Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has signed an MOU with CCL Holdings to establish a new partnership called Kosher Arabia.
A a dedicated production facility for kosher food will established at EKFC’s premises in the UAE with production expected to begin by January 2021.
Kosher Arabia is certified by the Kashrut Division of the Orthodox Union (OU) which will work in partnership with the South African Union of Orthodox Synagogues (UOS) to provide the highest level of excellence in kosher certification to Kosher Arabia.
The experienced culinary team at EKFC will handle all food production, while CCL Holdings will provide certification and production supervision including support for menu development and foodstuff procurement.
According to Saeed Mohammed, CEO of Emirates Flight Catering the partnership will cover all food channels and is exploring opening restaurants across Dubai and the GCC.
Ross Kriel, founder of CCL Holdings, and President of the Jewish Council of the Emirates (JCE) said: “Kosher Arabia was set up to supply kosher food to meet the growing demand in the UAE, not only from the Jewish community here but also from other consumers looking for healthy and halal-compliant options.
