DP World and multinational agribusiness Al Dahra Holding have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop end-to-end supply chain solutions for food and agricultural commodities, targeting both the GCC and global markets.
The agreement comes against a pressing backdrop: the UAE imports approximately 85 to 90 percent of its food, making resilient, integrated supply chains a strategic national priority. The MOU establishes a framework to address that vulnerability at scale.
Under the partnership, both companies will explore dedicated port and logistics infrastructure for importing, storing, processing, and distributing food commodities across the GCC. Plans also include cold chain and warehousing solutions for perishable goods, joint investments in free zone operations, and the development of agri-food processing hubs, particularly in Abu Dhabi.
The collaboration will also look to expand global sourcing corridors across Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas, while deploying technology-driven tools including digital platforms, traceability systems, and smart logistics solutions to boost efficiency and transparency across the supply chain.
Regulatory alignment, covering food safety standards and customs processes, is also on the agenda to ease cross-border trade flows.
Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO of DP World, said the partnership reflects the company's commitment to building sustainable global supply chains by combining logistics capabilities with Al Dahra's agribusiness expertise.
Arnoud van den Berg, Group CEO of Al Dahra, said the collaboration would strengthen the company's ability to source, move, and distribute essential food commodities reliably and at scale.
The MOU signals a broader push by both organisations to future-proof regional food systems through integrated infrastructure, sourcing diversification, and smarter logistics.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
