The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has held discussions with the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group to explore ways to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector while ensuring the steady flow of food imports into the emirate.

The meeting, attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on the priorities of companies operating in the fruit and vegetable trade and examined practical measures to diversify sourcing markets and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Participants also discussed strategies to support market stability and improve operational efficiency as businesses adapt to evolving global trade conditions.

Representatives from the business group highlighted the strength of Dubai’s commercial environment, noting that the emirate’s business ecosystem enables companies to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions and maintain the availability of essential goods.

They also commended the strong collaboration between the public and private sectors and the government’s ongoing efforts to support the business community.

Lootah stated: “Dubai Chambers is dedicated to ensuring business activities across all sectors continue to evolve with the highest levels of resilience and efficiency to meet changing conditions effectively. We are committed to strengthening engagement with Business Groups and Business Councils, monitoring the latest developments, and coordinating with the relevant government entities to develop practical solutions to challenges that safeguard competitiveness and reinforce Dubai’s role in global trade flows.”

The meeting forms part of a broader series of engagements being organised by the chamber with business groups and business councils to evaluate current market conditions, anticipate future developments, and strengthen sector readiness in response to global changes.

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