Dubai Industrial City has announced its participation in the upcoming “Gulfood 2026,” set to take place from January 26 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Expo Dubai exhibition centre.
As one of the ten specialized business complexes under the Tecom Group, Dubai Industrial City is participating in Gulfood to highlight the significant role it has played over the past two decades in enhancing the capabilities of the food and beverage sector.
The city is currently home to over 1,100 businesses, including 350 operational factories representing many leading global and regional enterprises such as “Patchi,” “Baraka Dates,” and India’s “Himalaya Wellness,” which is in the process of establishing its first manufacturing facility for herbal medicines and dietary supplements outside India within Dubai Industrial City.
Saeed Abu Shawareb, Executive Vice President of the Tecom Group – Industrial Sector, stated that the UAE and Dubai’s integrated approach to sustainable development through innovation plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the global food sector. He emphasized: “In Dubai Industrial City, we are committed to supporting and empowering innovators in the food and beverage industry, which strengthens the UAE and Dubai’s position as a global leader in this field. We reaffirm our dedication to providing a comprehensive industrial environment that fosters innovation, enabling manufacturing companies to expand their operations and contribute to the economic growth of the UAE and Dubai, in line with the objectives of the ‘Project 300 Billion’ initiative, the National Food Security Strategy 2051, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.”
Business Environment
During its participation in “Gulfood 2026,” Dubai Industrial City will showcase its integrated business environment, supported by a robust logistics service network and its strategic location near Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, major road networks, and the Union Railways freight station. This positions it as an ideal hub for food and beverage companies to grow and expand their businesses both locally and globally. This leading industrial ecosystem offers advanced infrastructure that meets the needs of various sectors, including industrial land, storage units, and logistics services. Dubai Industrial City is characterized by its smart design that promotes innovation and growth, featuring six industrial zones focused on vital economic sectors such as basic metals, machinery, natural resources, food and beverages, transportation, and chemicals.