Dr. Gamal Elkenany took part in the 28th edition of the Gulfood exhibition, the largest annual global gathering of leaders in the food supply sector, held from February 20th to February 24th at the Dubai World Trade Center in the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Gamal Elkenany remarks at the Gulfood Exhibition 2023

Dr. Elkenany stressed that the Gulfood exhibition holds significant importance for the Arab world, serving as a platform to foster creativity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. As the exhibition celebrates its twenty-eighth edition in February 2023, it remains committed to shaping industry trends and strengthening the global food supply chain.

Elkenany further elaborated that the opening day of the Gulfood exhibition marked a huge success, with over 5,000 companies representing 120 countries and over 2 million visitors to the Dubai venue. The event welcomed prominent figures and renowned chefs from the food industry, shaping the future of food innovation and exploring new ways for the entire ecosystem’s benefit.

Elkenany emphasized the huge development witnessed in recent years toward achieving sustainability in the food sector. He noted that the event plays a pivotal role in fostering this development by bringing together industry leaders worldwide to share experiences and discuss the future of food security, sustainability, and packaging solutions.

Furthermore, acknowledging the fact that the food industry plays a significant role in carbon emissions, Gulfood Forest has taken steps towards environmental sustainability through its participation in the Green Food Initiative campaign. The campaign aims to promote the growth, preservation, restoration, and cultivation of trees worldwide, which in turn helps mitigate climate change. As part of its sustainability goals and efforts to address environmental challenges, Gulfood Forest has been actively working towards the restoration of global forests.

Navigating the Gulfood Exhibition with ease

Dr. Elkenany emphasized that the organization of the exhibition reached the highest standards, offering a diverse range of programs and activities. These initiatives not only facilitated the exploration of new opportunities in the food and beverage sector but also fostered collaboration and growth among companies and investors in this vast industry.

The exhibition organizers arranged transportation for visitors to the event via the Dubai Metro, with direct access to the World Trade Center station (R22) on the Red Line. This ensured attendees could easily reach the Gulfood exhibition site and avoid traffic congestion, allowing them to plan their visit in advance.