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Press Release

Dubai Municipality opens registrations for first edition of

DM Food Elite Program

Al Taher:
• The primary goal of this program is to honour those food establishments in Dubai

that have demonstrated excellence in food safety, thereby contributing to

strengthening the city’s position as a global trade hub

• The program encompasses three categories and assesses participating

establishments based on five criteria

Dubai, UAE, May 03, 2024

Dubai Municipality has opened submissions for the first edition of the DM Food Elite,

Dubai Municipality’s latest program to honour food establishments in the Emirate for
their excellence in standards for food safety, nutrition, sustainability, social

responsibility, and innovation. The primary goal is to encourage these food enterprises

to continue surpassing and raising the standard of living in the Emirate.

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

emphasized that the program is the result of the Municipality’s continuous efforts and

steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable food system. Al Taher also confirmed

that the food system incorporates exceptional health and food safety requirements

that strengthens Dubai’s position as a sustainable city ensuring excellent living

standards as well as guarantees compliance with the highest international standards