Dubai dates factory visit highlights UAE food industry growth and global leadership in production and exports.
DUBAI: Dubai dates factory visit by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted the country’s growing strength in advanced food industries and global production capabilities.
During his visit to Al Barakah Dates Factory in Dubai Industrial City, Sheikh Mohammed reviewed operations at the world’s largest privately owned dates processing facility. Spanning over 800,000 square feet, the factory has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes and exports to nearly 100 countries.
The Dubai dates factory visit underscores the UAE’s strategy to transform traditional sectors into modern, high-value industries. Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that the dates industry reflects how the country is turning its agricultural heritage into a globally competitive sector.
He also highlighted the importance of innovation.
The Dubai dates factory visit showcased how advanced technologies, efficient production systems and strong supply chains are helping boost national products and expand their global reach. Key export markets include the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Food security remains a priority.
Sheikh Mohammed noted that investment in the food sector plays a vital role in strengthening economic resilience and improving quality of life. The Dubai dates factory visit also highlighted humanitarian efforts linked to the industry, including initiatives to combat malnutrition globally.
During the tour, he was briefed on production processes, packaging and the factory’s wide product range by founder Saleem Mohammed and Managing Director Yousuf Saleem Mohammed.
Located within Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group, the facility benefits from strong logistics connectivity through major transport hubs.
The Dubai dates factory visit reflects the UAE’s continued push to build a sustainable, innovation-driven food ecosystem with global impact.
