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2/19/24, 1:43 PM Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programs and services at Gulfood 2024
communities from food risks. H.E. further pointed out that this will contribute to enhancing
Dubai’s status as a role model for global cities and achieving the objectives of the

Emirate's Food Security Strategy.

Al Hajri said: “During our participation at Gulfood Exhibition, we will showcase our efforts
in guaranteeing food safety and quality as well as our cutting-edge digital services that

facilitate import, export, and registration operations for food products and shipments.

These digital services contribute to enhancing the availability of flexible, sustainable, and
integrated food supply chains. It also enhances our efforts in educating food enterprises,

traders, and suppliers about the most recent safety standards, food specifications, and
environmental sustainability, thereby ensuring their implementation.”

Dubai Food System Excellence Program

Dubai Food Systems Excellence Program, the most recent initiative to recognize the best
food establishments in the application of integrated standards of food safety, nutrition,

environmental sustainability, community responsibility, digitization, and innovation, will be
reviewed by the Municipality during Gulfood.

The program’s objectives include consolidating Dubai's position as a major hub for global

trade, encouraging food businesses to distinguish themselves, as well as upholding a
sustainable system of food, health, and environment to improve the quality of life.

Additionally, it targets food outlets in the Emirate of Dubai that are classified as restaurants

and snack preparation facilities, including local restaurants and cafeterias in hotels and
public places.

IRS System for Import, Export, and Registration Services

Dubai Municipality will further review its services for food merchants and suppliers, which
offers them access to IRS to streamline import and export procedures and track food

products. In addition, the Municipality will also promote practices that minimize food loss

and waste in the Emirate during its participation at the event, in addition to increasing
customer understanding of the regulations, processes, and transactions associated with

food shipments.

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