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The Cluster serves as a national strategic initiative designed to unify stakeholders across
the ecosystem and advance the UAE’s food security and sustainability agenda.

This year’s Forum aims to deepen global connectivity, linking the UAE with food

ecosystems in Africa, Central Asia, and Europe.

Key initiatives include the launch of a Knowledge Hub to share insights and best practices,
and a Global Buyers Programme to connect local producers with international markets.

With the UAE serving as a gateway to the $65bn (AED238.7bn) GCC market, these

programmes are designed to strengthen supply chains and fortify the nation’s position as a

regional hub for trade and food security.

Saleh Lootah, Chairman of the Cluster Board, said: “The food ecosystem today is
increasingly driven by the convergence of trade, technology, policy, and production. Future

Food Forum 2025 offers a single-point agenda where these priorities can be unified with a
clear forward-looking direction.

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