DP World, Jafza to take part in Gulfood 2021

DP World, Jafza to take part in Gulfood 2021

DUBAI / WAM

DP World, UAE Region and its flagship trade and logistics hub, Jafza, are set to participate in Gulfood 2021, scheduled to take place from February 21-25 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The entities will shed light on their wide range of incentives and the enhanced F&B trade enabling capabilities of their logistics hub, including Jebel Ali Port and Jafza. The F&B industry in the UAE has established its importance with a consistent uptick in business and DP World, UAE Region has been a key contributor to its growth with the foodstuff, livestock and agricultural products sector in Jafza valued at AED13.3 billion. Supporting over 4,700 customers, the free zone hosts over 550 companies from more than 70 countries.

Its world-class business ecosystem consists of partners capable of trading sugar, beverages, meat, cocoa, dairy produce, fruits and nuts, coffee, tea, and spices. Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, and CEO, Jafza said, "The F&B sector has been integral to our success, especially considering its rapid growth in the country. In 2020, Dubai's external food trade volumes reached nine million tonnes in the first half of the year, representing AED32 billion in total, whereas Dubai's