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Dubai Food Imports Hit 8 Million Ton in 2021

People shop at a supermarket in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020. - REUTERS/Christopher Pike
People shop at a supermarket in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020. - REUTERS/Christopher Pike
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Dubai Food Imports Hit 8 Million Ton in 2021

People shop at a supermarket in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020. - REUTERS/Christopher Pike
People shop at a supermarket in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020. - REUTERS/Christopher Pike

Dubai has imported eight million tons of food during 2021 and re-exported 6.277 million shipments through all its ports, a Dubai Municipality press release revealed Thursday.

Food exports amounted to 3.272 tons to 157 countries last year after verifying their safety and compliance with food safety standards and requirements. This came after Dubai issued 78,812 food export health certificates.

Director of Food Safety Department in Dubai Municipality Sultan Al Taher said that these efforts comply with the municipality's responsibility for the continued flow of food imports to Dubai's markets and ensure the smooth flow of their passage through the ports following strict procedures, state news agency WAM reported.

"All food items must be registered within the regulatory system subject to the provisions of food control regarding local and imported foodstuff," he added.

"This ensures that the food reaches the consumer within the approved standards and specifications and helps control the follow-up of food."

According to Al Taher, all types of food are registered electronically through a global system that controls imported and locally produced foods in the emirate.

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Unprecedented Participation Expected at International Mining Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday

Ali Al-Mutairi, general supervisor of the conference (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Ali Al-Mutairi, general supervisor of the conference (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Unprecedented Participation Expected at International Mining Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday

Ali Al-Mutairi, general supervisor of the conference (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Ali Al-Mutairi, general supervisor of the conference (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh is preparing to host the fourth edition of the International Mining Conference on Tuesday under the patronage of King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz.
This year’s event has drawn an unprecedented number of participants, with over 20,000 registrations. It will feature the attendance of global CEOs, industry leaders, and executives from related sectors, who will gather to tackle the mining sector’s key challenges and offer innovative, sustainable solutions to advance the industry’s future.
Ali Al-Mutairi, general supervisor of the conference, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the conference, running from January 14 to 16, will kick off with the fourth International Ministerial Meeting on Mining Affairs. The meeting will host senior government representatives from 85 countries, along with 50 leaders from multilateral organizations, NGOs, and business associations.
This year’s edition introduces several groundbreaking initiatives, including a “Knowledge Exchange Day,” which will serve as a platform to share the latest advancements in geology, technology, and sustainability.
Al-Mutairi also revealed that the event will host the first “Centers of Excellence and Technology Meeting,” designed to establish a regional network to develop expertise and accelerate innovation in mining.
Additionally, the second meeting of leaders from international geological survey organizations will take place, featuring prominent institutions such as the US Geological Survey, the British Geological Survey, the French Geological Survey, and the Finnish Geological Survey. This meeting aims to enhance global collaboration and leverage advanced technologies to drive sector development.
The conference is expected to see the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding between local and international stakeholders, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to establishing itself as a global mining hub. The event further supports efforts to foster international cooperation and sustainable development in this vital sector.
Over 250 prominent speakers, including senior executives and experts, will participate in this year’s conference. Their contributions will open avenues for international partnerships and help explore strategic investment opportunities in mining.
Under the theme “Achieving Impact,” the conference continues the international dialogue on the future of mining and minerals, with the aim to strengthen global cooperation to meet energy transition goals and advance modern industries.
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s vision to position mining as a cornerstone of its national economy, the event will address critical topics such as exploration, technological innovation, sustainability, and value-added chains. The event highlights the country’s ongoing efforts to empower the mining sector and ensure it serves as a key pillar of economic growth and diversification.