Ahmed Mukhtar Naqshbandi
ISLAMABAD: The twenty-eighth edition of Gulfood, the largest food and beverage trade event in the world, is underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with more than 5,000 companies from over 125 countries participating in the event.
Eighty companies from Pakistan are showcasing their products, including forty-five companies under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.
The Chief Executive of TDAP M. Zubair Motiwala inaugurated Pakistan Pavilion on Monday. He was accompanied by Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai Hassan Afzal Khan and Commercial Counsellor Adeem Khan.
Pakistani companies showcase different products
Pakistan is showcasing different food products at the event, like rice, beverages, poultry, confectionery, and spices.
This event is an important platform for Pakistani companies as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among the top export partners and largest trading partner of Pakistan in the MENA region.
Pakistan’s Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai said in a statement that through constant efforts and regular participation, Pakistan has successfully expanded its market for herbal products, processed meat, fruits, and vegetables in the region.
It added that the Pakistani products showcased at Gulfood assure freshness and quality, where buyers can leverage the cost-competitiveness of Pakistan, lower transport costs, and short delivery time.
