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2/19/24, 1:45 PM                   Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programmes, services at Gulfood 2024
         He 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.


         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.


         He 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  Systems  Excellence  Programme,  the  most  recent  initiative  to  recognise  the  best  food

         establishments  in  the  application  of  integrated  standards  of  food  safety,  nutrition,  environmental
         sustainability, community responsibility, digitisation, and innovation, will be reviewed by the Municipality

         during Gulfood.


         The  programme’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.


         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  minimise  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 the company

         on the Municipality's website, evaluating food products, submitting import application on the import and
         export system, requesting the arrival of the shipment at the port of entry, and transporting it to the port

         control office for inspection and release.




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