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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.
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

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