Gulfood 2009 is the largest food, drink, foodservice and hospitality equipment exhibition and includes more than 3,300 local and international exhibiting companies with 76 countries represented.
After the ribbon-cutting opening ceremony, His Highness toured the complete Gulfood Exhibition, which will continue for four days. His Highness saw the most modern food products and kitchen equipment with up-to-date technology and food services being showcased.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre announced the new extension of exhibition space at DWTC that will commence construction immediately, for the space to be available by the end of 2009. With this extension, DWTC facilities will provide one million square feet in overall covered exhibition space.
His Highness announced to the press that the Gulfood 2009 exhibition has grown by 20% which demonstrates that the food sector has not been affected by the global economic downturn, and the Emirate's market is still growing and continues to be the preferred destination internationally despite economic conditions.
Helal Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre, said that Gulfood 2009 which has been operating for 14 years, creates ideal opportunities for specialised companies to enhance their position, product, marketing and investment activities in the Region through the Emirate's market
The CEO of DWTC has welcomed the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Finance Minister regarding the new extension which will continue to attract more people to participate in exhibitions hosted by DWTC. This ensures Dubai's status as the international centre for all exhibitions, conferences and events, hosting the largest shows in various sectors.
The following key people attended the Gulfood opening: Saeed Mohammed El Guindi, H.E. Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Abdul Rahman Al Ghourair, Sayed Mohammed Al Tayer, Butti Sayed El Guindi, Hussain Nasser Lootah, in addition to top management from several key companies participating at the exhibition.
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Finance Minister opened Gulfood 2009 this morning at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Gulfood 2009 marks opening with 20% market growth.
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About Gulfood:
Organised since 1987, Gulfood is the region's largest and most important industry event of the year and a strategic platform for buyers and sellers to conduct direct business face to face. The exhibition is a showcase for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers from around the world, representing all of the key sectors within the food and hospitality trade.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):
As the organiser of Gulfood 2009, Dubai World Trade Centre offers 30 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 15 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Jon Barber
Consultant
WMC FZ - LLC
P.O. Box 502281
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 390 1950
Fax: +971 4 367 2800
or
Yvonne Zeljkovic
Marketing Manager
Exhibitions and Events Management
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel:(+ 971) 4 308 6183
Organised since 1987, Gulfood is the region's largest and most important industry event of the year and a strategic platform for buyers and sellers to conduct direct business face to face. The exhibition is a showcase for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers from around the world, representing all of the key sectors within the food and hospitality trade.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):
As the organiser of Gulfood 2009, Dubai World Trade Centre offers 30 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 15 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Jon Barber
Consultant
WMC FZ - LLC
P.O. Box 502281
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 390 1950
Fax: +971 4 367 2800
or
Yvonne Zeljkovic
Marketing Manager
Exhibitions and Events Management
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel:(+ 971) 4 308 6183
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