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hat comes to the mind at the thought or
Wmention of the United Arab Emirates
are its massive oil reserves, long
stretches of the golden sand, and the majestic Burj
Khalifa. But the country is much more than that and
is determined to secure a place on the global map of
non-oil manufacturing companies.
With gigantic strides in the manufacturing sector,
this country has risen as an international
manufacturing hub and reduce its economic
dependency simply on fossil fuels.
Enterprising people ushering in the best in
manufacturing and the government’s focus on the
manufacturing sector are testimony to the fact that
the country is close to its goal. In fact, Dubai has set
up one of the largest manufacturing hubs in the
UAE.
Be it electrical machinery, plastic and rubber,
minerals, precious stones, metals, food and
beverages, bottling, chemicals, automobiles,
textiles, publishing and printing, air conditioning,
cosmetics, and perfumes, etc. the UAE is taking an
admirable leap in every manufacturing vertical.
The UAE government’s Economic Vision 2030
aims at increasing the contribution of the
manufacturing sector to the gross domestic product
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On the Path to Becoming a
Global Manufacturing Hub

(GDP) of the country. And the manufacturing sector is
growing at an exponential rate. With a robust economic
growth due to the oil and gas reserves, the UAE could
comfortably skip all the hassles of raising capital for its
manufacturing sector.
Thus, with the support of the government, the
manufacturing sector is seeing only a steady rise. Foreign
Direct Investments are also in the offing with the
government willing to have them for the country’s
manufacturing sector.
Dubai Industrial Park is one of the initiatives to boost the
non-oil manufacturing sector of the Emirates. The sudden
growth of the construction sector in Dubai and the other
Emirates is thus no coincidence.
With this growth, the other manufacturing companies
also saw a steady rise. The manufacturing sector is touted
to have seen a whopping increase in net profits to the tune
of 50% or more in the past few years. The sector has
maintained a steady growth of around 5 % every year as
per the news reports.
With the world becoming flatter by the day global trade
has become crucial and UAE having realised this, is
making every possible effort to foray into the global
manufacturing market and remain in the top bracket.
This land of enterprising people grabbed every
opportunity they could get and proved their mettle in the
manufacturing sphere while also contributing to the
country’s GDP. To applaud the efforts of these dynamic
businesspersons in the field of manufacturing, we at
Insights Success, came up with an edition dedicated to
them – UAE’s Best Manufacturing Companies.
We are sure it will give you different insights about
businesses in the Emirates. Have an interesting read!
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Gulf Centre Cosmetics
Providing Value to Customers with Continuous Innovation
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AL AIN FARMS
A Name Synonymous with Quality and Excellence
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United Foods Company PJSC
A Symbol of Ceaseless Quality
26
Anchor Allied Factory Ltd
Where Quality Conjoins Innovation
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Management Brief
Company Name
Mr. Ahmedali Husain
Nalwala,
Co-founder, CEO and
Managing Director
Emirates float glass LLC
efgme.com
Emirates Glass LLC
emiratesglass.com
Al Ain Farms
alainfarms.com
Burhani Glass factory LLC
burhaniholdings.com
anchorallied.com
Al Ain Farms is the UAE's first dairy, poultry, camel milk and juice
company.
Anchor Allied Factory is the largest manufacturers with
ASMACO being the preferred brand for Sealants, spray, and
other allied products in the whole of Middle East.
Burhani Glass Fctory LLC is one of the largest processors of
architectural glass supplying to GCC countries, India, Pakistan,
and part of Africa.
Emirates Float Glass is one of the first integrated glass
manufacturing and processing facility in the UAE, providing
world class standards and practices in its delivery
commitments.
Emirates Glass LLC, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC,
is one of the largest processors of flat architectural glass in the
Middle East.
Willem Van Walt
Meijer, Chief
Executive Officer
Huzefa Shabbir
Jamnagerwala,
Founder
and Managing Partner
Saleem Raza,
VP Sales and Logistics
Rizwanulla Khan,
Executive President
UAE Food & Beverage
Manufacturers
fnbdubai.com
Universal Glass and
Aluminium
uniga.ae
Gulf Center Cosmetics
Manufacturing LLC
gccmfg.com
Gulf Centre Cosmetics Manufacturing LLC is one of the
leading 3P/Contract manufacturing FMCG Industry in UAE
UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group was formed with
an objective to protect the interests of the F&B manufacturers
and resolve industry-related challenges.
Universal Glass & Aluminium is a first-class organisation
venturing in the UAE's growing need for superior
manufacturing material.
Yousry Hemdan
Ahmed Ibrahim, CEO
Saleh Abdullah Lootah,
Chairman
Kyle Lamb,
President and CEO
United Foods Co
unitedfoods.ae
United Foods Company PJSC is a Muscat based food and
beverages manufacturer with 40+ years of undisputed
prominence and reputation.
Fethi Khiari, CEO
Unikai Foods
unikai.com
Unikai Foods PJSC is one among the largest and most
diversified FMCG companies in the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA).
Neeraj Vohra, CEO

