February 2014
Gulfood 2014, the world’s largest annual food and hospitality show took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in February. This year there were a record 4,500 companies from 120 countries exhibiting and tens of thousands of trade visitors were welcomed on its opening day alone.
- Gulfood 2014 official Opening drew huge crowds
Trixie Loh Mirmand, Senior Vice President, DWTC, organiser of Gulfood, said: “This year’s record participation at Gulfood comes as Dubai’s position as the regional hub for hospitality, trade and tourism is accelerated by the Emirate’s confirmed hosting of the World Expo in 2020, which is fuelling further market growth opportunities for the global food services industry. Gulfood has grown consistently over the last 27 years to become a significant driver for global food and beverage markets and is a key enabler in Dubai’s status as an international events destination and trading hub”.
- Winners at the Gulfood Awards 2014
The inaugural World Food Security Summit
The inaugural World Food Security Summit - a Gulfood Leaders Event, welcomed over 300 high-ranking ministers, industry leaders, government representatives and sector-specific visionaries, to address the importance of securing a stable, cost-effective and safe supply of food for the world’s growing population. Organised with the official support of the Ministry of Water and Environment, the Summit was opened by H.E. Engineer Saif Al-Shara, Assistant Undersecretary, Agricultural Affairs and Animal Sector, who delivered a keynote address on the state of food security in the UAE and the Middle East, as well as the challenges in securing the region’s future food supplies. Welcoming the participants at the Summit, His Excellency said: “We are proud to be hosting this global summit in the UAE, and hope our discussion will enrich the ongoing global dialogue to improve the world’s food security situation. There is no doubt that this is a global priority and the contribution and commitment from all parties participating in this significant summit will help feed the world’s population in the future.”
