Gulfood: Sheikh Hamdan says Dubai is on track to achieve D33 goals

While touring the 28th edition of the Gulfood, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, highlighted that the city is on track to achieve the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Sheikh Hamdan, who also holds the position of the Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said Dubai is inching towards realising the ambitious vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai one of the top three cities in the world.

"As a pivotal commercial hub, Dubai is committed to provide platforms for diverse global industries to share knowledge, unlock new growth opportunities, and forge productive partnerships to accelerate development," Sheikh Hamdan highlighted.

"A city at the forefront of driving global economic progress, Dubai is a preferred venue for decision-makers, thought leaders and innovators across industries to gather together to discuss how they can chart new pathways for growth, enterprise and innovation."

Events like Gulfood showcases "the world-class infrastructure, connectivity, logistics capabilities and services that Dubai offers" and help unite world leaders in various sectors towards "shaping the future of the worldwide economy" by discussing "new ideas, trends and opportunities".

Today I toured Gulfood 2023, which has grown from 65 exhibitors in its first edition in 1987 to 5,000 exhibitors in its 28th edition. Gulfood’s emergence as the world’s largest trade show of its kind demonstrates Dubai’s growing role in shaping the future of vital global sectors pic.twitter.com/GU56lG3pHj

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) February 21, 2023

Pegged as the largest annual global food and beverage sourcing event in the world, Gulfood has recorded over 5,000 exhibitors this year, marking a 30 per cent increase in participation since 2021.