Dubai is not only one of the most attractive cities for real estate investment, but also a place where authorities actively care about the quality of life of residents. The next step in this direction was the introduction of a digital platform My School Food, designed to improve the quality of nutrition in educational institutions in the emirate.

Dubai's New School Food Standard

Dubai Municipality is launching an innovative program aimed at providing children with a healthy and balanced diet. School canteens will now have more dietary, healthy, and nutrient-rich foods. The new system will allow students to develop healthy eating habits not only at school but also at home.

The menu will include more fiber, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits, while reducing added sugar, coffee and tea. The consumption of clean drinking water is also encouraged.

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Digital technologies and AI protect health

One of the key features of the platform was integration an AI-based chatbot named Ghalia, which provides real-time nutritional advice. The platform includes:

• Interactive map with information on the compliance of schools with nutritional requirements;
  
  
• Audit system, which requires suppliers to undergo regular inspections;
  
  
• Feedback from parents and students on the quality of school meals.
  
  

Support for all participants in the educational process

The My School Food platform provides personalized materials for different groups:

• Teachers receive ready-made nutrition lesson plans;
  
  
• Parents — access to recipes and online courses;
  
  
• Providers — video training and resources in several languages;
  
  
• Students — interactive educational games and product safety classes.
  
  

The program will cover more than 400,000 students out over 500 educational institutions, including schools, kindergartens and universities, as well as more 50 school meal suppliers.

Why is this important for property buyers in Dubai?

For families considering moving to Dubai or buying a home, education and child health care are key factors. The introduction of such an initiative underscores the high standards of living in the emirate and makes buying property in Dubai even more attractive for parents.

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