Riyadh set to host annual coffee and chocolate expo

The 9th International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition, scheduled from Dec. 5-9, aims to serve as a platform for engagement, offering an opportunity for dialogue with industry players and enthusiasts interested in exploring the sector’s prospects. File
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Updated 22 November 2023
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Riyadh set to host annual coffee and chocolate expo

RIYADH: Entrepreneurs exploring investments in the coffee and chocolate industry can seize opportunities at an upcoming exhibition in Riyadh.

The 9th International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition, scheduled from Dec. 5-9, aims to serve as a platform for engagement, offering an opportunity for dialogue with industry players and enthusiasts interested in exploring the sector’s prospects.

Encouraging innovation and the growth of institutions specialized in coffee and chocolate manufacturing, the Middle East Coffee and Chocolate Awards will be given to the most successful establishments in the region to support the development of the local economy and the growth of non-oil export revenues.

The Middle East Coffee Conference, one of the largest forums dedicated to the coffee industry, is a known platform for international speakers to address major relevant topics.

The event features curated workshops, including sessions on investment opportunities in the coffee and chocolate industry and the challenges facing this sector due to climate change. Experts will also shed light on the latest technological advances being used in the field.

Additional activities include the Saudi Barista Championship, accredited within the World Barista Championship, and the Saudi World Brewers Cup, held for the first time in the Kingdom with global accreditation.

The exhibition aims to attract investors, importers, and seekers of new investments in the coffee and chocolate field and provide a platform to launch new products. It will also attract government agencies, entrepreneurs, producers and exhibitors for coffee and chocolate products and equipment, as well as several donors.

It is the largest annual international event for coffee and chocolate manufacturers and providers worldwide, attracting more than 300 local and international businesses from more than 40 countries.


DP World announces new leadership appointments

Updated 13 February 2026
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DP World announces new leadership appointments

DUBAI: DP World announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as Chairman of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Essa Kazim currently serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai. He brings extensive experience in financial and economic affairs, having previously held senior leadership positions in several national institutions.

Yuvraj Narayan has extensive professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade. Since joining DP World in 2004, he has led a number of strategic and transformational initiatives that supported the company’s expansion across international markets and strengthened its role as an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Narayan has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, contributing to the company’s financial resilience and operational efficiency.

DP World affirmed that the new appointments support its strategy for sustainable growth and reinforce its role in strengthening global supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as a leading hub for trade and logistics.