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Contents 1 L imited arable land and acute water shortage restricts agricultural production in the GCC region This backdrop makes the growth and outlook of the food sector a very important issue for the GCC countries A rising population and low domestic production means that the countries rely heavily on imports In addition disruptions in food imports in the past either due to policy restrictions by exporting countries or national reasons have sometimes affected the whole region Consequently the GCC governments have taken several initiatives to enhance food security in the region Given their limited food production capabilities the individual Food security An important issue in the GCC region EDITORIAL Dr Peter Göpfrich CEO German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce AHK governments are increasingly focusing on developing long term relations with food producing nations globally In addition significant investments are being made towards developing the food processing sector in the region As a result of these measures the GCC countries are gradually emerging as major food processing and re export destinations among which the UAE is in a leading position due to its strategic location and excellent logistical infrastructure In this issue of MAJLIS we will shed some light on the possibilities of cooperation and exchange between Germany and the Gulf countries in this field CONTENTS 02 INTERVIEWMazen Khourdaji 04 ANNOUNCEMENTAHK facilitates new partnership 06 FOCUSThe Gulf food market trends opportunities and challenges 20 GERMANYBavaria a land of beauty drama and productivity 26 QATARThe region s prolific food sector 27 OMANFood security 30 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Companies in the food and beverage sector 32 INSIDE AHK What s keeping us busy 38 TRADE FAIRSExciting events lined up for the year To advertise in MAJLIS call 971 4 447 0100 or send an email to info ahkuae com The articles data and prognoses published in this issue of MAJLIS have been carefully researched News and articles are based on press releases in cooperation with our partners as well as assistant authors MAJLIS does not explicitly guarantee the accuracy dependence topicality and usability of the articles Editor in chief Editors Media marketing services Copyright Supported by Dr Peter Göpfrich Sruthi Sreedharan Katharina Didszuhn CPI Media Group German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce AHK