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2/19/24, 1:45 PM Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programs and services at Gulfood 2024 | Web Release
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.

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

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