Gulfood 2026 International Exhibition Opens in Dubai
Gulfood 2026, the largest annual exhibition in the Persian Gulf and Middle East, opened in Dubai today.
The opening ceremony of the Russian national stand at Dubai Expo City was attended by Oksana Lut, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation; Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan; Marat Zyabbarov, Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic; and Ilya Ilyushin, Head of Agroexport.
At Gulfood, the Russian stand is represented by 40 major companies: 190 contracts and 950 business meetings are planned for the event.
Following the launch of the Russian stand, the official delegation moved on to the opening of the Republic of Tatarstan stand, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan. The Republic’s official stand separately showcases the activities of the Halal Standards Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan.
As part of the exhibition, enterprises certified by the Committee presented their products at the Russian Federation’s collective stand.
The Halal Standards Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan is represented at the Gulfood international exhibition by its Chairman, Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov. As part of his trip, Abbyas Hazrat plans to visit the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirates International Accreditation Centre.
The Gulfood 2026 international exhibition in Dubai will feature thousands of new exhibitors showcasing food products, ingredients, and culinary practices. Participants have the opportunity to establish new business connections and conclude commercial deals.
Visitors to the exhibition can meet leading brands, discover the latest products, connect with key industry players, and explore innovations and future trends in the food industry.
Press service of the Halal Standard Committee of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Republic of Tajikistan
Photo: press service of Rais RT