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The White Meat Industry in Dubai through a One Health Lens

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  • Sayed Essam

    (Veterinary Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Parramatta Road, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
    Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia)

  • Timothy Gill

    (Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
    Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia)

  • Robyn G. Alders

    (Global Health Programme, Chatham House, London SW1Y 4LE, UK
    Development Policy Centre, Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia)

Abstract

White meat is one of the most commonly consumed animal-source foods in the Emirate of Dubai and is one of 21 main foods listed in the National Food Security Strategy of UAE and the Emirate of Dubai. Although fresh white meat is produced locally, the quantities are very limited, so, to meet market needs, chilled and frozen white meat is imported. The aim of this chapter is to examine the existing white meat supply networks and market in Dubai and understand the flow of fresh chickens from the local market and the shipment dynamics for imported frozen chickens under the One Health concept. Data from documents, publications and surveys of the Dubai Government, representatives of the Food Safety Department and Veterinary Service Section (via focus group discussions) and direct interviews with local small farmers, food importers, food manufacturers and retailers and animal feed manufacturers and retailers were used to describe the value chain for white meat in the Emirate of Dubai. The data were collected through detailed questionnaires in the interview with the focus groups and interviews of groups of stakeholders selected by the Food Safety Department in Dubai Municipality. Data from government strategies and reports were collected and analysed to understand the government’s position and the size of the white meat sector. The data provided by representatives of local small farmers, food importers, food manufacturers and retailers and animal feed manufacturers and retailers were used to understand the value chain of white meat from the private sector perspective. After studying the value chain and the results of this research, areas were identified in the value chain of the white meat sector at the level of the Emirate of Dubai that can be improved, for example, the need for better marketing of local products. Some areas are already strong such as the inclusion of white meat products in the Dubai strategy for Food Security approved at the level of the Emirate of Dubai. The results of this chapter highlight critical opportunities for changes in policies and best practices that if implemented by the Dubai Government would ensure that the white meat industry is able to meet local market demands. Recommendations to the Dubai Government are presented in support of enhancing Dubai’s economic sustainability and efficient contributions to food and nutrition security.

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  • Sayed Essam & Timothy Gill & Robyn G. Alders, 2022. "The White Meat Industry in Dubai through a One Health Lens," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-29, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:10:p:6358-:d:821950
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