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World of Coffee Dubai

2024 sees 30% growth in
attendance

DUBAI, 1 days ago

World of Coffee Dubai 2024
(January 21-23) saw a worldwide
participation of more than 13,000
specialised visitors – from
enthusiasts and industry
professionals – a 30% growth
from last year, a report said.

Organised by DXB Live, the
integrated event management
and experiential agency of the
Dubai World Trade Centre, in Representative image
collaboration with Specialty
Coffee Association, the highlight
of the closing day at the Dubai World Trade Centre, was the crowning of the winners of the UAE
National Barista Championship, Emirates News Agency, WAM, said.

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 first place in the Latte Art was presented to Mondrick Alpas from Gold Box Roastery,
second 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.

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