Page 522 - MOE ENGLISH PR REPORT - FEBRUARY 2025 Part 1

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

Photo - Gulfood
FoodTechBiz Desk

Published on: 19 Feb 2025, 2:35 pm

Follow Us

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.

Ministerial Opening: Food500 Summit

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.

https://www.foodtechbiz.com/events/he-abdulla-bin-touq-al-marri-uae-minister-of-economy-delivers-keynote-address-at-gulfood 1/8