Mohamed, King of Morocco tour Sial
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today toured the SIAL Middle East 2015, the region's fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for food and hospitality industries, and visited different national pavilions.
King Mohammed VI and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed stopped at the Moroccan pavilion and were briefed about the displayed collections of Moroccan cuisine, as well as natural cosmetics and healthy foods.
They also visited the pavilion of Jenan Foods Company which has food investments in the United States, Spain, Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt and mainly focusses on livestock fodders, rice, wheat and maize.
King Mohammed VI and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed were also briefed about the objectives and projects of Al Dahra Group, a prominent leader in the agribusiness, specialising in the cultivation, production and trading of animal feed and essential human food commodities such as rice, flour, fruits and vegetables. The group owns and operates a large asset base including a land bank of 200,000 acres, 8 forage pressing and production plants, 4 rice milling plants and 2 flour milling plants.
They also visited the pavilion of Farmers Services Centre, as well as the pavilion of the Food Security Centre - Abu Dhabi.
At the end of their tour, King Mohammed VI and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed applauded the progress made in the food and agriculture industries in the UAE, Morocco and other countries. They also praised the SIAL Middle East as a key platform for the global food industry.
Some 30 national pavilions are taking part in this edition of SIAL Middle East exhibition which is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. It is organised by the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority.
Mohamed orders extension of Zayed Heritage Festival for three weeks
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and follow up of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the ongoing Zayed Heritage Festival has been extended for another three weeks.
Humaid Al Neyadi, Director of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan's Office and Chairman of the festival's organising committee greeted President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support and patronage of the festival. He also thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his supportive initiative and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for following up on the event.
He hailed the success of this year's edition of the festival which attracted scores of visitors.
Al Neyadi noted that the UAE leaders who provide full support to the country's rich heritage are following in the footsteps of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The festival celebrates the UAE’s culture and heritage, showcases the rich diversity of its traditions and provides an educational platform for the public. It also illustrates that the UAE’s development and progress has not been a coincidence but a legacy of the forefathers’ inspiring achievements.