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2/19/24, 1:45 PM Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programs and services at Gulfood 2024 - Middle East News 247
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.

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