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2/19/24, 1:44 PM             Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programs and services at Gulfood 2024 | MENAFN.COM
        brings together food and beverage communities around the world. H.E. added that the
        exhibition is an annual forum for sharing expertise and knowledge in the field to gain a

        comprehensive understanding of global and future trends, latest industry developments,
        production, circulation and food and beverages.

        H.E. Al Hajri stated that the exhibition will serve as an ideal opportunity to shed light on the
        Municipality’s efforts to create a sustainable food system in Dubai while safeguarding
        communities from food risks. H.E. further pointed out that this will contribute to enhancing

        Dubai’s status as a role model for global cities and achieving the objectives of the Emirate's

        Food Security Strategy.
        Al Hajri said: “During our participation at Gulfood Exhibition, we will showcase our efforts in
        guaranteeing food safety and quality as well as our cutting-edge digital services that facilitate

        import, export, and registration operations for food products and shipments. These digital
        services contribute to enhancing the availability of flexible, sustainable, and integrated food

        supply chains. It also enhances our efforts in educating food enterprises, traders, and
        suppliers about the most recent safety standards, food specifications, and environmental

        sustainability, thereby ensuring their implementation.”



        Dubai Food System Excellence Program
        Dubai Food Systems Excellence Program, the most recent initiative to recognize the best
        food establishments in the application of integrated standards of food safety, nutrition,

        environmental sustainability, community responsibility, digitization, and innovation, will be
        reviewed by the Municipality during Gulfood.

        The program’s objectives include consolidating Dubai's position as a major hub for global
        trade, encouraging food businesses to distinguish themselves, as well as upholding a

        sustainable system of food, health, and environment to improve the quality of life.
        Additionally, it targets food outlets in the Emirate of Dubai that are classified as restaurants

        and snack preparation facilities, including local restaurants and cafeterias in hotels and public
        places.



        IRS System for Import, Export, and Registration Services

        Dubai Municipality will further review its services for food merchants and suppliers, which
        offers them access to IRS to streamline import and export procedures and track food
        products. In addition, the Municipality will also promote practices that minimize food loss and

        waste in the Emirate during its participation at the event, in addition to increasing customer
        understanding of the regulations, processes, and transactions associated with food

        shipments.
        The customer’s journey with IRS entails several steps, including securing license, registering


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