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2/19/24, 1:44 PM Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programs and services at Gulfood 2024
understanding of global and future trends, latest industry developments, production, circulation and
food and beverages.

H.E. Al Hajri stated that the exhibition will serve as an ideal opportunity to shed light on the
Municipality’s efforts to create a sustainable food system in Dubai while safeguarding 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.

The customer’s journey with IRS entails several steps, including securing license, registering the
company on the Municipality's website, evaluating food products, submitting import application on
the import and export system, requesting the arrival of the shipment at the port of entry, and
transporting it to the port control office for inspection and release.

Furthermore, it includes staff members’ receipt and inspection of the shipment, the release of the
shipment from the port, its arrival at the importer’s warehouse, the collection of samples, the
laboratory inspection of the product, and ultimately the product’s access to the local market.

Dubai Municipality is committed to developing programs and launching initiatives to strengthen
Dubai’s food sector and achieve self-sufficiency and food security. The Municipality constantly
monitors the food sector to guarantee that the Emirate has access to the best materials and products
of high food safety and quality.

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