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consumer trust, and support the UAE’s food security agenda by fostering

seamless cooperation between public and private sector players.

Saleh Lootah, Chairman at UAE Food Cluster, said: “At this year’s Forum, we are

providing a collaborative platform where key stakeholders can come together and

plant the seed to new initiatives and partnerships to spark the next phase of

growth. Our commitment remains on strengthening global trade connections and
advancing long-term food security, here and beyond.”

Partners also reaffirmed their commitment, with Hassan Safi, CEO of Al Ain Farms

commenting: “As a founding partner, Al Ain Farms is proud to sponsor the Future

Food Forum 2025. This reflects the wider commitment of Al Ain Farms Group to

support the UAE’s vision for resilient and sustainable food systems. The Forum is
where collaboration and ideas turn into action, and through the Group’s leadership

we aim to strengthen food security here at home and contribute to solutions with

regional impact.”

Day one of the Forum reinforced the UAE’s leadership in shaping the global food

agenda. Strategic discussions explored new models for resilient and integrated

food ecosystems, highlighted how CEPA agreements are creating manufacturing

and export opportunities, and showcased how global best practices such

as Switzerland’s Food & Nutrition Valley can inform local strategies, positioning the
Cluster as a model for accelerating competitiveness through collaboration. Panels

on SMEs, logistics, consumer trends, and sustainable proteins further underlined

how the UAE is aligning global trends with its national priorities.

Alongside the main programme, high-level CEO sessions with the
Minister, UAE Food Cluster board reflections, and technical workshops on

standards harmonisation demonstrated the Forum as a collaborative platform for

strategic execution and alignment.

Looking ahead, day two of the Forum will turn toward

advanced technology integration, innovation-driven growth, and digital
transformation in food manufacturing.

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