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The Municipality has conducted inspections on 7,367,163 tons of food shipments,

involving over 2,272,400 individual food items. These inspections covered more

than 363,553 food shipments and approximately 533,790 food containers.

Priority

Sultan Al Taher, Director of the Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality,

emphasized the Municipality’s commitment to prioritizing the development of the

food industry by offering support, providing necessary infrastructure, and

promoting investment opportunities to encourage its growth. These initiatives are

in line with Dubai Municipality’s dedication to establishing a sustainable food

system, ensuring the availability of adaptable food supply chains for all

commodities, and aligning with the goals of the Dubai Food Security Strategy.

Al Taher said: “In 2023, the food industry showcased remarkable figures,

highlighting Dubai’s position as a global commercial hub. These results also

underscore the efficacy of regulations and laws that have fortified the industry’s

resilience, contributing to increased growth, development, and enhanced investment

opportunities.”

Al Taher stated that Dubai Municipality has been making proactive efforts to ensure

the safety and well-being of the community from food-related risks. This can be

achieved by consistently monitoring all institutions and activities in the food sector