UAE tops MENA food security index

UAE tops MENA food security index

UAE - The UAE ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2022, issued by Economist Impact, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has revealed.

The new ranking compares with the third place in the region for the year 2021. Globally, the UAE reached 23rd place, marking an improvement of 12 points on previous year.

According to the index, the UAE ranked first of all MENA countries in the overall food security index and in the food availability indicator, and second in food quality and safety.

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “Strengthening food security is a strategic priority for the UAE. To achieve this objective, we have adopted an integrated approach that includes the implementation of national strategies and the creation of an enabling legislative and regulatory framework.”

The comprehensive National Food Security Strategy 2051 aims to develop sustainable food systems by using modern technologies, supporting local production, building international partnerships to diversify food sources, and enacting laws and policies that improve nutrition and reduce food waste with the aim of ensuring food security under any circumstances. The strategy seeks to boost the UAE’s ranking in