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The Forum coincides with strong momentum in the UAE’s food and beverage sector, which
surged in value to $13bn (AED47.7bn) in H1 2024.
UAE Future Food Forum 2025
The UAE food sector is projected to nearly triple to $43.98bn (AED161.6bn) by 2029 at a
compound annual growth rate of 17.09 per cent.
Abdullah Bin Touq, Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the UAE’s adoption of
cutting-edge solutions to drive the industry’s growth and strengthen food security.
He said the Forum reflects the nation’s commitment to supporting global partnerships and
fostering collaboration between government, private sector, and academia.
The Minister noted that the UAE Food Cluster is a promising economic model, supporting
new generations of producers and farmers to adopt best practices in food and agriculture.
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