International delegates and pavilion leaders gathered at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on the second day of Global Food Week 2026 to commend the United Arab Emirates for its pivotal role in advancing global food security, fostering international cooperation, and accelerating sustainable agricultural technologies.
Held under the theme “Building Scalable Food Futures Together,” the flagship event is hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). Organised by ADNEC Group (a Modon company) in strategic partnership with ADAFSA, this year’s edition brings together 2,580 exhibitors from 92 countries to showcase cutting-edge developments in food production, supply chain resilience, and sustainable agriculture.
Key Highlights & International Insights
- India Focuses on Food Corridors & Supply Chains: Dr. C.B. Singh, Deputy Director General at India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), highlighted the strategic bilateral relationship between India and the UAE. Leading a delegation of nearly 10 exhibitors and five major trade associations, India is showcasing its immense production capabilities in grains, horticulture, dairy, and processed foods while targeting enhanced logistics and trade corridor partnerships.
- Kyrgyzstan Marks Fourth Consecutive Year: Asel Ibragimova, Head of Market Intelligence at ‘Kyrgyz Export’, revealed that 10 Kyrgyz companies returned to the event to present premium exports. Highlighted items include renowned white honey, fruit preserves, and deep-source natural mineral water extracted from up to 150 meters underground.
- Sri Lanka Champions Ceylon Tea & Sustainability: The Sri Lankan Pavilion features its world-renowned Ceylon tea varieties. Exhibitors emphasized the sector’s strict quality assurance standards and growing commitment to environmentally sustainable production practices.
- Kazakhstan Advances Livestock & Feed Solutions: Four leading Kazakh enterprises are featuring advanced animal-feed products designed to optimize sheep and livestock fattening to boost meat production alongside beverage and processed food ranges.
Pavilion Participation Breakdown
| Country Pavilion | Key Sectors & Featured Products | Strategic Objectives |
| India | Rice, fresh fruits, vegetables, horticulture, dairy, animal products | Expand direct market entry into the UAE, strengthen supply chain logistics, and deepen bilateral trade corridors. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Pure white honey, fruit preserves, natural mineral water | Leverage the UAE as a regional trade gateway to scale presence across the GCC and broader Middle East. |
| Sri Lanka | Green tea, black tea, specialized Ceylon tea blends | Showcase origin quality standards, promote sustainable tea cultivation, and establish new export partnerships via Abu Dhabi. |
| Kazakhstan | Livestock feed & fattening solutions, beverages, processed foods | Support regional meat production efficiency and form cross-border agricultural trade links. |
UAE as the Gateway to Global Supply Resiliency
Participating representatives unanimously emphasized Abu Dhabi’s growing stature as a regional hub for trade, re-export, and policy innovation. By combining a high-level policy platform with a massive commercial trade exhibition, Global Food Week 2026 continues to bridge the gap between decision-makers, smallholder farmer organizations, and private investors to secure resilient food systems for the future.
