrgyz Republic
and the United Arab Emirates has witnessed a significant increase during the first 10 months of 2023, registering a twofold increase
compared to the same period in 2022 In addition, UAE investments in Kyrgyzstan have surged to USD 31,422,000, nearly tripling the

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