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2/28/25, 2:44 PM H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy delivers keynote address at Gulfood

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE

Minister of Economy delivers keynote

address at Gulfood

DUBAI – February 18, 2025: Gulfood 2025, the largest global food business event opened its
doors for a second day at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) ahead of an impressive schedule.

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy officiated the Food500 Summit with
his keynote address providing a perspective on Gulfood’s economic impact and the UAE’s pivotal
role as a trade gateway between east and west.
Commenting on the parallels between the F&B industry’s influence on the UAE, regional and
global economies, His Excellency credited strategic government and industry alliances for their
unwavering commitment securing Gulfood’s position as the largest arena of global food trade
and innovation globally.
‘For three decades Gulfood has been at the forefront of shaping global food trends, fostering
partnerships and driving innovation which has not only strengthened the UAE’s positioning as a
global food hub but also played a big role as a strategic platform for industry leaders,
policymakers, and innovators to address the most pressing issues that the industry and the world
around it faces.

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