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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.