Turning your Architectural
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Rizwanulla Khan
Executive President
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lass as a building material
delivers beauty, visibility, and
a very high tech look to the
building and due to its versatile nature,
has become the most popular building
material.
Emirates Glass LLC is a renowned
name and an innovative company that
has made its name by providing the
highest quality of architectural glass
and helping bring countless
architectural fantasies to life.
Emirates Glass was established in 1997
by Mr. Khalid Bin Kalban, that later
became the leading provider of energy-
efficient architectural glass in the
Middle East. The company has been an
integral part of Dubai's growth and
evolution, having supplied glazing and
expertise for many of the most iconic
buildings across the city.
Emirates Glass has also expanded its
international presence and are proud
suppliers of their glass solutions to
GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia,
Oman, and Kuwait, and also to
Azerbaijan, Turkey, India, Sri Lanka,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, East and South
Africa and Canada.
All the products are developed and
manufactured locally in the UAE.
Within their own group of companies,
Emirates Glass combines the entire
supply and value chain of glass – from
raw glass manufacturing in Abu Dhabi,
over coating in Dubai Investment Park,
to processing, laminating and
fabrication of insulating glass units in
Al Quoz; having all of this under one
roof is absolutely unique in the region.
Standing Apart
Establishing and maintaining any sort
of differentiation and competitive
advantage is a challenge in any market.
Emirates Glass prides itself on being a
home-grown UAE company, so
everything made and supplied by them
is a contribution to the local economy
and industrial landscape of the country.
Being 'local' means Emirates Glass is
geographically close to customers and
their projects which means being able
to provide immediate personal support
during design and construction periods
but also shortest turnaround and lead
times as well as delivery.
The company is providing glass
solutions as a one-stop-shop, so that
their customers have a single point of
contact for every element used and
every production step taken. This
eliminates the oftentimes tedious
search for a responsible party should
any of the customers face issues with
the products supplied.
Products and Expertise
Emirates Glass LLC's product range
includes more than 400 different in-
house developed performance coatings,
from hard and solar control coatings to
low-emissivity single and double silver
coatings across the entire color
spectrum to meet even the most
challenging requirements that the
company receives from consultants and
architects in terms of performance and
aesthetics. Other than that, Emirates
Glass produces a wide array of double
or triple glazed insulating glass units.
Emirates Glass has also unveiled the
EmiKaplux Series which includes
Mashrabiya, diffusers and mesh
products – an exciting array of
laminates, interlayers and inserts that
increase performance and create
fascinating visual effects to reflect
UAE's heritage and ability to integrate
traditional elements in modern and
contemporary architecture. Emirates
Glass has also provided 'ARMAX',
their very own anti-reflective coated
glass to The Address Sky View Project.
The Skyview has a cantilever walkway
that extends out of one of the towers
more than 50 floors above ground and
its entire walls, roof and floor are
made entirely out of the
company's anti-reflective
We are
committed and
dedicated to drive
innovation
throughout the
Middle East and
beyond and strive
to be closer to the
new trends within
architectural
industry
UAE's Best Manufacturing Companies 2021

glass, allowing visitors an
omnidirectional view of Dubai's
skyline with minimal reflections from
the glazing.
Emirates Glass also offers SmartLite -
the state-of-the-art switchable glass,
which changes its state in just about
400 milliseconds at the flick of a
switch and turns from a clear to an
opaque glass panel to create on-
demand privacy while also allowing
for plenty of natural light whenever
needed.
Bullet resistant glass is also
manufatured by Emirates Glass which
is a multi-layered laminated glass with
a combination of glass lites and
polycarbonate sheet to give the glass
the required ballistic resistance.
Leader of the Innovators
Mr. Rizwanulla Khan, a name
synonymous to the Glass industry in
Middle East, is the Executive
President of Emirates Glass LLC,
Saudi American Glass and LumiGlass
Industries.
He joined the Company on September
20, 2005 as Senior Vice President –
manufacturing and operations at Glass
LLC. Since assuming the Executive
President position for three glass
subsidiaries on December 23, 2013,
Mr. Rizwanulla Khan has been
responsible for the company's overall
vision, strategy, and financial
objectives.
A loving and caring leader, who has
inspired hundreds to perform and
achieve results; under his leadership,
Emirates Glass has delivered record
sales and profits of more than 50%. All
this was not possible without the
support of the multi-disciplinary teams
that have worked together and
synergized to produce best results.
In his current role, Rizwanulla Khan
emphasizes on company's long-term
strategic plan, which is focused on
increasing geographic penetration in
the global and regional glass industry
and delivering sustainable, long-term,
profitable growth.
Mr. Rizwanulla Khan is a knowledge
powerhouse who is strategically
focused and a result-oriented leader
with unparalleled enthusiasm, passion,
and energy. A maestro of the art of
management, he is the living
embodiment of the phrase ‘lead by
example’.
Leveraging Technology
Business and technological
developments always go hand in hand.
Given the company's emphasis and
keeping up to date on customer needs
(in terms of environment protection
and sustainability) and the
technological advancements that take
place within the glass industry,
Emirates Glass has updated its plant
with new jumbo size high-efficiency
machines that will increase the
production at operational efficiency.
Sharing his opinion on the importance
of aligning one's business with the
latest technological developments, Mr
Khan says, “companies that do not
evolve and develop based on current
market trends are facing the risk of
having their technology (and products)
obsolete as compared to the market.
This challenging situation could have
an adverse impact on the business. The
company personnel are also expected
to be equipped with highly
professional technical knowledge thus
playing their part in the decision
making. This all will help us in
acquiring greater market share for the
company which will ultimately result
in the growth of company's profits and
revenue.”
The goal of
Emirates Glass is
not only providing
the full range of
high-performance
large glass panels,
but also
guarantee the
highest quality
standard available
in the glass world

Bequeathing the Keys to Success
We asked Mr Khan on his advice to
budding entrepreneurs who aspire to
enter the glass manufacturing space, to
which he says, "many entrepreneurs
start businesses to seize short-term
opportunities without thinking about
long-term strategy. To be a successful
entrepreneur, one, however, needs to
make the transition from a tactical to a
strategic orientation so that they can
begin to build crucial capabilities and
resources.”
"The options that are appropriate for
one entrepreneurial venture may be
completely inappropriate for another.
Entrepreneurs must make a
bewildering number of decisions, and
they must make the decisions that are
right for them. Entrepreneurs need to
analyse the situations in which they
ﬁnd themselves, establish priorities
among the opportunities and problems
they face, and make rational decisions
about the future.”
“An entrepreneur who wants to build a
sustainable company in the glass
industry must formulate a bold and a
more explicit strategy. The strategy
should integrate the entrepreneur's
aspirations with speciﬁc long-term
policies about the needs the company
will serve, its geographic reach, its
technological capabilities, and other
strategic considerations. To help attract
people and resources, the strategy must
embody the entrepreneur's vision of
where the company is going instead of
where it is. The strategy must also
provide a framework for making the
decisions and setting the policies that
will take the company there.”
A Bright and Shiny Future
As the region continues to grow,
Emirates Glass' prospects are
promising. Looking forward, the
company will further expand its
footprint across the GCC and Middle
Eastern region. The company is both
enthused and determined to drive
innovation throughout the Middle East
and beyond and strive to be even closer
to the new trends in architectural
industry. The surging demand for
EGL's eco-friendly glass further
reinforces the growing commitment
towards sustainable development and
green building principles. With such
quality products, Emirates Glass is
aggressively aiming at increased
market share in existing and new
geographies.
The goal of Emirates Glass is not only
providing the full range of high-
performance large glass panels, but
also guarantee the highest quality
standard available in the glass world.

