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exhibitions to be held from February 19 to 23 at Dubai World Trade Centre, to review its

integrated digital programs and services aimed at enhancing Dubai’s food sector.

The event, which is set to host over 5,500 exhibitors, will serve as an innovative platform for
the Municipality to showcase its relentless efforts to enhance food safety and quality in the

Emirate of Dubai.

H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, highlighted the significance of

the Municipality’s participation in Gulfood Exhibition, which is one of the biggest events that

brings together food and beverage communities around the world. H.E. added that the

exhibition is an annual forum for sharing expertise and knowledge in the field to gain a
comprehensive 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.

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