In a significant move to protect agricultural diversity, seeds cultivated in the UAE have been transported to the Arctic and are now stored in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This facility, located on an island above the Arctic Circle, serves as a crucial safeguard for global crop diversity. The seeds were meticulously collected and studied...
The UAE Food Bank has initiated the ‘United in Giving’ program, aiming to deliver seven million meals to those in need throughout the holy month of Ramadan. This initiative operates under the guidance of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum and is part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global...
UAE-based Pure Harvest Smart Farms and South Korea’s PlanTFarm have announced the launch of a newly redeveloped high-tech farming facility in Al Ain, UAE. This innovative site is designed to leverage advanced AI-powered technologies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) The facility includes a pilot project aimed at growing animal fodder using 95% less water, which...
Spring Valley, a UAE-based agro-commodity supplier, is investing AED 184 million to establish a new distribution hub at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). This initiative aims to enhance regional food security and is projected to play a crucial role in the UAE’s food supply chain The new facility will cover over 100k square feet...
Aqua Bridge, an aquaculture company based in the UAE that is connected to the powerful Al-Maktoum family in Dubai, has announced plans to build an aquaculture farm and study center in Uttar Pradesh, India. The project, which wants to help India’s growing aquaculture industry, will need an initial investment of $461 million. In the town...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will collaborate with Ukraine to create the first food hub on the African continent, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This announcement was made during an online press conference held in Abu Dhabi with Ukrainian journalists, as reported by Ukrinform During the event, Zelensky told that both nations have long...
AD Ports Group has entered into a 50-year land lease agreement with Al Ain Mills, part of Al Hazaa Investment Group, to establish a modern grain storage and processing facility. The facility will be located at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further strengthening the port’s position as a key trade hub in the region. The planned...
AD Ports Group has entered a significant partnership with SEMURG INVEST LLP, the developer of the Sarzha Multifunctional Marine Terminal at Kuryk Port in Kazakhstan. According to the Foundation Agreement signed on January 14, 2025, AD Ports Group holds a 51 percent stake, while Semurg owns 49 percent in the Sarzha Grain Terminal venture. This...
On January 13, 2025, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in Dubai organized the inaugural Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum. This event focused on reviewing scientific insights related to transboundary animal diseases and agricultural pests, as well as discussing strategies to prevent their entry into the UAE. The forum also aimed to promote...