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Dubai to develop mega hub for fruit, vegetable trade

Wednesday, 10 July 2024 15:32

By ARN News Staff

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Dubai has unveiled plans to develop the world's largest logistics hub for foodstuff, fruit and vegetable trade.

Under the project, the current size of Dubai's fruit and vegetable market will be doubled, and it will be linked to global markets.

Dubai Municipality and DP World have teamed up to develop the project.

The market, which will be operated and managed by DP World, will create new economic opportunities and enhance Dubai's attractiveness as a trade hub.

I witnessed the signing of an agreement between Dubai Municipality and DP World to develop the world's largest logistics Hub for Foodstuffs, Fruit and vegetable Trade, linking it to global markets, and doubling the current size of the fruit and vegetable market under the… pic.twitter.com/Uvu9SZ3b1S
— Maktoum Bin Mohammed (@MaktoumMohammed) July 10, 2024

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