ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), and Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), in collaboration with Silal Group, conducted a field visit to Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (ADCOOP), the retail arm of MAIR Group, as part of the emirate's ongoing efforts to safeguard strategic food security and supply chains, and to reinforce the availability of essential goods and the stability of prices in the market.
The visit was attended by Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED); Dr Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA); Mohamed Munif Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Registeration Authority (ADRA), Dhafer Rashid Al Qasimi, Group CEO of Silal Group; Nehayan Hamad Alameri, Managing Director and Group CEO of Mair Group; Humaid Al Rumaithi, CEO of Food Security at Silal Group; and a number of senior managers and officials.
The visit included key discussions on the efforts of Silal Group and its partners to reinforce the nation's robust strategic reserves, guaranteeing sustainable access to essential food commodities and maintaining operational resilience.
In addition to the assessment of ongoing operational efficiency across storage and distribution, a full review of the product lifecycle was done to ensure alignment with the highest standards of quality and food safety.
The officials also evaluated the level of coordination and integration between relevant entities, as well as their adherence to approved operational standards to sustain performance and efficiency, in order to reinforce supply chain resilience and ensure the continuous, efficient flow of goods.
The visit underscored the nation’s commitment to market transparency and price stability, proactively addressing unjustified practices that could affect market balance. This strategic focus aims to enhance consumer confidence and guarantee the continuous availability of goods.
It also emphasised the continued cooperation between government entities and the private sector to enhance market readiness and ensure the sustainability of food security at all times and under all conditions.