First edition of the World Food Security Summit to showcase solutions to end hunger

Abu Dhabi will host the World Food Security Summit for the first time at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 26 and 27 November.

The summit, which is part of the activities of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week (ADAFSW), seeks to attract a range of experts and decision-makers to discuss innovative solutions for strengthening the global food security system.

This will support international efforts to eliminate hunger and enhance the UAE’s position as a platform for managing dialogues, discussions, and initiatives in global food security. The World Food Security Summit will address national, regional, and international issues, providing a platform to exchange best practices and innovations in the food security sector.

The move is granted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, vice president of the UAE, 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),

Organised by ADNEC Group, in strategic partnership with ADAFSA, and UAE F&B Manufacturing Group (FBMG) as a knowledge partner, the summit aims to encourage dialogue and practical steps towards building a sustainable global food system and eradicating hunger.

Commenting on the launch, His Excellency Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, director-general of ADAFSA, said: “Food security is a major global challenge requiring the combined efforts and cooperation of all stakeholders worldwide to find innovative solutions to end hunger, a key UN Sustainable Development Goal.”

Al Ameri continued: “The summit will bring together a distinguished group of the world’s leading food security experts, alongside officials from both public and private sectors, and civil society leaders, to discuss ways of bolstering food security.”

His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, managing director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “The summit’s strategic importance is amplified by its timing alongside ADIFE and the ADDPE, both of which are organised by ADNEC Group. Together, they form a comprehensive system that showcases the latest innovations and technologies in the sector. They also facilitate the establishment of strategic partnerships between major global and local companies, and attract a constellation of experts and specialists from around the world. This ultimately contributes to the UAE’s efforts to take a leading role in this vital sector on a global scale.”

Saleh Lootah, chairman of FBMG, expressed his pride in the strategic partnership with ADAFSA and ADNEC Group to organise the inaugural World Food Security Summit, which will take place over two days in conjunction with ADAFSW.

He added that the summit will include several themes and discussion sessions that will attract a select group of government officials, decision-makers, experts, and specialists from around the world to discuss the most prominent challenges facing this vital sector and find innovative solutions that contribute to reducing hunger.

The first edition of the World Food Security Summit will be incorporated into ADAFSW activities. This coincides with the third edition of ADIFE 2024 and the tenth edition of ADDPE 2024. These events are organised by Capital Events, the event organising arm of ADNEC Group. Record participation from major global companies specialising in these vital sectors is anticipated, alongside the launch of several new accompanying events.

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