UAE Armed Forces, F&B suppliers ink contracts worth Dh763 million

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UAE Armed Forces, F&B suppliers ink contracts worth Dh763 million
Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, officially opended SIAL Middle East 2016.

Published: Mon 5 Dec 2016, 7:48 PM

Last updated: Mon 5 Dec 2016, 9:45 PM

The UAE Armed Forces has officially signed contracts worth Dh763 million with seven of the region's leading F&B suppliers during a Press conference held on Monday, the opening day of Sial 2016.
Major-General Staff Pilot Ishaq Al Balushi, Head of the Supply Department of the General Command of the Armed Forces signed contracts with the Army Officers Club, Abu Dhabi National Hotel Company Middle East, Al Wasita for Catering, Emirates Hospitality Centre, Kelvin catering services, Army Forces Coop Association and FOODCO.
Speaking at the Press conference Al Balushi said: "This is the first time the UAE Armed Forces has participated at SIAL. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with both regional and international companies within the F&B sector.
"This announcement embodies the strategic cooperation between the government and private sector in Abu Dhabi in its efforts to promote the food sector in the emirate. The event itself is an ideal platform to showcase best practice, cutting-edge technology and provides us with the opportunity to meet key decision makers, business owners and potential investors." Now in its seventh year, SIAL is the regions fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for the food, drink and hospitality industries. Held under the patronage of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, the exhibition will conclude on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
- business@khaleejtimes.com

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