Dubai, UAE — Qahwa World
The UAE Restaurant Group (UAERG) held its first board meeting of 2026 on January 9, welcoming representatives from the Ministry of Economy & Tourism for a strategic briefing on initiatives supporting the future of the UAE’s food and beverage sector.
Discussions focused on strengthening public-private collaboration, supporting economic growth, advancing tourism clusters, and accelerating practical sustainability initiatives across restaurant operations. Key areas included food waste reduction, resource efficiency, and the potential for used cooking oil collection to support lower-carbon fuel production.
UAERG members highlighted the importance of aligning existing industry practices with national frameworks and supporting pilot programmes that are practical, scalable, and suited to real restaurant operations.
Commenting on the meeting, UAERG Vice Chairman Amit Nayak said the session helped connect industry insight with national priorities, while Vice Chairman Abdulla Al Mulla emphasised UAERG’s role in driving collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth across the sector.
UAERG reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen the UAE’s F&B sector and contribute to the nation’s economic and tourism development.
