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6/7/24, 1:50 PM Dubai Municipality hosts second session of Dubai Food Safety Forum to raise awareness - Middle East News 247

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 threats.
This is significant as the timely and accurate exchange of information among relevant partners, including the

government sector, helps to control the outbreak of food-borne diseases, thereby strengthening risk
management and assessment.

Likewise, Dubai Municipality conducted an induction on ‘DM Food Elite,’ aimed at educating audiences about
the importance of the program. The session recognised the groups that made significant contributions to

Dubai’s robust food safety system and highlighted their accomplishments in a variety of fields, especially
innovation and sustainability.

Dubai Municipality has celebrated the World Food Safety Day every year since its inception, with the
participation of food establishments and agents in the UAE, key government sectors, as well as educational

institutions and international organisations, most notably the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO). This year’s event serves as more evidence of the Municipality’s commitment to a safe and
healthy future for its communities.

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