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1/24/24, 10:08 AM UAE: World of Coffee Dubai 2024 attracts over 13,000 specialised visitors with 30 pc growth
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."

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