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1/22/24, 4:25 PM Minister of Economy opens 3rd edition of World of Coffee 2024 – The Gulf Time Newspaper
Minister of Economy opens 3rd edition of World of

Coffee 2024

DUBAI / 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 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.
Bin Touq observed the preparations for both the Coffee Design Awards and the Best New Product Awards.
The 2024 edition of World of Coffee focuses on sustainability in the coffee industry, emphasizing the need

for responsible practices to ensure a continuous coffee supply. The Expo showcases regional market growth
and addresses the increasing demand for specialty coffee.

It features lectures and workshops on the sustainable coffee movement, promoting eco-friendly agricultural

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