Mohammed bin Rashid visits World of Coffee 2025 Dubai exhibition

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, visited the fourth edition of the World of Coffee 2025 Dubai exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, running until 12th February, is the largest coffee industry exhibition in the region, featuring exhibitors from 78 countries.

Opportunities for coffee industry growth

During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the exhibition’s role in creating opportunities for farmers, traders, and coffee producers to form business deals and establish strategic partnerships. He highlighted coffee’s potential to drive growth for entrepreneurs and small enterprises, reaffirming Dubai’s role in advancing diverse economic sectors globally.

Exhibition growth and global participation

The exhibition includes 1,980 exhibitors, a 50% increase from the previous edition. It features 10 national pavilions, including debut participation from Morocco and Mexico. The event solidifies Dubai's status as a global coffee industry hub.

Dubai's rising role in global coffee trade

With Dubai’s increasing prominence in global trade and its growing hospitality sector, the city’s coffee trade is expected to see significant growth. Projections indicate a compound annual growth rate of 4.84% in the regional coffee market through 2030.