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The inaugural edition of EuroTier Middle East concluded on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), drawing strong local, regional and international participation.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Agricultureand Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), and in strategic partnership with ADAFSA, the event drew the participation of over 120 exhibitors and 150 companies from 16 countries, including Saudi Arabia, which is the country of honour.
It also attracted 7,584 visitors.
Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, Director General of ADAFSA, said: “We are delighted with the high turnout and strong visitor response to the inaugural edition of EuroTier Middle East that demonstrate the growing importance of the livestock sector across the region as well as Abu Dhabi’s huge potentials within this vital sector. Through fostering partnerships and facilitating business deals among participating entities, the event has laid a solid foundation for the long-term development of the livestock sector in the UAE.”
On the final day of the event, ADAFSA announced the winners of the animal beauty contest that showcased 5,000 food-producing animals from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, and the best local breed auction that featured 1,300 animals and drew the participation of 175 breeders.