2009
Installation of the Terra G coating line which is the newest
coating technology available at that time
2011 Inauguration of the new facility located in Dubai Investment Park
2015 Upgrade of the Terra G to enhance the line
2016 Development of our new high performance SuperLite coatings
2010
until
today
Development of 73 different coating products for the market
mainly:
• Emicool Plus
• Emicool Sun
• Emicool Elite
• Emicool Solite
• Emicool Classic
• Emicool ST
• Emocool SuperLite
• Emicool DSR
• ARMAX
• SmartLite
• Bullet Resistant Glass
2019 Addition of Jumbo Size Tempering Line
2019 -
2020
Upgradation of Terra-G Coating Line for Temperable Coating
2021 Installation of 8m long Jumbo Tempering Line
The major milestones of the Emirates Glass, in the coating capacity,
till date are given below:
• Emirates Glass prides itself on having a complete facility for full glass supply – from raw
materials to high performance insulated glass units installed on iconic projects in the world.
• Emirates Glass has a positive and resourceful customer service that aims to create the best
experience for customers. The team consists of intelligent and independent individuals who
share company's passion and vision.
• Emirates Glass has a proactive approach and focuses on delivering quality products
consistently. The team anticipates future advances in technology, customer service, and
production, and incorporate them into their game plans.
• Emirates Glass has an international presence across 42 countries of the world.

We want to develop
Emirates Glass as a
one-stop solution for
international Glass
industry, where not
only unique products
are being developed,
but also research and
development takes
place to give hands-
on experience to the
newcomers

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The global COVID-19 pan-
demic has devastated lives
while putting a halt to major
economic activities and introducing
various challenges for governments
and nations. It has disrupted the normal
way of life, while forcing people to
stay indoors and to remain away from
their near and dear ones.
However, during the current global
pandemic crisis, social media has
played a prominent role in providing
necessary information to the audience
and keeping them updated about recent
developments. Social media outlets
such as Twitter and Facebook are being
used by government authorities to
communicate with the citizens during
the times of this major crisis.
Moreover, it has helped people to stay
connected globally while staying
indoors. This has ensured that people
are able to communicate effectively by
overcoming the risk of getting infected.
Social media can most certainly be
used as an efficient tool of
communication during these testing
times. But people should consider its
various advantages and disadvantages
to ensure its careful utilization.
Advantages of Social Media
Social media can act as a boon during
these difficult times by keeping people
connected and keeping them updated
with accurate information. Keeping
this in mind, let’s explore the various
advantages of social media during the
pandemic:
Swift Circulation of Information
Social media provides the advantage of
disseminating information globally at
the simple click of a button. Trusted
public health organizations such the
WHO are using social media to post
verified resources, which is very
beneficial for the general public. In
fact, global leaders are using social
media sharing platforms such as
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to
ensure that 100% accurate knowledge
is delivered to the audience. Govern-
ments are actively using social media
to interact directly with the public and
to eliminate misinformation.
Spreading Awareness
The pandemic has forced people to
stay at home. With plenty of time at
their disposal, they are doing their part
in creating awareness about
coronavirus through social media.
Major celebrities are using these
platforms to create awareness and
influence people to take steps to ensure
their own safety. On the other hand,
social media influencers are informing
their followers about personal hygiene.
Many national and international
organizations are also collaborating
with various social media platforms to
create awareness about Covid-19.
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Supporting Education
The arrival of the pandemic has
resulted in the shutting down of
educational institutions and the
postponement of examinations. To
tackle with this challenge, schools and
colleges are conducting virtual
classrooms with the help of social
networking sites such as Google
Classroom, Zoom, Skype, and so on.
These sites have provided teachers and
students with the opportunity to
interact regularly and complete the
courses in time.
Disadvantages of social media use
Just like everything else, social media
also has various disadvantages on the
flip side. Along with a variety of
advantages, it comes with own share of
challenges. Some of the disadvantages
of social media during the pandemic
are as follows:
Widespread of Misinformation
Social media platforms are a huge
ocean of endless information which
can either be genuine or fake. Many
users sometimes knowingly or
unknowingly share false information.
This may lead to the creation and
sharing of misinformation on a global
scale, which may be detrimental for the
well-being of individuals and societies
at large.
The dissemination of incorrect,
erroneous, alarmist and exaggerated
information can spread fear, chaos, and
confusion among the audience. As a
result, people may fall prey to depres-
sion, anxiety, and other psychiatric
illnesses. Due to the spread of various
false information regarding Covid-19
in the social media, many people feel
that the pandemic is a hoax, a false
propaganda of the government and
other authorities. As a result, they
refrain from using protective measures
against the pandemic, and fall prey to
the same.
Unnecessary Spread of Fear
As mentioned above, in the current
scenario social media can act as either
a boon or a bane. If people use this
platform as a means to spread fear of
coronavirus, then it will do no good.
People unaware of the current situation
will consider false information
regarding the pandemic as true, which
will in turn affect their mental health.
The consequences can be ugly ranging
chaos, increasing violence and anarchy,
which will eventually be very difficult
to control.
Promotion of Anti-Social Propa-
ganda
Many anti-social organizations may
promote false information regarding
coronavirus through social media.
Some of these organizations may use
social media and Covid-19 itself to
propagate their immoral agendas. They
may influence the masses by saying
that the pandemic is nothing but a faux
orchestrated by governments and other
concerned organizations to suppress
and misguide communities. Such
actions may prove detrimental towards
the well-being of not only individuals,
but societies and nations as well.
Using Social Media Judiciously
Social media has become an indispens-
able part of our day-to-day lives. We
depend on the same for information,
education, and entertainment. Given
the current pandemic situation, people
have been staying indoors and are
using social media more than ever. It is
a known fact that social media has its
fair share of advantages and disadvan-
tages. Hence, it is up to us to use this
platform responsibly to share new and
authentic information, and share
diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up
protocols.
We should keep in mind the fact that
spreading of false information and
rumors is detrimental to individuals
and the society. Fake data, myths, and
pessimist information can lead to grave
outcomes such depression and anxiety
in people, and in some extreme
circumstances, fatal outcomes such as
suicides.
Therefore, it is important for us to play
the role of a responsible citizen and be
very cautious while sharing any
information on the internet. Double
checking the credibility of the informa-
tion that we are about to share will help
in ensuring that we are contributing
towards providing genuine informa-
tion, which will help towards the
greater good of the society and the
nation.
- Ananda D.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has evidently
redirected the core focus of our lives – our health.
The series of lockdowns have triggered healthy
food and hygiene habits in many. People have become more
conscious about their eating habits preferring homemade
food and fresh local products over ready-to-eat restaurant
meals.
People today needed to hear the red siren going off with
surging cases of COVID-19 taking a toll on their physical
and mental health. However, our ancestors had already
warned us about our unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle
choices. Try to remember this old English proverb, "Don't
dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
In light of the same, it is noteworthy how Father of the
Nation, late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, went
further to ensure the health of the generations to come by
founding Al Ain Farms in 1981.
Gaining popularity as the first dairy company in the UAE,
four decades later, Al Ain Farms, under the leadership of
CEO Willem van Walt Meijer, is set to pioneer strong
food safety norms in the country.
Read the following interview to know the history of Al Ain
Farms, how by adopting innovation the company is thriving
in the food sector and how it strived during the pandemic
ensuring the well-being of its employees, partners, as well
as animals.
Please brief our audience about Al Ain Farms, its values,
and how the company has been positioned as a leading
player in the dairy, and food & beverages space.
Founded in 1981 by the Father of the Nation, late Sheikh
Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, Al Ain Farms was the first
dairy company in the UAE to start dairy operations and
provide fresh milk to the nation. Continuing the heritage for
over 40 years, Al Ain Farms has grown to be the largest
integrated local dairy company in the UAE, running four
farms under its brand – the dairy business, the juice
business, the camel milk production, and the poultry section
with fresh chicken and eggs.
A Name Synonymous with Quality and Excellence
In the food industry,
habits change relatively
slow due to
being engrained
into a culture,
so planning for
low pace scenario
is needed,
so we could be
investing into growth
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About the leader
Willem Van Walt Meijer, Chief
Executive Ofﬁcer of Al Ain Farms is a
Dutch national. Following several
positions in Marketing and Sales at
Unilever in the Netherlands, Willem and
his family lived in Indonesia, Ireland,
and Russia where he held a series of
director positions in Unilever operating
companies.
After 21 years of working in the world
of Unilever, Willem headed to take on
new challenges. He stepped in as CEO
of the Greenery, a co-operative of
fresh produce growers. Later he
headed the Classic Dairy and Cheese
division of Friesland Foods, a co-
operative of dairy farmers.
Willem also served as the CEO of
MidOceanBrands and was a member
of the board at Polyconcept Ltd (US),
from which he became Hong Kong-
based Managing Director of the
company's international division.
In 2016, he returned to the food industry as Managing Director of Nedspice
Vietnam.
In early 2020, with his expertise and rich experience in the food industry, Willem
stepped into the role of Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of Al Ain Farms. Since then, he
has been leading Al Ain Farms on its journey towards becoming a major player in
the UAE food industry, guided by the UAE leadership's strategic initiatives to
ensure the food security of the country.
Willem works hand in hand with the management team, which consists of the
representatives from all business divisions of dairy and poultry, brand
development and concept innovation, sales and logistics, and support functions.

