$1.36bn deals inked at Sial, ‘date exhibition’

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business

The ninth edition of Sial Middle East, the fastest-growing food, beverage and hospitality event in the region, and the fourth
edition of Abu Dhabi Date
Palm Exhibition concluded on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, facilitating 135 trade deals valued over AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) during its three-day run.
The event drew the participation of 1,089 exhibitors, 34 country and specialised pavilions, and 28,073 industry experts and unique visitors from more than 45 countries.
Thamer Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sial Middle East 2018
Organising Committee, said: “The exceptional success of Sial Middle East 2018 and the unprecedented visitor turnout demonstrates the continued regional and global interest in the mega event that serves as an ideal platform to explore the latest F&B products and services, and to discuss promising investment opportunities with lead-ing specialists, top buyers and decision-makers.”