His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory in Dubai Industrial City on Monday.
During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for advanced food industries through innovation, stronger production chains, and boosting the competitiveness of national products.
He noted that the dates industry is a successful example of turning the country’s agricultural heritage into a modern, high-value added sector that supports the economy and enhances food security.
Sheikh Mohammed added that the dates industry is part of the UAE’s identity and heritage, and its development reflects a vision of turning resources into sustainable opportunities.
Launched in 2004, the facility in Dubai Industrial City spans over 800,000 square feet, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, one of the market leaders for packaging and processing dates in the world.
Sheikh Mohammed also reviewed the global reach of the factory’s products, which are exported to 97 countries, with the US, the UK, and EU among the key markets.
The news comes after His Highness recently unveiled plans to build the world's largest date factory with the goal to "produce 150 million date-fortified food units annually, dedicated to children suffering from malnutrition and to combat hunger in less fortunate communities".
Mohammed bin Rashid visits Al Barakah Dates Factory, the world’s largest privately owned dates factory at Dubai Industrial City. Spanning over 800,000 square feet, the facility has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes and stands as a global leader in date processing… pic.twitter.com/nqUuvrfLfM
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