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Angelo Lagata from Number Five Gate and the 3 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