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VIV MEA 2025 Returns to Abu Dhabi as the Region’s Premier Platform for Agricultural Innovation and Food Security
17 November 2025
VIV MEA 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s leading trade show and knowledge platform for animal protein production and agribusiness, returns to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from November 25-27, 2025. In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), this year’s edition promises to be the most comprehensive yet, uniting global expertise with regional leadership across 18,000 square meters to advance sustainable growth and business development throughout the MENA region.
VIV MEA 2025 Showcases Global Innovation Through American, French, and Korean Pavilions
13 November 2025
VIV MEA 2025, the region’s premier event for animal protein production and processing, will host three prominent international pavilions featuring the latest innovations from the United States, France, and Korea. Taking place this year at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from November 25-27, the exhibition will bring together global industry leaders to address the Middle East’s critical priorities in food security, sustainability, and agricultural efficiency.
VIV MEA 2025 features Poultry Marketing Round Table, first Aquatic Pavilion, and more
04 September 2025
The Middle East’s food industry is changing fast, and VIV MEA 2025 will showcase this transformation like never before. Taking place November 25-27, 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), this major trade show brings together global innovation with regional market needs. As food security becomes more important across the Middle East and North Africa, and sustainable food production grows in priority, VIV MEA 2025 positions itself as more than just a trade show—it’s the key platform where the future of Middle Eastern agriculture takes shape.
Visitor Registration is Now Open for VIV MEA 2025: the Region’s Premier Animal Protein Industry Event
02 June 2025
VIV MEA, the premier international trade show for the animal husbandry and agribusiness industry in the Middle East and Africa, is officially opening visitor registration for its highly anticipated 2025 edition. The event will take place from 25–27 November 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the heart of the UAE capital.
2023 | PRESS RELEASE
SHOW PREVIEW: VIV MEA 2025 Returns to Abu Dhabi as the Region’s Premier Platform for Agricultural Innovation and Food Security
The 5th edition is set to unite over 500 exhibitors and 10,000 industry professionals to build connections, discover solutions, and accelerate business development VIV MEA 2025, the Middle East and Africa's leading trade show and knowledge platform for animal protein...
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO VIV AND HAN MEA 2023: SHOWCASING THE FUTURE OF THE SEED TO FOOD INDUSTRY IN ABU DHABI
The 4th edition of VIV MEA, held from November 20th to 22nd in Abu Dhabi, in co-location with Horti Agri Next MEA, delivered a dynamic event, marking a positive continuation in the region for the global animal husbandry and agribusiness industry.
VIV MEA 2023 anticipates its biggest edition to date as it returns to Abu Dhabi together with HAN MEA
The anticipation is building as VIV MEA 2023, the fourth edition of the International Feed-to-Food trade show for the Middle East and the African region, gears up for its grand return to Abu Dhabi from November 20 to 22, 2023. After two years since its successful last edition, the show joins forces with Horti Agri Next (HAN) MEA, expanding the value chain from Seed to Food and the industry’s response to reconnect in person and nurture valuable business relationships is more than positive.
Discover the complete Seed to Food Chain at VIV MEA and Horti Agri Next MEA 2023 in Abu Dhabi
The animal farming, agricultural, and horticultural sectors are gearing up for transformation at an unprecedented pace. Against this backdrop, VIV MEA 2023 and Horti Agri Next MEA 2023 (HAN MEA) are poised to emerge as pivotal events within the Abu Dhabi Agriculture Food and Security Week. Scheduled for November 20-22, 2023, at the ADNEC Venue in Abu Dhabi, these co-located events aim to revolutionize agriculture across the Middle East and Northern Africa by offering a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders to connect, learn, and thrive.
NEW! HORTI & AGRI NEXT to join VIV MEA 2023 in Abu Dhabi!
VIV MEA, the international trade show from feed to food for the production & processing of poultry meat, eggs, fish, and dairy, in the Middle East and Africa, returns for its 4th edition 20-22 November 2023, in Abu Dhabi. Parallel to VIV MEA 2023, two new concepts are showing up to complement a rich portfolio: HORTI AGRI NEXT (HAN) MEA 2023. This new co-located show will bring for the first time an array of exhibitors and brand names from the horticultural, agricultural, and plant-based protein production and processing industry, in the heart of the Middle East.
FOOD SECURITY & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AT THE HEART OF THE MIDDLE EAST STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
The 4th edition of VIV MEA, the international trade show from feed to food for the production & processing of poultry meat, eggs, fish and dairy in the Middle East and Africa, takes place from 20-22 November 2023. VIV MEA brings together the livestock world with 500+ global and regional suppliers from the entire supply chain of all animal species production. Strongly business-driven, with a clear focus on innovation, technology and scientific research, VIV MEA is by far the top show for the animal husbandry industry in the whole region since 2016 when the first edition took place.
BIRGIT HORN APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR VIV WORLDWIDE
Welcoming a senior expert from the event industry onboard, Royal Jaarbeurs | VNU Group is excited to announce new leadership with a vision of boosting the VIV worldwide portfolio.
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VIV MEA 2021 FULLY SPRANG BUSINESS INTO ACTION!
06 December 2021
Great appreciation from the industry. The organizer looks back at this edition with a heartfelt gratitude towards all the global and regional exhibitors who placed their trust in VIV to return to an in-person event after a long pause, and all the visitors and partners who made it onsite. It was an informative, exciting, busy and extremely productive show, with an outstanding quality of the profiles in attendance.
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ADNEC CENTER ABU DHABI
Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Dates
25 - 27 November, 2025
Opening hours
Tuesday: 10.00 - 18.00
Wednesday: 10.00 - 18.00
Thursday: 10.00 - 17.00
