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In line with the state’s vision and strategy to enhance the social and economic integration of People of Determination, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination has demonstrated its commitment to empowering this segment through the Al Qou’a Dairy Products Plant. This facility,

In line with the state’s vision and strategy to enhance the social and economic integration of People of Determination, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination has demonstrated its commitment to empowering this segment through the Al Qou’a Dairy Products Plant. This facility, the first of its kind in the region, is fully operated by People of Determination at Al Qou’a Center under the organization. Since its inauguration in September 2023, it has produced a total of 276,420 kilograms of labneh, relying on 1,386 liters of milk sourced from farms and ranches in the Al Qou’a area.
The Al Qou’a plant is an innovative model for empowering People of Determination, enabling their active participation in the workforce and offering them specialized career opportunities. This contributes to enhancing their skills and supporting the national economy, aligning with the national policy for empowering People of Determination, which aims to achieve their full inclusion in all aspects of life. Currently, the plant employs six individuals from this group who have undergone comprehensive training in the skills necessary for work in this field, providing a supportive environment that fosters their interaction with the community.
Subha Al Darai, Director of the Al Qou’a Care and Rehabilitation Center, stated, "The plant supports local entrepreneurship and strengthens the national economy by opening markets for local dairy products. It also encourages farmers and ranchers in Al Qou’a and surrounding areas to supply milk, promoting sustainable development."
She further explained that there are future expansion plans that include the production of cheese using camel milk, aligning with the UAE’s vision for sustainable development. Al Darai called on farm and ranch owners in Al Qou’a and neighboring areas to support the project by supplying milk, thereby enhancing the plant’s operational capacity and increasing production. She emphasized the importance of strengthening community partnerships to achieve greater empowerment of People of Determination across all sectors.
The Al Qou’a Dairy Products Plant is part of the “Made in UAE” initiative, which aims to boost local production, support the industrial sector, and contribute to diversifying the national economy while achieving sustainability and inclusivity in all areas.
Page Last Update: 14 January 2025