All products are produced in Al Ain, the heart of the UAE,
and delivered to different regions, serving more than 12,000
outlets nationwide. The farm has been delivering over 20
million units of fresh dairy and poultry products monthly
across the United Arab Emirates. The company has always
had and will continue to have a pivotal role in enabling
food security in the country.
What are your company's distinct offerings, and how
have these products ascertained your stronghold within
the UAE dairy sector?
The core competencies of the company lie in the strong
brand reputation achieved across decades of operations in
the country, further enchased with the availability of the
products across all regions. The reach and coverage in UAE
are sometimes difficult to achieve as the cold chain in dairy
must not be interrupted at any time, and the fleet of over
250 vehicles and thousand people work hard so fresh
products are delivered 24/7 to more than 12, 000 outlets
daily.
The proximity of the farms to the factory being in the same
site compound enables us to ensure a promise of farms
delivering within 24 hours from farm to customer, ensuring
the fresh, tasty, safe, wholesome and healthy food.
Amongst many products, the company's core product is
fresh milk available in multiple fat levels options and
several package sizes. Al Ain Farms also produces a
significant volume of long-life milk packed in paper
cartons, enabling fresh milk to be preserved longer, without
the addition of any preservatives.
Quite a large consumption category of fermented products,
consisting of laban (drinkable yoghurt) and thick yoghurt. It
is beneficial for both good digestion and improving
immunity, by having an addition of the probiotic strains,
LGG, and BB12 which work in parallel to support and
boost consumers' health.
The company also provides no added sugar fresh juice in
thirteen different flavors for everyone's taste. Living in a hot
and humid climate, fresh juice is an ideal refreshment and
energy recovery, especially during the summer season.
Al Ain Farms is the only food company to nurture both the
cows and camels at its farms. Al Ain Farms takes special
pride in offering the Camel Milk, both locally and
internationally in fresh and powder variants.
Apart from dairy products and fresh juices, Al Ain farms
have also established themselves in the poultry sector. Over
7 million chickens and 120 million eggs are produced
annually in Al Ain Farms and delivered to households
Animal welfare
is our
utmost priority,
and we have
spared no efforts
to protect and nurture
our animals
“ “

