Organizers of World Food Week in the UAE say that the total transactions recorded at the event reached AED6.2 billion, representing a 59 percent growth compared to the previous edition’s AED3.9 billion.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has reported a 19% increase in food and beverage exports from the UAE in the first half of 2024, forecasting that the sector’s revenue will reach $38.3 billion (AED 141 billion).