Localisation and technology adoption vital for UAE to achieve food security, says Abdulla Al Salah, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade

Localisation and technology adoption vital for UAE to achieve food security, says Abdulla Al Salah, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade

- H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy UAE delivers the opening address

- Over 700 industry leaders are participating in the two-day Forum, which highlights key initiatives for sustainability and inclusive growth, creating opportunities for women, and fostering youth entrepreneurship within the F&B industry

Dubai, UAE: The third edition of the Future Food Forum, kicked off today at the Grand Hyatt Dubai deliberating on key initiatives taken by the food and beverage sector in ensuring future sustainability and food security. The event, organised and hosted by the UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Business Group in strategic partnership with Dubai Chamber and Food Tech Valley, featured key government officials and business leaders discussing strategies to transform the future of the UAE’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.

H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy UAE delivered the opening address underlining the need for the UAE to improve local food production and technology adoption in the sector. He said that the UAE is the world’s second-largest reexport market for agriculture and processed food in the world after the US and plays a vital role in maintaining food and agricultural supply in the region. Home to many nationalities, the country has a large number