Blitz Bureau
SHEIKH Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice- President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), affirmed that the UAE places sustainability and innovation at the heart of its efforts to promote global food security and strives to strengthen strategic partnerships with brotherly and friendly countries. He said that these efforts stem from the UAE’s firm belief in the importance of international cooperation to meet the increasing challenges in this vital field.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Global Food Week (GFW), he said, “Food security is a cornerstone of sustainable development and stability. The UAE is committed to adopting the latest innovations and developing innovative solutions to address the climate challenges that impact food supply chains.”
The event, organised by ADNEC Group and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, brought together international stakeholders who addressed the critical issues in agricultural sustainability and climate change.
The centrepiece of the week, the Global Food Security Summit, was attended by international speakers at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre. Running parallel to the summit, the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition displayed cutting-edge developments in food technology and sustainability, featuring over 660 exhibitors from more than 70 countries. A highlight of the exhibition is the Future Food Museum, which demonstrates zero-waste practices and innovations in food design.
