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H.E. Abdulla bin Touq leads economic delegation to

Switzerland to explore best practices in the

development of food clusters

UAE delegation reviews pioneering experience of the Swiss Nutrition & Food Valley, an

advanced model of food clusters

July 11, 2025

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led an economic delegation of leading national companies from
the food and agriculture sectors to Switzerland. Image Courtesy: Ministry of Economy and Tourism

One of the UAE’s key efforts to advance food innovation and sustainability, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq

Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led an economic delegation of leading national
companies from the food and agriculture sectors to Switzerland. The visit aimed to explore global
best practices in building food innovation ecosystems, developing food clusters, and promoting
research, development, and the adoption of sustainable solutions within the sector.

As part of the visit, the delegation participated in an event titled ‘Empowering Innovation in the Food
Sector and Building Food Clusters for a Sustainable Economic Future,’ held at the headquarters of
Bühler Group, a global leader in industrial and food solutions based in Uzwil, Switzerland. The event

brought together a distinguished group of private-sector representatives, industry experts, and
decision-makers from across the Swiss food sector and related institutions.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “The UAE has adopted an ambitious, strategic vision to develop an integrated
and pioneering model for food clusters, embedding it within the national economy. This forward-
looking approach charts a promising path that enhances economic and industrial integration across
the country. By connecting multiple sectors within the value chain – from agriculture and food

manufacturing to transportation and logistics – it drives sustainable development, boosts productivity,
and advances economic diversification. This broader impact reinforces the UAE’s position as a
leading global hub for food industries, economic activity, and advanced manufacturing.”

H.E. said in his speech the event: “The food economic cluster aims to nurture and empower new
generations of highly skilled producers and farmers, equipped with world-class expertise and global
knowledge of food and agricultural practices. Over the next five years, we expect this model to

contribute AED 10 billion to the GDP, increase trade volumes by AED 15 billion, and create 20,000
job opportunities – all in line with the We the UAE 2031 vision to position the nation among the
world’s top ten countries in the Food Security Index.”

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