Mohammed bin Rashid tours Gulfood 2020

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the 25th edition of Gulfood, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid toured various pavilions at Gulfood – which has grown over the years to become one of the biggest specialized events in the region and the world – and viewed products on display by local and international businesses participating in the event.

During his tour, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was briefed on the technology utilized in packaging, food processing, and preservation. He stressed on the importance of advancing knowledge in delivering healthy products to human beings.

The event attracts businesses, professionals, and enthusiasts in the food & beverage industry from all over the world. Gulfood 2020 (16-20 Feb.) attracted more than 5,000 entities from 160 countries.

Accompanying HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on his tour were HE AbdulRahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi, Minister of State for Food Security; HE Mohammed Al Shaibani, Director General of HH The Dubai Ruler's Court; HE Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority; HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA); HE Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai’s Protocol and Hospitality Department; HE Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA); HE Dawood Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality; HE Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chamber; HE Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber, and other officials.