In the Presence of Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has inaugurated a centre for assembling, packaging, storing, and distributing food products at its Innovation Centre in Al Bahia.

This initiative, in collaboration with Fresh on Table, aims to employ several People of Determination at the facility as part of the organisation’s commitment to professional empowerment and supporting their job stability.

The packaged products include fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, dairy, honey, and other animal products.

Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of the Organisation, emphasised that this collaboration with Fresh on Table advances the marketing of the organisation’s food products, such as organic fruits and vegetables, in a modern and efficient way. It also supports the organisation's efforts to train and invest in the talents and capabilities of People of Determination by providing them with permanent jobs at the new packaging centre. Moreover, it raises societal awareness and enhances their professional skills through specially designed training programmes tailored to meet the needs of the job market.

He added that the organisation consistently prioritises the development and empowerment of its members from various categories of People of Determination, enabling them to become productive individuals who play a key role in societal development. The organisation seeks to expand partnerships with the private sector and encourages all institutions across different sectors to actively contribute to the empowerment and training of these individuals, ensuring their meaningful contributions to society.

He also praised the role of Fresh on Table in promoting local farming and sustainability, helping the UAE achieve food security, and reducing carbon footprints by bringing production and consumption closer together.

Atul Chopra, Founder and CEO of Fresh on Table, expressed his delight at the opening of the new packaging centre in collaboration with Zayed Higher Organisation.

He stated, "This partnership highlights our deep commitment to sustainability as a means to inspire impactful and meaningful change for People of Determination in our Emirati community. We look forward to future projects proudly led by People of Determination and take pride in our dedication to transparency. Through our platform, we aim to empower our HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafés) partners to make informed environmental decisions and support local agriculture."

Fresh on Table is a leading agri-tech platform dedicated to supporting local farms and promoting sustainability, with a focus on addressing food security challenges. Its mission is to reduce carbon footprints by ensuring that production and consumption sources remain close to each other. As a key player in the UAE market, the platform connects local farms with the HORECA sector, facilitating access to fresh, locally grown ingredients delivered directly from farm to table.