With
participation of 2588 contestants and presence of world’s top chefs
[UAE,
28 October, 2014] - Under the auspices
of H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
Prince of Dubai, the Dubai World Hospitality Championship is
all set to kick off tomorrow 2014 at the Sheikh Saeed Halls of the
Dubai World Trade Center, amidst an ambience of enthusiasm and
excitement during the championship’s five competitions, including
International Competition, Emirati Competition, Gulf Products
Competition, Hospitality Sector Competition, and Gulf Exhibition. The
five competitions will highlight the best creations from local and
international cuisine. DWHC, which will be held from October 30 to
November 1, is organized by Za’abeel Palace Hospitality in
cooperation with the Government of Dubai and The Emirates Culinary
Guild (ECG).
H. E. Ahmed bin
Hareb, President of DWHC, said: “Za’abeel Palace Hospitality
finished its preparations to launch the Dubai World Hospitality
Championship, as it met up with the participants to provide them with
detailed information about the requirements of security and safety,
and also prepared the layout of the tournament halls.”
Bin Hareb added:
“The number of participants in the 2nd cycle of the
Championship witnessed a remarkable growth which exceeded our
expectations. The 2014 cycle of the championship will attract 3385
participants compared to the previous cycle. After a series of
evaluations, 2588 participants have been qualified to compete in the
championship, which reflects the success of DWHC and its increased
reputation in the Gulf and Arab societies.”
“The championship
features a wide range of activities which showcase the contestants’
skills in decorating foods skills, highlight the local home-made
products and explore the promising talents in hospitality and
culinary. The Live cooking shows by professional chefs will be one of
the top highlights of the championship, as they will brief the
visitors on the various methods of traditional, Arabic and
International cooking. The 2nd cycle of the championship
will be of a great success as it attracts 2588 chef participants from
the GCC and Arab countries”, Bin Hareb concluded.
The 2nd cycle of
DWHC will facilitate the exchange of experiences and knowledge in
hospitality and culinary. The visitors will get the opportunity to
enjoy a series of Emirati folk shows and cultural activities.
Ahmed Sharif, Vice
President of DWHC, said: “The International Competition is one of
the main highlights of the 2nd cycle of DWHC. It attracts
wide participation from the GCC and Arab countries, as it features a
wide range of hospitality and culinary contests and activities. The
competition will highlight the rich culture and authentic heritage of
the GCC and the UAE. The event aims at spreading knowledge of UAE’s
culinary traditions and Gulf hospitality and maintaining and passing
them on to the next generations. During the competition, the visitors
will enjoy a range of live cooking shows and contests between
professional and amateur chefs to prepare delicious Emirati and
international dishes. The championship will feature contests such as
food creations, in addition to the main competitions including Gulf
Products Competition and Hospitality Sector Competition among
others.”
Ahmed Sharif pointed
out that DWHC plays a vital role in maintaining the rich heritage and
traditional culinary arts and promoting handmade products, while
keeping pace with the requirements of modern life. He added that the
championship sheds light on the authenticity of the UAE’s heritage
and culture and the warm hospitality of its people. It also helps to
exchange knowledge on Emirati cuisine and highlight its elements and
features, in addition to provide a platform to promote communications
between the cultures of the world based on modern and effective
methods.
Sharif added: “While
the DWHC organizing committee is confident that the participants will
show a strong performance during the competitions, it intensified its
efforts to enhance their skills and provide them with knowledge and
methods that will ensure that all participating products conform to
the highest standards of professionalism, quality and accuracy. The
championship is a global platform that aims at highlighting the top
Emirati young talents and showcasing their achievements and creation
in hospitality and culinary arts.”
Ahmad Al
Falasi, Executive Director, Property Management at Emaar
Properties, said: "Emaar is well prepared to support an event at
this high level of professionalism, excellence and exclusivity, which
celebrates the Emirati hospitality and traditions which is an
integral part of the Emirati cultural and heritage."
For his part, Abdul
Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for
SME Development, said: "The establishment is keen to provide
necessary care and support to continue the success achieved last year
by Dubai World Hospitality Championship; hoping this year the
championship will achieve positive results. The activities of DWHC
2014 will contribute to the exchange of experiences and varied
cuisines, bringing a series of folk and traditional Emirati
performances to the audience."
Commenting on the
Emirati Competition, Amna Al Dhaheri, Emirati Competition Manager,
said: “The Emirati Competition consists of 4 categories, including
"Traditional cooking", "Professional", ‘Amateur’
and ‘Kids’. The ‘Traditional Cooking’ will shed light on the
rich traditions of the Emirati society and traditional cuisine. The
competition will be held outdoors in a model heritage village. The
contestants in the ‘Professional’ category will have the
opportunity to showcase their experiences and creative skills in
preparing a wide range of appetizers, main courses and sweets. The
Amateur category is for males and females between the ages of 15-27
years old and Kids category between the ages of 7-14 years old from
Dubai. Under ‘Kids’ category, the competitors will have to
prepare sandwiches, decorate cakes and biscuits, and creatively
arrange the dining table. The participation in this category will be
open to the kids who are present in the DWHC venue if they are
willing to. The DWHC organized a special workshop to qualify the
kids’ participants for the competition.”
The second cycle of
DWHC will occupy 25,000 square meters of prime space and four halls
of Dubai World Trade Centre, namely Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, 2 and 3, and
the Arena Hall which has the capacity to welcome 10,000 visitors a
day. 13 kitchens have been set up for the Emirati Competition, 9
kitchens for the Hospitality Sector and another 4 International
Competitions. There will be one key theater, with a capacity of about
2,500 people. Each hall has studios for television and radio
channels. Aside from the 400 stands allocated for exhibitors from the
UAE and the Gulf States, 64 stands for hospitality exhibition
featuring the commercial sector and local and global trade companies
will be set up.
