The new project will use advanced technology to sustainably cultivate tomatoes and cucumbers year-round in the UAE
It is carving out an area the size of some 15 soccer fields to form a horticulture oasis on the outskirts of Neom
India and UAE signed three crucial MoUs to further bilateral trade and economic partnership
The programme is targetted at farmers, local producers, technology providers, equipment suppliers, and those involved in the agriculture support ecosystem
We explore the role of innovative technologies in achieving food security in the GCC region
More than 70,000 donators, including individuals, institutions and businesses from both the public and private sectors, have contributed in the first 10 days
At full scale, the 200-hectare AgTech Park will target production volumes of over 40 kilotonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables annually
SLG Group’s new facility is the latest in a number of manufacturers producing and exporting foodstuffs globally from the Dubai Industrial City
The two entities aim to assist in the transition towards greater food security and water conservation in the kingdom and GCC
The development and adoption of advanced technology is critical to averting negative impacts on our food systems
According to recent research, approximately one third of the food produced is getting wasted which puts pressure on consumers to change their behaviour
Twenty per cent of livestock production is lost to disease every year, while one-third of all food produced is wasted
The pact includes recommendations and actions that support the production and distribution of sustainable food systems and supply networks
The UAE, which is attending the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, joined the coalition to support the elimination of plastic pollution by 2040
Running from 2022 to 2026, the project is designed to enhance farming communities’ resilience to climate change
The MoU will see the two parties identify collaboration opportunities in food security and also support SMEs and startups in the agriculture sector
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the only Arab countries in the top quartile of the ranking
The strategy aims to increase agricultural sustainability rates to 66 percent, and reduce the use of groundwater in agriculture by 500 million cubic metres between 2022 and 2025
Founded in 2021, Right Farm uses predictive technology, which is designed to provide a seamless and convenient end-to-end process from farm to table
The funds from the group will be deployed over the next three years to cover the import costs of seeds, grains and fertilisers and alleviate food supply challenges
PepsiCo’s CEO for Africa, Middle East and South Asia tells Gulf Business why the company is driven by sustainability and focused on supporting communties in the region
The food hub will assemble wholesale buyers, sellers, logistics players and distributors from across the world
The investment will be used to expand to more fruits and vegetables and open its first centre in Qatar in 2023
With food security gaining increased focus during the pandemic, the UAE is focusing on the adoption of new technologies to yield greater results, say Elite Agro Division’s executive director and board member Dr Abdulmonem Almarzooqi and its CEO Ian Summerfield
The company is working on expanding its operations
The facility will grow fresh kale, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries and melons, and plans to supply hypermarkets, hotels and chefs across the country
Competition backers include Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council
FreshToHome will invest in aquaculture and agriculture solutions aimed at supporting food production in arid and desert climates
Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri has been appointed as the CEO of the new entity
The platform uses blockchain technology to connect farmers with different entities in the UAE including food processing companies, traders and wholesalers