Dubai World supports the expansion of a local agricultural company in Africa

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, supported the Dubai-based agricultural technology company, Farm to Plate, to facilitate its expansion into the Kingdom of Eswatini in Africa, where the company recently signed an agreement to provide its services and share its expertise in the Eswatini market. .

The Chamber stated, in a statement yesterday, that it, through its external representative office in Mozambique, introduced the “Farm to Plate” company to potential partners and concerned parties in the Kingdom of Eswatini, located in southern Africa, and took the initiative to arrange bilateral business meetings for the company, and provided it with advisory support during the research phase. Opportunities for cooperation and partnerships.

Thanks to the support provided by Dubai International Chamber, “Farm to Plate”, a subsidiary of “Paramount Software Solutions”, which specializes in software solutions, entered into a partnership with the Royal Science and Technology Park in Eswatini, with the aim of modernizing agricultural food supply chains, enhancing sustainability, and enabling local farmers to develop… Their agricultural practices take advantage of the advanced technologies provided by the company.

Under the partnership agreement, Farm to Plate will provide the Kingdom of Eswatini with integrated solutions for agricultural food supply chains, to help farmers increase their income and profitability by adopting data-driven processes, in addition to developing capabilities, increasing confidence in food products and ensuring their quality, and promoting economic growth from By promoting local products, improving their exportability, and supporting local food production capabilities in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Savannah Mazia, said: “Farm to Plate’s entry into the Kingdom of Eswatini reflects our commitment to technological innovation and agricultural transformation, and we look forward to seizing this opportunity and benefiting from the digital solutions provided by the company to support our local farmers and strengthen our food system.”

For his part, Director General of Dubai Chambers, Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, said: “We are keen to support local companies to take advantage of promising opportunities in global markets, which enhances the ability of the business community in Dubai to grow sustainably, and contribute effectively to enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai companies in world markets.” ».

In turn, the President and CEO of Farm to Plate, Pramod Saga, said: “Farm to Plate works to harness innovation to build more sustainable food systems that support farmers and local communities to bring about positive change,” noting that expanding to the Kingdom of Eswatini is a step that reflects a commitment to The company aims to strengthen global cooperation, empower farmers and enhance food security.