This week, Al Khayyat Investments (AKI), through AKI Consumer, exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CJ Corporation through CJ Foods to advance the expansion of K-Food across the Middle East. The agreements were exchanged between Mr SukJoon Lee, Vice Chairman of CJ Group, and Zaid S. Al Khayyat Managing Director of Al Khayyat Investments.
The ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi during the State Visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the importance of the growing economic ties between both nations. And in the esteemed presence of H.E. Kim Jung kwon, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea, and H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade.
Together, we will introduce a wider range of K Food products to consumers across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and neighbouring markets, and also explore opportunities in joint product development and future local manufacturing. This partnership positions both organisations to capture significant demand for K Food across the Middle East.
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