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SIAL 2016 welcomes exhibitors and buyers from around the world for showcase of the region's hospitality, food and beverage sectors
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has today officially opened SIAL Middle East 2016, the region’s fastest growing business trade event for the food, drink and hospitality industries.
Taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until 7th December, and organised in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), SIAL 2016 will welcome 950 exhibitors and over 20,000 visitors to the dedicated industry forum.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, said:
"SIAL Middle East, now in its seventh year, has become one of the region’s most important industry showcases for the food and beverage sector. The show is of paramount strategic importance and creates a platform for discussion on important industry topics such as food security and sustainability. Year after year SIAL Middle East reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading trade hub for the Middle East, benefiting the economy by promoting investment and business.”
SIAL is organised in cooperation with Strategic Partner, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and supported by Abu Dhabi Chamber as Host Sponsor and in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Food Festival. Al Dahra Agriculture is headline sponsor with Jenaan Investments the Diamond Sponsor and Emirates Food Industries Gold Sponsor. Emirates International Group for Food and Agriculture and Al Rawabi are Silver Sponsors; Mawasim and Agthia are Bronze Sponsors; LuLu is the official Retail Partner; Etihad Airways is the Official Airline; and Emirates Culinary Guild and World Association of Chefs are Culinary Partners.
For more information, please go to: www.sialme.com
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For more information, please go to: www.sialme.com
About ADFCA
The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority was established in 2005 as an independent food regulatory agency for the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Authority embodies the Abu Dhabi Government's commitment to protecting its consumers, particularly by ensuring the safety and quality of food served throughout the public.
It enforces policies and standards and conducts research and awareness campaigns to maintain a sustainable agriculture and food sector that delivers safe food to the public, protects the health of animals and plants, and adheres to sound environmental practices.
SIAL Middle East is part of SIAL Group, the world’s largest network of professional B2B food exhibitions which include SIAL Paris, SIAL China, SIAL Canada, SIAL ASEAN Manila and SIAL InterFOOD Jakarta.
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