UAE plans up to five alternative food supply sources to safeguard against disruptions
Dubai: The UAE is strengthening its food security system by diversifying import sources, expanding domestic production and developing strategic reserves, with plans to secure between three and five alternative suppliers for each major food category to protect supplies against disruptions. The approach is part of the National Food Security Strategy 2051, which seeks to ensure the continued…
The UAE is taking steps to bolster its food security system by diversifying import sources, expanding domestic production, and developing strategic reserves. As part of the National Food Security Strategy 2051, the country aims to secure between three and five alternative suppliers for each major food category to protect supplies against disruptions.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment emphasized that the strength of a food security system lies in its ability to maintain supplies under pressure, taking into account factors such as the diversity of suppliers, strategic stock levels, and the efficiency of transport and storage.
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