The Middle East’s largest food and beverage trade fair will be held in Dubai from January 26 to 30 across two exhibition halls.
Author: Marcos Carrieri
Marcos Carrieri
A journalist with stints in daily newspapers and press offices, he holds a master’s degree from the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in business communications from the Methodist University of São Paulo.
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