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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."

H.E. added: “The UAE’s food sector continues to grow steadily, with the number of
registered local and international food brands reaching 40,486 by the end of the first
half of this year. In 2024, the value of the UAE’s trade in food products rose to AED
148.6 billion, marking a 16.8% increase compared to AED 127.2 billion in 2023.
National food exports also grew by 10.9%, reaching AED 24.2 billion in 2024
compared to the previous year.”
His Excellency described the event as a valuable platform to forge new paths of
collaboration between UAE and Swiss food companies, particularly in developing
advanced food clusters and cutting-edge digital solutions. It also provides an
opportunity to examine Switzerland's food innovation ecosystem and identify its
prominent stakeholders, given Uzwil’s status as a key hub for innovation in the food
sector. His Excellency presented the opportunities offered by the UAE’s Food
Economic Cluster model, along with the investment enablers and expansion
potential tied to this vital sector.

The event featured a series of panel discussions and presentations highlighting the
importance of strengthening international partnerships and accelerating knowledge
exchange to foster innovation in the food sector. The sessions showcased global
initiatives aimed at building a sustainable food system and underscored
Switzerland’s influential role in international food innovation and its active
contribution to shaping the future of food clusters around the world.

The delegation also visited the Swiss Nutrition & Food Valley, a pioneering model of
food clusters dedicated to developing sustainable and effective food solutions in line
with the global Sustainable Development Goals. The Valley plays a vital role in
cementing Switzerland’s position as a global leader in sustainable nutrition,
innovation, and nutritional health.

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