across the country. Free from antibiotics, and any
hormones, meat is produced in a whole chicken and other
varieties such as Lean Fillet, Drumsticks, and multiple pack
options. Eggs come in different sizes of small, medium, and
large, and are a tasty and nutritional source of protein in
daily diet.
Being an experienced leader, share with us your opinion
on how the adoption of modern technologies has
transformed the dairy industry and what more could be
expected in the near future?
As the UAE climate is too hot and harsh for cows, which
would result in reduced yield and not good for animal well-
being, the company created an air-conditioning system.
However, the cooling system uses a substantial amount of
water and electricity. To reduce its ecological footprint, the
firm recycles the water used in its production to irrigate the
land. As a part of the circular economy, the farms recycle
close to half a billion gallons of water annually. With the
new farm expansion, the company plans to drive this to
more than a billion gallons of water recycled annually for
irrigation.
Animal welfare is our utmost priority, and we have spared
no efforts to protect and nurture our animals, by providing
stress-free environmental conditions, nutritious and highest
quality foods, and regular veterinary care. We value our
animals as an integral part of our being, as a man can exist
only in synergy with nature.
Taking into consideration, the current pandemic, and its
impact on global economies, how are you driving your
company to sustain operations and ensuring the safety
of your employees at the same time?
Al Ain Farms has continued to operate seamlessly during
these challenging times, increasing its capacity to produce
locally made, fresh products delivered daily across the
UAE. The core functions of farming, production, and sales
remained operational 24 hours throughout the year during
the pandemic to ensure continuity of supply. We have
tirelessly undertaken all the necessary measures to prevent
any HSE breaches at our farms. Daily checks are
conducted, and all employees remain safe and healthy.
Our operational readiness and crisis protocol were key in
safeguarding the health of our employees and business
continuity. It was a learning, but responsive and quick
implementation, such as the opening of Al Ain Farms' Care
Centre in Sharjah for quarantine and medical security, and
rehousing of 600 employees, meant that we were able to
continue business as usual.
We implemented a hard zone site where no one could enter
from outside to ensure full biosecurity. Admittance to the
site is only granted after a negative test result was issued
and a one-week quarantine completed. Rigorous testing and
a phased approach to working from home undoubtedly were
key in preserving the welfare of our employees.
Safeguarding our partners and suppliers was also a key
priority for us and we implemented a protocol with
immediate effect, securing minimum impact along the
supply chain.
Recently we have voluntarily vaccinated all our staff with a
newly developed vaccine for Covid response, as the
company's utmost priority is the health, safety, and well-
being of its employees, biosecurity of the animal livestock,
and quality of products and operations.
What would be your advice to budding entrepreneurs
who aspire to venture into the dairy tech space?
Venture into something where demand exists, but supply is
lacking, or where you think the existing system can be
improved. The big current market is nice to know, but it is
not interesting if you bring the same. Fast experimentation
to scrutinize at low risk and low cost your product and
business system should always work. In the food industry,
habits change relatively slow due to being engrained into a
culture, so planning for low pace scenario is needed, so we
could be investing in growth.
Finally, for all that is we should be coming with novel ideas
of concepts and technology often found far from the place
of core operations. The reason is that differentiation is
everything, but the potential lies in adapting to the local
needs and operational requirements.
How do you envision scaling your company's operations
and offerings in 2021?
I believe the trend towards greater local production is clear,
not just for reasons of self-sufficiency, but also because of
the economic boost it can provide.
Al Ain Farms continues to stress the availability,
affordability, and outstanding quality of locally made
products. All with a relentless attitude of continuous
improvement in all we do.
We are confident that the continued support we receive
from the government on the farming part will further
enhance the scale of the local output and ensure a fair level
playing field for all local manufacturers within our sectors.
We also aim to work more closely with our retail partners to
customize shelves and packaging to communicate the
benefits of locally made products for consumers.

easeless growth and unfathomable success along
Cwith year-on-year progress of its employees and
associated communities is what any company
envisions. The company's mission is what defines its
operations, and the value it provides to customers is what
defines its stronghold in any niche market.
One company that has manifested into an evident
illustration of the aforementioned aspects is Anchor Allied
Factory Ltd. (AAFL)
From a single unit manufacturing BOPP Packing tapes in
1995, AAFL has diversified its portfolio to become one of
the largest manufacturers with ASMACO being the
preferred brand for Sealants, spray, and other allied
products in the whole of Middle East.
The company has established its presence in the Middle
East, Far East, South East Asia, Africa, the CIS countries,
Latin & South America and Europe by entering into
partnerships with the best companies in these regions. This
rapid development in transnational cooperation is the
epitome of AAFL's growth.
In the last decade, AAFL established its strength through
various products that were launched, ranging from Silicone
Sealants, Weather Sealants, Spray Paints, Insect Killer and
other allied products, creating a benchmark for others to
follow.
"While expanding our international collaborations, AAFL
never compromised on its bottom line of 'novelty' and
opened a wider path of transnational cooperation in such
flexible ways as joint technical investment, strategic
cooperation, and international supply chain," says Mr
Ahmedali Husain Nalwala, the Co-founder, CEO and
Managing Director at AAFL.
In the following interview, Mr Ahmedali sheds light on the
company's vision and how it has managed to sustain its
prolific competency in international markets.
Below are the highlights of the interview:
What makes your company a preferred choice over your
competitors?
At AAFL, we strongly believe that "Excellence is a
journey". Our journey follows the path that collaborates
with the industry's trend as well as our customers. Through
continuous interactions, we collaborate to identify our
Customer's specific needs. Thereafter, we facilitate
improvisation and innovation and always strive to obtain
the "First-mover advantage" apart from customer-delight.
Many of our products in the range of sealants, adhesives
and aerosols are a manifestation of these principles.
Being in a leadership position, what is your opinion on
the impact of the current pandemic on the
manufacturing industry and the related market within
which you conduct business?
The impact of Covid-19 was a business-health-reality check
for most of the industry players. Any pandemic can be
conquered with a good immunity created by any business.
The impact of Covid 19 was felt within certain sub-sectors
in the manufacturing industry. These were more from
operational restrictions coupled with a cash flow crunch.
We quickly embarked on a transitional policy to support our
customers and help them to recover from the impact.
Further, with our innovative strategy, we could launch our
new range of sanitizers and disinfectants, thereby
introducing them to our business partners. This ensured,
they rebooted amidst the "new-normal", apart from
reassuring us of a mutually enduring business association.
In your opinion, what could be the future of the
manufacturing industry post the COVID-19 pandemic?
Covid 19 pandemic, has only reinforced the time-tested
Darwin's theory viz., "Survival of the fittest". The past year
has changed the fate of many businesses. The future
belongs to those who continue to be strong and for those
who have un-learnt, re-learnt, and adopted themselves to
the changing times.
Where Quality Conjoins Innovation

At AAFL,
we strongly believe that
"Excellence is a journey."
Our journey follows
the path that collaborates
with the industry's trend
as well as our customers
“
“
As an established business leader, what would
be your advice to the budding entrepreneurs
aspiring to venture into the manufacturing
industry?
The fundamentals must be set clearly. Once you
believe in giving your best, you will win the trust
of your Employees, Customers, Suppliers, and
everyone who is associated with your business.
Think once and always aim to do things, "right first time".
How do you envision on sustaining your company's
competency in this ever-cutthroat business ecosystem?
Where do you see your company in the next five years?
Sound principles and ethics backed by the passion will
ensure we win the trust of all our associates. As said earlier,
excellence is a journey and AAFL believes in innovating
and consolidating its brand and product portfolio keeping in
mind a sustainable growth,
About the Leader
Mr. Ahmedali Husain Nalwala is the Co-founder, CEO and
Managing Director for AAFL. His unique vision and ability
to grow the organization are remarkable and outstanding.
Under his visionary thinking and leadership, AAFL has
grown significantly in the past 25+ years. From a single-
unit, AAFL currently operates from five state-of-the art
manufacturing facilities with a diversified range of products
based on customer's needs coupled with own innovations
and improvisations. Newer facilities in UAE and overseas
are being explored to cater to the growing plans for product
innovation and market growth.
Apart from the prestigious ISO 9000:2015 certification,
AAFL is the recipient of the following prestigious awards:
• Sharjah Pioneer award 2009
• Sharjah Economic & Business Excellence Award 2013 &
2019
• Sharjah Top 10 Business award - 2016
• Dubai Smart Industry award - 2019
A continuous effort towards expansion has helped AAFL in
expanding its international sales that provides a sustainable
sales growth. Opened new marketing Channels and
established strategic alliances in GCC, Levant, CIS, Central
America, Africa, and European region.
As a leader, Mr, Ahmedali Nalwala believes in transparency
across the top and bottom of the organization. He leads the
company in terms of operational functions like Marketing,
Sales, Human Resources, Administration, Technical,
Commercial and Finance.
Mr. Ahmedali believes that Good Manufacturing Practices
are non-negotiable. This can be seen right from the way we
worked; to the way we delivered our customer's
expectations without compromising the compliance, safety,
and health parameters.
Mr. Ahmedali Husain Nalwala
Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director

