Reported: 4 November 2026
Dubai, 4 November 2026: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the 12th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing at Dubai World Trade Centre.
According to Dubai Media Office, the visit took place during the exhibition’s dates of 3 to 5 November. The event is presented as a regional platform bringing together food manufacturing, technology and ingredient specialists.
The press statement says Sheikh Mohammed highlighted food security and manufacturing as two pillars of the UAE’s comprehensive development strategy. He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening advanced manufacturing capabilities and using technology and innovation to improve food production efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability.
Gulfood Manufacturing is described as running alongside three major industry events: GulfHost, ISM Middle East and Private Label Middle East. Together, the combined exhibitions are said to host 2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries, under the theme “Powering Food Security Through Manufacturing Innovation”.
Dubai Media Office also states that Sheikh Mohammed toured the exhibition and was briefed on solutions and products showcased by UAE and international companies, including developments in food processing and ingredient development, packaging technologies, automation and advanced manufacturing systems.
Source: Dubai Media Office.