Sharjah Chamber discusses present and future state of food sector to support UAE’s food security

Sharjah Chamber discusses present and future state of food sector to support UAE’s food security

SHARJAH, 16th May, 2023 (WAM) -- The newly restructured Foodstuff Trade and Industry Sector Business Group, operating under the umbrella of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has organised its first meeting on Tuesday to discuss the group's mission and the pivotal role its members can play in fostering productive communication between sector investors, workers, the chamber, and relevant government agencies.

Held at the chamber's headquarters, the meeting discussed Sharjah's food sector's current state and prospective future.

The attendees explored potential avenues for expanding exports, along with strategies for monitoring international markets to bolster local production. Additionally, they identified potential obstacles within the sector and brainstormed practical solutions to these challenges.

A significant portion of the discussion was also dedicated to reinforcing efforts to further the UAE's strategic objectives in achieving and maintaining food security. The group emphasised the country's advantageous position, built on its advanced logistics infrastructure, robust international trade relations, and innovative strategies in this field.

The meeting was attended by Abdul Aziz Shattaf, Assistant Director-General for the Communications and Business Sector; Jamal Saeed Buzangal, Director of Corporate Communications; Mohammed Itani, Chairman of the Foodstuff Trade and Industry Sector Business Group, and members of the group, including Fatima Al Shehhi,