2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries participate in the 11th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai.

Dubai, October 23, 2025 – Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, whose eleventh session begins on the 4th of next November at the Dubai World Trade Center and lasts for three days with the participation of 2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries, is witnessing an exceptional growth of 32 percent compared to its previous edition, confirming Dubai’s position as a global center for reshaping the map of food production and attracting investments, talents and modern technologies.

Within 21 halls, the exhibition covers the entire production value chain, which includes components, manufacturing, packaging, supply chain solutions, control and automation.

This rapid growth comes in light of the transformation of the Middle East region into a global destination for the food industry, and in response to the restructuring of global supply chains in light of the tendency of manufacturers to move their operations near the UAE due to its advanced logistical infrastructure, open trade corridors, and advanced industrial policies, while Dubai’s classification as the best global destination for foreign direct investment projects reinforces its pioneering role in supporting the industrial economy based on Knowledge.

Mark Napier, Vice President of Exhibition Management at the Dubai World Trade Centre, said: “Dubai today occupies an ideal position to lead industrial transformation globally. In light of the pioneering role that the UAE plays in adopting artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector and in line with the objectives of the (300 Billion Project), the country is leading a new era of advanced and smart production, and the Gulfood Manufacturing Exhibition is at the heart of this development, as its exceptional growth reflects the role of the region.” A pivotal center for artificial intelligence-based manufacturing.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most prominent drivers of industrial growth in the region, with a compound annual adoption rate of 43.65 percent until 2033, making the Middle East and North Africa one of the fastest growing regions in the field of smart manufacturing.

The Gulf Cooperation Council governments have committed to pumping investments exceeding US$3.8 billion into the food technology and agricultural innovation sectors to achieve food security and enhance local manufacturing capabilities.

This year’s edition witnesses the participation of 90 percent of the most prominent international brands such as Cargill, GEA Middle East, Givaudan Suisse SA, Novonesis, Tetra Pak, IMCD, Multivac Middle East FZ and SIG, along with a number of new innovators, which reflects the attractiveness of Dubai as a global destination that combines investment And innovation in the food sector.

Sean Sims, Global Vice President of Automation and Solutions Division at Tetra Pak, confirmed that the Gulfood Manufacturing Exhibition represents a pivotal platform for showcasing the latest automation and digitization solutions in the sector. He said: “We are proud this year to launch our new global portfolio of advanced automation solutions that aim to accelerate the readiness of smart factories to adopt artificial intelligence and will contribute to enabling producers in the region to digitize their operations.” Making optimal use of resources and driving sustainable growth.

As part of the exhibition’s agenda, the FoodTech Summit will host a group of experts and innovators from major companies such as Mars, Titan Capital, Unilever, and Hive Capital, to discuss the future of food technology financing, cold chain safety technologies, and alternative proteins, in addition to reviewing the major transformations in live supply chains. And production.

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