How a Techie built a
that empowers businesses with the power of
Ishan Gupta
Founder and CEO

Not every engineer becomes a
company leader. And not every
company leader understands
how to write code. But Meet Ishan – a
perfect example of a “Successful
Technopreneur” who is possessing
sharp Technical Insights along with
Prolific Leadership ethics.
Acute at writing codes to lead a
globally renowned mobile app
development company where he
marvellously unlocks the potential of
employees, empower them to perform
their best while driving & monitoring
business outcomes, he has formulated
an inspiring success story that every
emerging startup can uncover to mark
success into tech-world.
Coming up with a strong belief that the
inclusion of mobile technology and
digitalization of processes for any
individual or a business will help them
to ease their life so that they can be
more focused on their Core Business
functions aligned him to establish a
venture.
The intent and winning technical
experience drives him to make a
growing venture – RipenApps
Technologies million-dollar startup,
which is emerging as a show stopper at
App Development Startups’ success
walk.
His belief in prioritizing people over
processes for the fastest results, most
efficient work, least waste, and the
highest level of quality has made
RipenApps Technologies a Successful
Startup.
“His passion for Empowering world
with Mobility Solution incepted
RipenApps Technologies.”
Success Story of RipenApps
Aligned to provide consultancy to
build next-generation mobile
applications for Entrepreneurs/Startups
to Enterprise Businesses, RipenApps
develops & delivers optimum quality
services to individuals who want to
launch their business in the market
with the most approachable medium
i.e., Mobile & dreaming to unlock a
massive number of ROI.
RipenApps is a team of passionate
people driven by one zealous vision to
craft immortal mobile app solution &
deliver unparalleled results, there is
nothing that keeps every Ripener up at
night more than thinking, how we shall
collaboratively deliver enormous value
to the individuals who are willing to go
digital with their business on the most
used and approachable digital
platforms.
This zeal and dedication of every tech-
nerd under the roof of RipenApps have
kept them aligned towards the path of
success & this has resulted- in a
concise span our Brand “RipenApps
Technologies” has added multiple
success feathers in its cap via
developing a vast count of 400+
featured & chartbuster apps, which are
experiencing gigantic counts of
downloads and have enabled their
founders raising million-dollar funds
from investors.
RipenApps delivers outstanding
solutions and has already delivered
various mobility solutions across
various industries consists of
healthcare, education, agriculture,
travel and tourism, real estate, fashion,
sports, entertainment, and the apps are
witnessing a success assigned to
RipenApps.
“Outstanding work gets accolades”
RipenApps is getting admired by their
clients, various renowned platforms,
and well-versed research & listing
agencies. All have given them a green
flag by entitling RipenApps as a
leading mobile app development
company.
In a concise span, RipenApps rewarded
as a fastest-growing company that got
associated with Multi-Trillion USD
Global Corporates like DELL Inc.,
ADOBE, Jana Marines Services Co.,
EP&T Global, and many others for
their software needs and productively
adding values to the above Unicorns,
we have also massively raised the
revenue bars of our Startup
associations that consists of eGurukul,
In The Rooms, Ultimate Fitness Pass,
and many more via rendering them
hot-sellers, Top-Trending & Millions
of Downloads recorded mobile
applications.
RipenApps’ success story is a
confirmation of “When you built it
Right, it will be marked as a Success”.
Being the Founder and CEO of the fastest growing
Mobile App Development Company, Ishan Gupta,
loves to solve a real-world problem for Businesses,
Entrepreneurs & Enterprises to optimize their
business operations while scaling their revenue.
RipenApps got founded in 2017 & has clocked 1 Mn
USD, expanding its workspace from 400 Sqft. to
8700 Sqft. and Team of 3 to 100+
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tech Story

GULF
CENTRE
COSMETICS
Providing Value to Customers with Continuous Innovation
Mr. Yousry Hemdan
Ahmed Ibrahim
CEO

We are a reliable,
sustainable, and
trustworthy
partner and meet
all our customers’
requirements
In the past few years, the UAE
government has encouraged new
entrepreneurs to enter
manufacturing sectors to meet the local
and global requirements. There are
many MNC’s that started their own
manufacturing unit in UAE.
As a manufacturer, Gulf Centre
Cosmetics Manufacturing LLC
(GCCM) adapted to rapid and
continuous innovation with a focus on
providing value to the customers.
During the pandemic, GCCM was
among the top 10 companies in UAE
that has come out with niche hygiene
range of products in different format to
fight against Covid-19.
In an interview with Insights Success,
Mr. Yousry Hemdan Ahmed
Ibrahim, the CEO shares the journey
of GCCM and its contribution in the
manufacturing industry.
Below are the highlights of the
interview:
Brief our readers about your
company, your niche market, and
your vision.
Gulf Centre Cosmetics Manufacturing
LLC is one of the leading 3P/Contract
manufacturing FMCG Industry in
UAE. Our niche market is GCC/Egypt.
Established in 1985, GCCM is a Dubai
based company specialized in the
manufacturing of high-quality personal
care, Oral care, and home care
products. With our eyes on growth, we
focused on becoming the favorite
contract manufacturer for multinational
and regional companies. We are
strategic partner to many top FMCG
companies and many more regional
businesses.
Today GCCM caters many of the
famous household brands in this
region. GCCM Management is
committed to continue to maintain
Quality and Long-term Customer
relationship and adapts to changing
requirements of Industry and Customer
in most expedient manner. GCCM is
open to fulfill customer requirement as
a part of continuous improvement
journey and do whatever required in
shortest time.
Our Vision: To be the Best
Manufacturing Organization in the
region meeting Global Standards in the
fields of Personal care, Oral care,
Home care and Fabric care.
Our Mission: To constantly use
Creativity, Innovation, Technology, and
Teamwork to improve efficiencies,
benchmark, and upgrade practices
within the organization for the benefit
of our Stakeholders.
What makes your company a
preferred choice over your
competitors? List the products and
your expertise that you want to
highlight in this article?
GCCM’s core strength lies in the fact
that we provide our customers start to
end solutions, such as, Complying with
regulatory and enforcement
requirements, Product formulation,
Packaging development, Complicated
process and product engineering,
complete logistic support, and
documentation support for export all
over the three worlds.
We provide following services to our
principals:
• Portfolio Management: We help our
associates and partner in managing
their product portfolio by the mean
of line extension and brand
extension.

