After initial concerns about potential listeria monocytogenes contamination, MOCCAE collaborated with UAE regulatory authorities to take precautionary steps
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Dubai Municipality now has over 26,000 food establishments
Dubai Municipality has more than 26,000 food establishments
Dubai Municipality highlights integrated digital programmes for food sector at Gulfood 2024
Its digital services contribute to enhancing the availability of flexible, sustainable, and integrated food supply chains in the emirate
Agritech firm FarmERP announces AI, machine learning food software to improve Middle East food security
The venture is gearing up to raise top dollars to fund its game-changing plans for the sector, which it hopes will be transformed to a potentially high-profit sector with the help of cutting edge tech solutions
China bans all Japan seafood amid Fukushima nuclear wastewater controversy: Report
China placed the ban after it was revealed that radioactive Fukushima wastewater was being released into the Pacific ocean
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant over hygiene, food safety violations
The authority had previously inspected the restaurant, where multiple food safety violations were found
Abu Dhabi announces major food safety campaign, 6,900 establishments rated
6,900 Abu Dhabi food establishments to carry Zadna Rating stickers
UAE announces 2023 Ramadan food safety clampdown
UAE food safety inspectors launch hygiene and safety inspection campaign
Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia seizes 11 tons of food products over safety violations
Most of the violations were due to poor storage, products of unknown origin, and the tampering of nutrition labels, among others
Ramadan 2023: Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed launches 1 billion meals campaign
The Dubai ruler said that one out of every ten people in the world suffers from hunger
Food security in a changing world
New agritech solutions are revolutionising the industry and tackling issues from food security to climate change. UK companies are leading the way
Abu Dhabi to impose seven kinds of penalties against food safety violators
From warning notices to permanent closure, new resolution gives ADAFSA powers to inspect and monitor that set standards are followed
Abu Dhabi’s Zadna Rating app to evaluate food outlet safety scores
It is an electronic platform, enabling residents and visitors to view food outlets compliance score, and improve their experience in Abu Dhabi
Think before you eat… SEHHI launched in Abu Dhabi for informed food choice
The new Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre program to promote healthier choices by raising awareness and spreading information in food outlets, restaurants and other places
Abu Dhabi to raise sustainability targets, reduce groundwater use in new 4-year agriculture plan
The new strategy also outlines a future roadmap for establishing sustainable food systems and measures to address the sector’s challenges
UAE leads strong charge to fix broken food systems, feed millions, and address climate change, Minister says
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, explains why it has become increasingly critical to spur local production, agri-tech innovation, and support the ease of doing business in order to overcome food security challenges while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Affordability and wellness likely to drive future Gulf food sector sales
Consumers are increasingly seeking value for money products, prompting many retailers to revise their portfolio