The ninth edition of SIAL Middle East, the regional food, beverage and hospitality trade event, will run from December 10 till December 12, 2018 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC.

The event is expected to draw 1,000 exhibitors, over 30 country pavilions and 20,000 industry experts from more than 50 countries.

Thamer Al Qasemi, chairman of the organising committee of SIAL Middle East, said: “Within a short time span since its inception, SIAL Middle East has become one of the most anticipated industry events in food-related sectors within the region and beyond. In organising this annual platform, we seek to highlight the promising investment opportunities in this vital sector at a time when food security and food supply chain sustainability is high on national and international agendas.”

The show will be held in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Food Festival, and the support of Host Sponsor Abu Dhabi Chamber; Investment Partner Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development; Silver Sponsor Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Centre; Bronze Sponsor Royal Horizon; Culinary Partners Emirates Culinary Guild & World Association of Chefs Societies; and Retail Partner Lulu Group.