• Project Management: Each Project
is allocated a dedicated project team
who monitor critical milestones to
ensure timely delivery of key tasks
and ultimately timely delivery of
customer projects.
• Regulatory Compliance: We stay
abreast of Cosmetic Regulations
and ensure the highest standards of
product safety by abiding to
regional and international
regulations, including product
registrations.
• Innovation: We express our
creativity freely and can meet any
customer requirement with high
quality and safety standards.
• R and D Operation: We support
Technology Transfer, through
process validation, Technical Risk
Assessment and adapting
formulations to our processing
equipment and complying with
regulatory requirements.
• Quality: State of art quality control
lab and ensure that products
manufactured are in line with
agreed standards with principles.
• Expertise: Our expertise lies in the
manufacturing of
Lotions/Creams/Shampoo/Oral
Care/Soaps/Hand Wash/Talcum
Powder/ Hand
Sanitizers/Disinfectants and
Detergents.
Being in a leadership position, what
is your opinion on the impact of the
current pandemic on the
manufacturing industry and the
related market within which you
conduct business?
As a contract manufacturer we too
faced business slow down and volume
drop through 2020. We also had an
opportunity to serve the masses with
high quality Hand Sanitizer and other
Hygiene products. We were provided
with extended credit by bankers,
concessional tariff by DEWA, extended
Visa tenure by Labor and Immigration
etc.
In your opinion, what could be the
future of the manufacturing industry
post the Covid-19 pandemic?
Post Covid-19 pandemic, we expect
the economy to return to normalcy mid
2021 as the business outlook
reassuring. Also, most of the industries
are back in action, which in turn could
bring back volume. With invent of
Vaccine, tourism industry is likely to
bounce back very soon. Also, schools,
educational institutions, banks,
government services are back into
operation from first quarter 2021.
As an established business leader,
what would be your advice to the
budding entrepreneurs aspiring to
the venture into the manufacturing
industry?
As a manufacturer our advice to those
who are interested to startup their own
new manufacturing industry is that it is
worth of setting up new manufacturing
industry. Since the Cosmetics industry
is worth to 10 billion for GCC market
and it is growing at the rate of 15%
year after year. There is demand in the
market for new manufacturer,
considering the high quality and
service to meet the market demand. To
enter the market, we need to believe in
ourselves. We need to have a vision
and find good employees. Challenge
yourself and Believe that you can
succeed, you will find ways through
different obstacles and achieve the
goal.
How do you envision on sustaining
your company’s competency in this
ever-cutthroat business ecosystem?
Where do you see your company in
the next five years?
As a manufacturer we foresee tough
competition in the market. We will be
able to sustain our growth as believe in
and follow Creativity, Innovation,
Technology, and Teamwork to improve
efficiencies, benchmark, and upgrade
practices within the organization for
the benefit of our customers. We expect
at least 15 to 20% growth year on year
for next 5 years. Customers looking for
simple products and quick services.
The value they are looking for comes
from experiencing the use of a product
or a service that is tailored to their
specific needs and preferences.
About the leader
GCCM is headed by Mr. Yousry
Hemdan Ahmed Ibrahim, CEO. He
has a doctorate and MBA in strategic
management. He started his
professional career as an Auditor with
KPMG. He was associated with IDCO-
KSA, dealing in FMCG and Pharma,
as CFO and then as CEO for 25 years.
Mr. Yousry joined GCCM as CEO in
September 2015 as to look after
GCCM and other business interests of
its owners and his contribution towards
the company on sustainable business,
ensuring the continuity of existing
customers and introducing new
markets. He played a key role in
upgradation of manufacturing facility
and creating GCCM’s own products
portfolio and introducing into the GCC
region and MENA market.

UNRAVELING
ANDTHE MEDIUM
OF NFT
In today’s digitally connected
world, digital art and collections
can be sold virtually. These can be
purchased through the use of non-
fungible tokens (NFTs). With the
advent of blockchain, the digital art
and collectibles market has started to
explode. NFTs help creators and
investors to sell and buy exclusive
digital objects ranging from 3D videos,
songs, pictures, and so on. Let us delve
a little deep into NFTs and learn more
about them.
Defining an NFT
NFTs are digital collectibles which can
be used to make digital transactions.
These transactions get marked down
on the blockchain. This can be applied
to pretty much every digital work. For
example, artists who make songs,
videos, photographs, and 3D
renderings, can sell a number of
official versions of their production to
people who want to buy them.
The purchasers receive ownership of
the digital version of the product on the
blockchain record, which is public and
cannot be edited through unofficial
channels. They can eventually sell their
ownership to someone else in
exchange of a payment in any currency
of their choice.
However, if a person purchases an
NFT, it does not mean that only they
can see it. Someone else can easily go
online, find the media included in the
NFT the other person had bought, and
download it. Although as per the
blockchain register, a person is still the
owner of a certain digital content,
anyone else can see or watch that
media. However, only owners can sell
their position on it.
For example, a football association can
select the highlights of the matches of
top players and offer NFTs of them in
limited releases. Sports fanatics can
buy ‘NFT packs’ of randomized
highlights in the form of tokens. Some
associations offer a certain number of
each token, while offering special
edition versions of token in auction
sale.
Hence, a customer may receive an NFT
of the best goal video of their favorite
player, while someone else might be
lucky to get a token which is
considered as the holographic version
of the same goal. NFTs can be
considered as trading cards in the
online world.
What are the Advantages of Buying
a Digital Collectible?
Physical objects have a variety of
challenges. For example, for an artist,
it is quite expensive to ship out their
work, while there are also risks of the
work getting lost or destroyed along
the way. The same can be said for
collectibles. However, digitizing the
collectibles changes the game entirely.

