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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.”

The Forum welcomes a significant number of government and private entities, as well as
several international organizations, like the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change,

Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dubai Future Foundation, Food and

Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), along with several experts and food

safety activists at the local and international levels.

In light of the growing number of issues facing the world, such as the prevalence of food-

borne illnesses and the effects of climate change on food, the Forum covers debates,
opinions, and experiences that are centred on the importance of ensuring food safety for all

segments of the society. Participants will also discuss crucial recommendations for the global

food sector, such as implementing robust and enhanced surveillance systems, ensuring food

safety through the creation of regional and international food safety contingency plans, and

collaborating across all sectors to guarantee prompt and efficient response to potential

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