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UAE and Tunisia Strengthen Economic Partnership

in Food and Agriculture at UAE-Tunisia Agriculture

and Food Forum

Shahzaib 1 Day Ago 04 Mins

Abu Dhabi — On the sidelines of the International Food Show Africa (IFSA Africa), the UAE Ministry of
Economy and Tourism, in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Tunisia, organized the UAE-Tunisia
Agriculture and Food Forum to bolster economic collaboration between the two nations in food, supply chains,
and food value chain technologies. The event was attended by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of
Economy and Tourism; Dr. Iman Ahmed Al Salami, UAE Ambassador to Tunisia; officials from public and
private sectors of both countries; and representatives from international organizations and startups in agriculture
and food security, including Al Islami Foods, Iveco, and Emirates Bio Farm.

H.E. Bin Touq highlighted the broad potential for enhancing UAE-Tunisia cooperation in food, agriculture, and
food security sectors, emphasizing these as foundational to sustainable food security and boosting local
production. He noted the UAE’s commitment to developing strategic partnerships in food manufacturing,
modern agricultural technologies, and sustainable production practices.

“The UAE-Tunisia Food Business Forum provides a valuable platform to strengthen private sector
communication, explore new partnerships, exchange expertise, and showcase the UAE’s achievements in food
manufacturing, advanced agri-tech, and food security,” Bin Touq said.

He added that the UAE is advancing an economic cluster model with the food sector at its forefront, integrating
agricultural production, food industries, and agri-tech into a collaborative system to enhance competitiveness
and empower private enterprises.

Ambassador Dr. Iman Ahmed Al-Salami underscored the strong bilateral ties and the strategic role of the food
industry in advancing the UAE’s food security and agri-tech vision. She highlighted UAE companies’ pioneering
role in the region and the forum’s importance in fostering partnerships with key stakeholders. She also pointed to
promising opportunities in manufacturing and biological products to further deepen economic cooperation.

The UAE’s food sector has seen significant growth, with its contribution to non-oil GDP expected to rise to 11%
in 2024, supported by advances in food manufacturing, agri-tech investments, and enhanced local production.
The broader food system is projected to generate USD 38.3 to 40 billion in 2024, with the food and beverage
manufacturing sector expected to grow at a 5.1% CAGR through 2028.

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