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6/7/24, 1:49 PM Dubai Municipality hosts second session of Dubai Food Safety Forum to raise awareness
every year. The second session of the Forum is being held at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa,
the Palm, Jumeirah, under the theme ‘Food Safety: Preparing for the Unexpected.’

Dubai Food Safety Forum aims to raise public awareness of the critical impact that food
safety has on protecting public health, promoting collaboration among partners, as well as

highlighting the significance of proactive measures to avert and respond to food safety
incidents. As a major hub for international trade and economic exchange, the UAE, and

the Emirate of Dubai, play a critical role in protecting and preserving the resilience of the

global food supply chain.

H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized the

numerous challenges that humanity faces today, with their effects impacting various vital
sectors, such as food accessibility and safety. This underscores the need for concerted

and persistent international action to identify solutions that support the maintenance of
global supply chain, assurance of a safe and healthy food sector, and even the

development of adequate plans for any global crisis. In keeping with this, the UAE's

proactive and strategic approach has reinforced its focus on global indicators and helped
to create an integrated and sustainable food system.

H.E. Al Hajri said: " In order to improve the Emirate of Dubai's readiness and capacity to

handle potential challenges and crises, while also maintaining the highest standards of
food safety and health, the Dubai Municipality is actively formulating comprehensive plans

to build a sustainable food and health system. Moreover, this is intended to achieve the
Emirate’s vision of becoming the world's leading city for living, working, sustainability, and

quality of life by guaranteeing that communities have access to safe and quality food."

Dr. Kayan Akram Jaff, Adviser and Head of Mission of the Subregional Office of the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the GCC states and

Yemen emphasized the importance of renewing the commitment of all parties to ensuring
food safety for all, underscoring the importance of preparedness in the face of the

unexpected.

He added :”The collaboration between FAO and the Dubai Municipality fortifies our joint

efforts in promoting food safety regionally. Through collective action, we can harness our
resources and expertise to effectively address food safety challenges and build a safer

and healthier food supply for future generations.”

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