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DUBAI, 21st January, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri,

Minister of Economy, inaugurated the 3rd edition of World of

Coffee Dubai 2024, organised by DXB Live and the Specialty

Coffee Association. The exhibition features over 1,650 local,

regional, and global brands and companies, marking a 50

percent increase in space. This year's event has garnered

significant global interest, with 51 countries participating in its

activities. The exhibition will run until January 23, 2024.

Bin Touq, accompanied by Timur Abdiljalil, Consul General of

Kyrgyz Republic in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and

Khalid Al Hammadi, Senior Vice President of DXB Live along

with Yannis Apostolopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, The

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), toured the pavilions

featured in the exhibition. He lauded the impressive influx of

visitors and the wide participation of brands and exhibitors

from across the globe. He commended the event

organisation’s efficiency and praised the hard work of the

teams involved.

During his visit, Bin Touq also toured the Roosters Village,

Cupping Room, and Brew Bar pavilions, thoroughly inspecting

the arrangements for the upcoming 2024 UAE National

Barista Latte Art Championships. The competitions present

participants with the chance to qualify for the esteemed World

Barista Championship. In addition, Bin Touq observed the

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