Almarai reaffirmed its leadership position in the food and beverage sector by participating as a “Founding Partner” at the Future Food Forum 2025, held on September 23–24 at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. The forum took place under the patronage of His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE, and welcomed senior government officials and leaders from the private sector.
Commenting on the participation, Mr Faisal Al Fahadi, Executive Vice President of Communication and Corporate Affairs at Almarai, stated:
“Almarai’s participation in the Future Food Forum 2025 underscores our commitment to innovation as a core driver of sustainable growth. It reflects our central role in supporting food security and advancing digital transformation within the food and beverage industry. This forum demonstrates our vision as a leading Saudi company that contributes to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by developing resilient supply chains, implementing sustainable solutions, and investing in advanced technologies that strengthen consumer trust and enhance the industry’s competitiveness both locally and globally.”
Eng. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Abu Al-Ghaith, the Executive Vice President of Quality and Support Services at Almarai, attended the forum alongside over 100 speakers from government entities and global companies. The discussions centered on key strategic topics, including industrial competitiveness, comprehensive economic partnership agreements, sustainability, and digital transformation. During the forum, Eng. Abu Al-Ghaith participated in a session titled “Guardians of Trust: The Next Generation of Food Safety and Quality.” In this session, he discussed innovations in AI-enhanced testing, automated pathogen detection, and integrated digital systems designed to ensure food safety and enhance consumer confidence.
Almarai’s participation in the Future Food Forum 2025 highlights its significant presence at other major global events, such as Gulfood 2025 in Dubai and the Saudi Food Expo 2025 in Riyadh. This involvement reinforces Almarai’s position as a strategic partner committed to promoting sustainable growth and advancing the food and beverage sector.
