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Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 11, 2026
ne’ma – the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative- is collaborating with the UAE hospitality sector to formalize food rescue as a standard operational practice. For Ramadan 2026, more than 84 hospitality outlets will contribute untouched surplus meals from Iftar buffets to an expanded network of Smart Community Fridges.
Khuloud Hassan Al Nuwais, Chief Sustainability Officer of Emirates Foundation and ne’ma’s Committee Secretary General, commented: “Our collaboration with the hospitality industry has evolved into a sophisticated, data-driven ecosystem. By integrating ‘Smart Community Fridges’ and zero-waste frameworks directly into hotel operations, we are demonstrating that large-scale food rescue can be both safe and sustainable. This shift ensures that the hospitality sector, a cornerstone of the UAE’s economy, becomes a key driver in our national mission to halve food waste by 2030.”
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