Doha to Host Gulf Food Industries Exhibition in April

Doha, March 15 (QNA) - The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) signed a contract with Gulf Marketing Event Management and Advertising to organize the 1st Forum of GCC Food Products Manufacturers and Food Security Program in conjunction with the 1st International Exhibition for Food, Beverage and Process Technology (FOODEX) at the Doha Exhibition and Conference Center (DECC) from the 2nd-4th April. GOIC Secretary General Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al Ageel reiterated GOIC's role as a "regional diplomatic organization aiming at achieving industrial cooperation and coordination to reach economic integration in the GCC region." He added, "In light of the importance of food products manufacturing and its vital role in achieving food security and self-sufficiency, GOIC decided to hold the 1st Forum of GCC Food Products Manufacturers and Food Security Program in parallel with the 1st International Exhibition for Food, Beverage and Process Technology (FOODEX) in Qatar." Furthermore, CEO of Gulf Marketing, Salah Janahi stated that his company, in its capacity as strategic partner, decided to cooperate with GOIC to organize this forum in conjunction with the exhibition in order to introduce investment opportunities in the GCC industrial sector. Moreover, this forum will provide data on food industries and food security policies in the region and allow for fruitful discussions to promote this vital sector. (QNA)