Ibrahim Selim – Khalfan Al Naqbi (Abu Dhabi)
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, inaugurated yesterday SIAL Middle East 2021 in its eleventh edition. Ten, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from 7 to 9 December 2021, and includes a series of distinguished and interactive events that include tournaments and shows that meet the wishes of all visitors and participants. His Excellency also inaugurated the sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi International Dates Exhibition, which is organized by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation In cooperation with the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), amid a large Arab and international presence.
The opening was attended by His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Mohammed Al Shurafa Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi, Saeed Al Bahri Al Ameri, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Abdullah Muhammad Al Mazrouei, President of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its group of companies, along with officials and a number of experts and specialists in the food, beverage and hospitality sector.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan inspected the pavilions of the exhibition, accompanied by His Excellency Major General Muhammad Al-Zamlot, Governor of the New Valley in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Dr. Abdel Wahab Zayed, Secretary General of the Award, expressing his appreciation for the high level achieved by the Abu Dhabi Dates Exhibition in terms of quality in products, and an increase in The reputation of Emirati and Arab dates at the Arab and international levels, thanks to the efforts of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, under the guidance and support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, the first supporter of palm cultivation and date production, By supervising the organization of Arab date festivals in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Sudan, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Sudan and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan added: The Abu Dhabi Dates Exhibition is the compass of Arab date festivals, and a platform for the development and development of the palm plantation sector, date production and agricultural innovation.
successful career
Dr. Abdel Wahab Zayed, Secretary-General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, gave a detailed explanation to His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan about the date producers participating in the exhibition, in addition to the success of the award in developing the infrastructure of the palm plantation and date production sector at the national level. Abdel Wahab Zayed, Secretary-General of the award, confirmed that the Abu Dhabi International Dates Fair, in this year’s edition, continues its successful path and its pivotal role in highlighting the importance of dates and enhancing food security, as well as enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as the capital of dates, and a platform To develop and develop this sector, by providing support and facilities to major growers, producers and importers of dates. The exhibition is also an ideal opportunity for networking and meeting between suppliers and suppliers of dates from all over the world, in the UAE.”
The Secretary-General of the award stated that the Abu Dhabi International Date Exhibition is the most prominent exhibition of its kind in the world, concerned with the cooperation of companies in the field of date palm fruits, and represents the largest distinguished international platform that allows exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their products and enhance their presence in the global market. Where the exhibition attracted dozens of exhibiting companies specialized in palm cultivation and date production, representing 10 countries: the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Sudan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Sultanate of Oman, France, Namibia and Palestine. The success of this important trade fair confirms the position of the capital, Abu Dhabi, as a key player in the dates sector in the Middle East and the world, especially after its success in attracting huge numbers of large buyers interested in importing dates.
Perfect platform
For his part, Saeed Al Bahri Al Ameri, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, said: “We are proud of the successful launch of the eleventh edition of SIAL Middle East, as the strategic partner for this event, which is the largest of its kind in the sector in the region.”
He pointed out that the exhibition provides an ideal platform that brings together the leading entities and companies in the food, beverage and hospitality sector under one roof, and provides many exceptional investment opportunities. Supply, in addition to stimulating the investment environment in the sector and building many fruitful partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Abu Dhabi International Dates
SIAL Middle East activities coincide with the sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi International Dates Exhibition, which is witnessing the participation of more than 80 exhibitors and local and international date experts. The event specializes in date fruits, date production machines, types of organic dates, cosmetics made from dates, and the cultivation of palm trees and insects that contribute to their reproduction.
“Global Gourmet”
The exhibition witnessed the launch of the activities of the first edition of the International Gourmet Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, which witnessed the attendance of the capital’s best chefs and the chefs who have been awarded Michelin stars to present educational sessions, competitions and special shows, in addition to a dazzling show presented by one of the winners of the world championship in preparing pizza dough. The exhibition also includes a hydroponics garden.
“Global Buyers”
The eleventh edition of SIAL Middle East included the Global Buyers Program, which is a distinguished forum that brings together businessmen and exhibitors, with the aim of strengthening and supporting supply chain partnerships. The program is also distinguished by a special pavilion in the exhibition dedicated to displaying new products.
Coffee Championship The exhibition witnessed the return of the Emirates National Coffee Championship, which combines two competitions approved by international coffee events. The World Coffee Maker Championship highlights the high skills used in preparing coffee manually, while the gourmet championship classifies the contestants in terms of their speed, skill and accuracy.
National Latte Arts
The National Latte Arts Championship in the UAE was launched today as part of the exhibition’s activities, which brings together the most skilled coffee experts in the region to compete for a number of distinguished prizes, and win the opportunity to represent the UAE in the International Latte Arts Championship in Milan in October next year.
SIAL Innovation Awards
The exhibition presents the latest and most important innovations in the food and beverage sector, as it provides a unique and exclusive platform for participating exhibitors to display their innovative products under the supervision of experts from XTC World Innovation, and win the innovation award for the most advanced products.
exceptional growth
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its group of companies, said: “The organization of the eleventh edition of SIAL Middle East consolidates its position as one of the largest specialized events in the food, beverage and hospitality sector in the region, and highlights the The exceptional growth witnessed by the sector during the last stage.”
He added: “The current edition of the exhibition witnesses wide local and international participation, as the number of exhibiting companies reached 450 companies from 24 countries, in addition to 12 national pavilions, which highlights the confidence of the international community in Abu Dhabi’s position and ability to advance the food sector. The proportion of new national companies reached 22% of the total exhibiting companies.
90 Italian companies focus on legumes
The National Association of Canned Vegetables Industries, ANICAV, participated, through a gathering of 90 member companies, and is the largest representative association of vegetable canning companies in the world, according to Giovanni De Angelis, ANICAV General Manager, expressing his pride in participating in the SIAL Middle East exhibition in Abu Dhabi, and pointed out that Italian companies, especially in the field of legumes, aim to market their products in the Middle East, considering that SIAL Middle East is an important platform through which to enter the region’s markets.
Agthia reveals its acquisition of companies outside the country
Mubarak Al-Mansoori, CEO of Corporate Affairs at Agthia Group, confirmed Agthia’s acquisition of a number of companies inside and outside the country in Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and the company has a plan to expand in the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and others. It is a public joint stock company that aims to maintain and develop our markets in the future while maintaining quality, and our market share is the largest locally, and we are a strategic partner with the Abu Dhabi government, to ensure food security, and the company has recently provided its services through delivery of orders. He pointed out that the group exports its products to 45 countries around the world, noting that SIAL is an opportunity to learn about new markets, forge partnerships and become an important platform for investors and food production companies.
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