In order to improve the quality of school meals and promote better nutritional awareness among students, Dubai Municipality has launched the “My School Food” platform. The AI-powered initiative, launched during the 19th Dubai International Food Safety Conference, targets more than 400,000 students across over 500 schools, nurseries, and universities.
One of the highlights of the platform is the AI-powered assistant named 'Ghalia'- designed to answer questions about food safety, suggest balanced meals, and even guide suppliers on reducing waste — all based on official municipality data.
The new initiative cements Dubai’s position as a global hub for future-ready food safety systems. The platform also emphasises tighter nutritional rules, calories and portion control, clearer labels, smart food choices, and a focus on nutrition and hygiene protocols.
Furthermore, to streamline compliance procedures for major food companies and unify inspection processes, Dubai Municipality has also activated a new partnership with Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). Another MoU was signed with Ecolab to bolster water and food safety measures through advanced tech solutions like AI. The municipality also signed MoUs with Canadian University Dubai and Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Dubai to enhance research and academic cooperation.