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Minister of Economy opens Future Food Forum 2024

• Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:14 PM

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DUBAI, 2nd October, 2024 (WAM) -- The sixth edition of Future Food Forum 2024 was opened today
by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, underlining the UAE's pivotal role in the regional
food sector and the Food Cluster Strategy in enhancing food security and sustainability through
public-private collaboration.

The two-day event is organised by UAE Food & Beverage Business Group Group (F&B Group) under
the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy, focusing on the theme "Future Consumer, Future
Government, and Future Food” in strategic partnership with the Dubai Chamber and features
FoodTech Valley as an organising partner. Hosted at the Le Meridien Airport Hotel in Dubai, the
event is also supported by the Abu Dhabi Food Hub and DP World.

The Future Food Forum has evolved into a platform driving policy and sector leadership in the UAE’s
economy through innovation, sustainability, and emerging technology.

In his inaugural address, Al Marri emphasised the significance of the UAE’s Food Cluster Strategy,
which was launched at last year’s Forum. He said, "We have worked closely with the F&B Group
and industry leaders to advance the clustering process. With more than 15 working sessions and
300 participants, over 20 actionable initiatives are currently in design, which include Made in the

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