{
  "id": 13357445,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi Global Food Week records Dh6.9 billion in deals, 97 agreements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/abu-dhabi-global-food-week-records-dh6-9-billion-in-deals-97",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T06:53:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-global-food-week-records-dh69-billion-in-deals-97-agreements-1.500705448"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi's Global Food Week concluded as the largest edition in its history, drawing in 47,092 visitors over three days and generating a record-breaking Dh6.9 billion in business deals. The event, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, achieved a 17% increase in visitors and a 5% rise in deal value compared to the previous edition.\n\nThe programme featured 97 agreements signed by participants from 92 countries, including the return of the Global Food Security Summit and the 12th Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition. New initiatives such as the Abu Dhabi Honey Forum and the Yalla Feast programme were introduced. Dr Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Acting Director-General of ADAFSA, emphasized the event's role in building a sustainable food system, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing challenges like climate change, water scarcity, and supply chain disruptions.\n\nHamid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, credited wise leadership for the event's success, attributing the 17% increase in visitor numbers and 5% growth in deal value to the support and guidance received. The Global Food Security Summit focused on strengthening food systems through artificial intelligence, digital logistics, and private-sector investment, while the 12th Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition showcased the UAE's commitment to date palm cultivation and production.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi has concluded the largest edition in the history of Global Food Week, held under the patronage of His Highness 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). The event achieved record-breaking business results, with 97…",
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}