Eng. Abdulla Salem Janan

Mr Janan has over 30 years of experience in agriculture, laboratory services, quarantine, and food safety regulation, he has held several leadership positions within the UAE government's agricultural and food regulatory sectors. He began his career with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in 1993 as an Agricultural Engineer, progressing to lead Plant Protection laboratories and related technical functions. He subsequently served in the Ministry of Environment and Water in a range of senior roles, including Head of Laboratories, Director of Laboratories, and Director of Quarantine and Experimental Services. From 2017 to 2021, he served as Director of the National Laboratories Department at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Since 2021, he has held the position of Director of the Food Safety Department, leading national initiatives to strengthen food safety systems, regulatory oversight, and food control programs across the UAE.