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flag The Middle East's coffee boom, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is driving a surge in specialty coffee demand and positioning Dubai as a global re-export hub ahead of World of Coffee Dubai 2026.

flag Coffee consumption in the Middle East is surging, making the region a fast-growing specialty coffee hub ahead of World of Coffee Dubai 2026. flag The event, expanding to over 20,000 square meters, reflects rising demand driven by cafe culture, premium trends, and a young population. flag The UAE’s coffee market exceeds $3.2 billion, with Dubai among the world’s most cafe-dense cities. flag Saudi Arabia sees daily consumption of over 36 million cups across more than 61,000 cafes. flag Egypt’s consumption has doubled in five years, and Morocco’s imports rose 23% in 2024. flag Dubai is emerging as a major green coffee re-export hub, with values exceeding AED3.5 billion in 2024. flag The 2026 event will feature auctions, championships, workshops, and innovations across the coffee supply chain.

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