Digital collectibles are easier to handle
and store. You cannot lose it as long as
you do not lose access to your account
information.
Furthermore, digital collectibles are
live on the blockchain and there is
physical object. Hence, this rules out
the possibility of counterfeiting art or
any other collectible.
The Worth of NFTs
Currently, there is tremendous cash
flow in the NFT world, just like
confetti floating in the air during any
grand celebration. A renowned digital
artist recently created an NFT of a
collage he created which he sold for
$6.6 million. The top football players
can sell their NFTs for tens of
thousands of dollars each.
Purchasing and Selling NFTs
Carrying out NFT transactions is easier
said than done. In order to buy NFTs,
individuals will have to visit online
marketplaces such Nifty Gateway,
SuperRare, OpenSea, and so on.
Although there are varieties of options
out there, the field is still expanding
gradually. There are some
marketplaces, which specialize in
digital art, while there are many music-
centric platforms as well.
There are many marketplaces which
allow artists to create NFTs through
their platforms, however in order to
purchase and sell through larger
players, individuals must apply to
become partners.
The Disadvantages of NFTs
Just like every other product or
technology, NFT has its own set of
downsides. Many major NFT platforms
use the Ethereum blockchain, which
leads to the consumption of
tremendous amount of energy.
Ethereum does not get too far into the
crypto weeds and uses a digital mining
process similar to that of a bitcoin to
maintain its records. Furthermore,
computers help in solving
tremendously complex mathematical
problems to verify transactions.
Ethereum is capable of handling
transactions outside its own
blockchain. As such, it is more flexible
than something like a bitcoin.
However, on the downside, Ethereum
consumes huge amounts of energy
because it requires tremendous
computing power to process each
transaction.
In spite of its few disadvantages, NFTs
provide tremendous scope in terms of
digital transactions and purchasing and
selling of collectibles.
- Ananda D.
#DigitalEverything

UNITED FOODS
COMPANY PJSC
A Symbol of Ceaseless Quality
Mr Fethi Khiari
CEO
UAE’s Best Manufacturing Companies 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has
levied a significant number of
challenges on industries across
the world. Pertaining to the pandemic
induced lockdowns and other
restrictions, companies across the
spectrum of food manufacturing—as
evidently stated essential—were
compelled to reiterate their operational
standards and processes.
The pandemic has also indirectly
sparked empowerment within certain
companies leading them to exhibit
their optimum potential in contributing
to global economic recovery.
One significant name among such
companies is, United Foods Company
PJSC, a Muscat based food and
beverages manufacturer with 40+ years
of undisputed prominence and
reputation.
In the following interview, Mr Fethi
Khiari, the CEO of the company
briefs us about the company’s expertise
in the food and beverages niche and
also his opinions ono the current and
future landscapes of the industry.
Below are the highlights of the
interview:
Brief our readers about your
company, your niche market, and
your vision.
United Foods Company PJSC, founded
in 1976, is a leading food company in
the GCC. And it is one of the first
companies to get listed on Dubai stock
exchange. It is the GCC pioneering
manufacturer, marketer and exporter of
branded Ghee, Edible Oils, Butter and
Margarine with an expanding
consumer base in over 60 countries.
United Foods owns a cutting-edge
factory in Jebel Ali. Our flag-ship
brand Aseel is a strong market-leader
in chosen categories, mainly in the
GCC and Levant. It is also the number
one Ghee brand in Europe. Other
brands like Nawar, Safi, and Mumtaz
have been available in B2C and B2B
channels for almost four decades.
We work very hard to bring in more
quality improvements, innovations,
and new categories to our markets. The
introduction of Extra Virgin Olive Oil,
a range of Trans-fat free ghee and
margarine variants, Tahina, and a range
of premium cooking oils under Aseel
brand has set the beginning in the past

Our vision is to be a
leading food company
offering quality food
solutions to our
customers while always
being guided by our
responsibility towards the
society and the
environment
years. United Foods products are, since
2015, totally trans-fat free, with zero
hydrogenation.
Our company’s vision is to be a
leading food company in the region
offering quality food solutions to our
customers while always being guided
by our responsibility to society and the
environment.
Aseel is our Flagship brand and the
leading Ghee brand in the UAE, GCC
and Europe. Aseel enjoys over 75% of
market shares, due to its outstanding
quality.
Being in a leadership position, what
is your opinion on the impact of the
current pandemic on the
manufacturing industry and the
related market within which you
conduct business?
The Covid 19 pandemic is undoubtedly
changing the world as we knew it. It is
changing everything in the life of
everyone and every business. We at
United Foods Company have been fast
to FIRST insulate our workers in
urgent and high-cost fashion. We
believe that only healthy workers can
guarantee the production of healthy
goods, for our consumers, threatened
by this pandemic. We also tackled very
fast our strategic issues of procurement
and delivery. We made sure we have
high strategic stocks and committed to
the market players all their requested
volumes. We also launched our E-
commerce platform to help our
customers and consumers order from
their IT tools and get served.
In your opinion, what could be the
future of the manufacturing industry
post the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sincerely, we have mixed opinions
regarding this prospect. Without any
shadow of a doubt, our consumers and
their health are our guiding priority. If
it is true that this kind of pandemic is
here to stay, then we shall need to
adopt more automations, where we use
less workers and more robots. And
where we shall need to train more our
workers so they can add more quality
related values.
As an established busines leader,
what would be your advice to the
budding entrepreneurs aspiring to
venture into the manufacturing
industry?
My main advice for the young
entrepreneurs is that they do their
market research well, look for gaps in
the market, check latest technologies
and understand the consumers. Once
they have those elements then starting
a manufacturing operation will be
made easier. It goes without saying that
the first ingredient for their success,
will be their level of passion for what
they want to do.
How do you envision on sustaining
your company’s competency in this
ever-cutthroat business ecosystem?
Where do you see your company in
the next five years?
United Foods Company is celebrating
its 45 years this year. In this period of
time, UFC moved from being just a
ghee producer and exporter, to a more
general food producer and distributor,
mainly in the Local market. Our
objectives for the 5 years to come, is to
further strengthen our role in the UAE
by producing and marketing a wider
range of food products. We do not
imagine growing only organically. We
are preparing for a major acceleration.

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