Dr Sultan Al Jaber's tour was part of a series of visits conducted by the minister to industrial cities in the Emirates to review companies, factories and production lines.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, visits the headquarters of Al Dahra Group in Khalifa Industrial City in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Dr Al Jaber was briefed on how companies such as Al Dahra Group are vital not only in strengthening the UAE’s position as a global industrial centre, but also in the country’s overall food security strategy.
Al Dahra Group specialises in the cultivation and trading of animal feed and essential foods such as rice, fruit and vegetables, and runs the largest rice factory in the Middle East.
It operates in more than 20 countries and caters to more than 45 markets in Asia and the Middle East, employing more than 5,000 people.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber said: 'The agricultural sector is one of the vital sectors, given its pivotal role in strengthening national food security.'
As part of his visit, Dr Al Jaber was briefed on Al Dahra Group's development plans and expansion opportunities.
Dr Al Jaber was accompanied by Omar Al Suwaidi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Captain Mohamed Al Shamsi, managing director and group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Ports.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber's tour was part of a series of visits conducted by the minister to industrial cities in the Emirates to review companies, factories and production lines.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, visits the headquarters of Al Dahra Group in Khalifa Industrial City in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Dr Al Jaber was briefed on how companies such as Al Dahra Group are vital not only in strengthening the UAE’s position as a global industrial centre, but also in the country’s overall food security strategy.
Al Dahra Group specialises in the cultivation and trading of animal feed and essential foods such as rice, fruit and vegetables, and runs the largest rice factory in the Middle East.
It operates in more than 20 countries and caters to more than 45 markets in Asia and the Middle East, employing more than 5,000 people.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber said: 'The agricultural sector is one of the vital sectors, given its pivotal role in strengthening national food security.'
As part of his visit, Dr Al Jaber was briefed on Al Dahra Group's development plans and expansion opportunities.
Dr Al Jaber was accompanied by Omar Al Suwaidi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Captain Mohamed Al Shamsi, managing director and group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Ports.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber's tour was part of a series of visits conducted by the minister to industrial cities in the Emirates to review companies, factories and production lines.
