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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

Abu Dhabi, 11 July 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. 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 in the food 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

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