On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has highlighted that the UAE makes food safety a top priority aimed at enhancing sustainable national food security.
Dr. Al Dahak stated that the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is committed to cultivating a comprehensive framework of laws and regulations based on scientific principles, aligning with global best practices in this field.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment
“This year’s World Food Safety Day is held under the theme ‘Food Safety – Science in Action,’ which highlights the use of scientific knowledge as key to ensuring food safety, protecting society and driving well-being in a world experiencing rapid changes and increasing food challenges. Food safety is a shared national endeavor and an imperative for our future. The UAE has forged a robust foundation, building a flexible and modern legislative system, powered by advanced digital infrastructure, and strengthened by seamless integration across regulatory bodies, government, and the private sector. We continue to enhance our regulatory capabilities and update tracking and early warning mechanisms, ensuring food quality and safety from source to consumer, and further strengthening public trust in the national food system.”
The minister emphasized the importance of cooperation and coordination at both local and global levels to address the growing food-related challenges and upload the highest levels of food safety through the exchange of expertise.
Dr. Al Dahak further noted that the UAE is also dedicated to expanding international collaboration in food safety. The nation is ready to team up on global scale to launch initiatives that integrate food safety systems.
“The UAE is committed to continuing investment in knowledge, legislation, and innovation, propelling food safety to new heights and driving the nation’s vision for a healthy, safe, and food-secure future,” concluded Dr. Al Dahak.
