Kosher Arabia, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and CCL Holdings, has become one of the first registered and certified producers of kosher food in the UAE with the opening of its catering facility in Dubai.

Offering “innovative solutions and tailor-made services”, Kosher Arabia will provide fresh, kosher meals to customers in the aviation, hospitality and events sectors across the Gulf region. The company commenced operations with a team of 20 dedicated culinary professionals, who have all been thoroughly trained in kosher food preparation, handling and serving.

With dedicated facilities located in Dubai World Central (DWC), Kosher Arabia’s production facility is reportedly equipped with the latest technologies and has a capacity of over 2000 meals a day. The company “stringently enforces” all health and safety regulations to guarantee a safe environment for staff and maintain the highest standards in food hygiene.

Kosher Arabia says that it is committed to using resources in a sustainable manner and minimising the environmental impact of its operations across all activities. Taking advantage of EKFC’s infrastructure, equipment and best practices, the company uses energy-efficient technologies, recycles waste where appropriate and offers innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Kosher Arabia general manager, Matt Rickard, said: “We are excited to launch operations in our new, state-of-the art facility. From a team of highly experienced, creative chefs to advanced technologies and reputable partners, we are well placed to lead the market and provide delicious and innovative kosher menus to our customers across the region. We will work hard to deliver world-class services and products through innovative and sustainable solutions, every day.”

Kosher Arabia is certified by the Kashrut Division of the Orthodox Union (OU) which continues to 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 company also uses certified suppliers to acquire the “very best quality” ingredients.