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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 investment made in 2022.

Kyrgyzstan has shown great interest in products imported from the UAE, particularly
their high-quality original coffee, especially Arabic coffee. Both my staff at Kyrgyz
Republic Consulate General in the UAE and I are avid fans of Emirati coffee. Seizing
this moment, I extend an invitation to Emirati coffee companies participating in the
World of Coffee Dubai 2024 exhibition to explore opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and
present their products there.”

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