UAE – The official representative body of the UAE’s food and beverage sector, the UAE Restaurant Group (UAERG), held what it described as a successful and informative open day on September 9 at the Dubai Chambers Headquarters.
The event was held in collaboration with Dubai Chambers.
The open day united industry leaders, government representatives and other stakeholders to engage in latest trends and opportunities in the food and beverage sector.
It featured a series of informative sessions, including a keynote speech by Maha Al Gargawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers.
In the speech, Al Gargawi reiterated the extensive support available to players in the sector from more than 100 business groups operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
She emphasized this unexploited support provides invaluable resources for the growth and development of the industry.
Leading food and beverage brands like Moishi, MAD Hospitality Society, S’ya Tea, and Shahenshah Kulf showcased their products with a variety of samples available for attendees in the breakout room.
The open day also hosted key government officials, including representatives from Dubai Municipality, Dubai Economy and Tourism, and Dubai Police, who addressed critical topics such as delivery rider safety and the latest regulatory updates for restaurants.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where those attending engaged with the industry players and speakers, albeit followed by closing remarks from Tapan Vaidya, CEO of PJP Investments Group and Treasurer of UAERG, who provided an optimistic outlook for the future of the food and beverage sector.
Maha Al Gargawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, reflected on the success of the event by saying, “The success of this open day reflects the strength of our food and beverage community here in Dubai.”
“By bringing together key stakeholders from across the industry with UAERG, we are fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation that will drive sustainable growth. It is through collective effort and shared vision that we can build a robust ecosystem and position Dubai as a leading global culinary destination.“
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