Global Protein Security Platform

Global Protein Security Platform

Quality meat supply, built for the UAE's long-term food security

GPSP plans to raise quality cattle and sheep at commercial scale in selected countries, serving established demand while giving the UAE greater control over its essential meat supply.

Built to withstandSupply-chain disruptionGeopolitical instabilityAnimal-disease eventsExport and route restrictions

Food security

Reliance on international markets exposes essential supply

The UAE's substantial reliance on international animal-protein markets leaves essential supply exposed to disruption, disease events, export restrictions and rising logistics costs.

Spot-market dependence
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Controlled supply capacity
Core asset

The ability to secure, control and redirect production, processing, logistics, storage and distribution capacity under different crisis scenarios.

01

Value chain control

Ownership or strategic partnerships at critical stages.

02

Geographic diversification

Multi-market operations to mitigate concentration risk.

03

Built-in resilience

Alternatives for every critical input.

04

Operational agility

Flexible sourcing and routing as conditions evolve.

05

Long-term supply security

Dedicated assets supporting multi-year supply continuity.

A national supply anchor

The aim is not to replace all imports, but to build a strategic portion of supply under ownership, control or long-term partnership. Any target level remains subject to the feasibility study.

The platform is designed to combine commercial opportunity with the UAE's food-security needs.

By developing reliable supplies of high-quality beef and lamb for markets with established demand, GPSP aims to build a profitable business while giving the UAE greater control over its long-term meat supply.

Project concept

Three high-demand meat categories

GPSP will focus on quality meat segments with established commercial demand. Their premium positioning is intended to support a profitable business alongside the UAE's food-security goals.

Angus bull illustration

Angus beef

Premium beef for retail, hospitality and institutional markets.

Wagyu bull illustration

Wagyu beef

High-value beef for fine dining, premium hospitality and export opportunities.

Naeemi (Awassi) sheep illustration
Naeemi (Awassi)
Najdi sheep illustration
Najdi

Premium sheep meat

Naeemi (Awassi) and Najdi sheep for local demand and premium lamb products.

Profitability remains subject to the feasibility study and business plan.

Flexible hybrid model

Production at origin, with two routes to the UAE

GPSP would raise and fatten quality cattle and sheep at commercial scale in selected countries of origin.

Route 1

Live livestock route

Ship animals by sea during winter for final finishing and slaughter in the UAE.

Route 2

Meat import route

Slaughter animals in their countries of origin and ship the meat to the UAE.

The mix between the two routes will ultimately be decided by the relevant UAE authorities responsible for food security and emergency reserves.

Digital platform

A planned AI system for supply decisions

GPSP plans to develop a purpose-built system that monitors operations online across production, transport, UAE finishing, processing and distribution.

Climate and water

Assess climate change and its effects on water availability as a primary food-security concern.

Operational disruption

Assess veterinary disease, logistics constraints, regional conflicts and wars.

The software is planned and is not yet operational.

Development stage

First-stage funding and investment planning

~US$1M

First stage

Funding sought for feasibility work and a rigorous business plan, with proposed collaboration with Deloitte.

~US$500M

Full platform

Indicative subsequent investment framework for the full platform, subject to feasibility and business planning.

The first-stage work is intended to give decision-makers a sound basis for evaluating the larger investment.

Who we are

Executive leadership and UAE presence

Adv. Eyal Erlich

Adv. Eyal Erlich

Founder and Executive Chairman. Leads strategy, investor relations and team coordination.

Domenico Bazzoni

Domenico Bazzoni

Chief Livestock Supply Chain and Maritime Officer. Leads sourcing and maritime logistics.

Steve Meerwald

Steve Meerwald

Senior Executive, Livestock, Agribusiness and International Operations.

Yousef Afana

Yousef Afana

UAE Business Development and Operations Representative.

International specialist advisers

Dr. Tamir Goshen

Veterinary, animal health and biosecurity. Former Chief Veterinary Officer of Israel.

Garry Robinson

Australian specialist in Wagyu production, breeding and genetics.

Simon Partoush

Nutrition, feed centres and livestock infrastructure.

Dr. Elisha Gootwine

Sheep genetics, reproduction and production.

Next steps

Contact GPSP

Global Protein Security Platform

contact@globalproteinsecurity.com

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