The project is aimed at regenerating unproductive land, reinvigorating their economy and reduce the reliance on imported produce
food production
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climate change
Food for thought: Navigating responsible F&B in hospitality
It’s imperative that we adopt sustainable sourcing practices that balance efficient harvesting with the preservation of animal populations and crops
Agriculture
UAE bank announces $27m in loans for food firms
UAE’s Emirates Development Bank unveils AgriTech Loans for food sector
agricultural
Saudi Arabia’s ambitions for food production advancement supported by ICRISAT-FAO partnership
The collaboration is to support the kingdom’s ambitions toward achieving greater advancement in food production
Agriculture
Food security in a changing world
New agritech solutions are revolutionising the industry and tackling issues from food security to climate change. UK companies are leading the way
Abu Dhabi
First edition of World Union of Wholesale Markets held in Abu Dhabi
The WUWM discussed challenges facing global food security and highlighted UAE’s role and contribution in building advanced food systems
Agriculture
Future Food Forum opens in Dubai with over 600 participants
The third edition of the event is to discuss issues related to sustainability, food security, retail supply chain management, digital technologies and the future of farming
agricultural technology
Emirates unit opens ‘world’s largest’ $40-million vertical farm in Dubai
The 330,000-square-foot facility is expected to produce more than 1 million kilograms of leafy greens on 95 percent less water use
clean energy
UAE announces $2 billion investment in India food parks
The move is part of an effort to tackle food insecurity in South Asia and the Middle East
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to raise sustainability targets, reduce groundwater use in new 4-year agriculture plan
The new strategy also outlines a future roadmap for establishing sustainable food systems and measures to address the sector’s challenges
agribusiness
UAE agritech Pure Harvest raises $180.5 million as it eyes global expansion
UAE agritech Pure Harvest raises $180.5 million as it eyes global expansion
Abu Dhabi
World Union of Wholesale Markets global conference to be held in Middle East for first time
AD Ports Group will host the conference, which is a major event for the fresh food industry, on October 20-22 in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
Abu Dhabi’s ADFD funds two grain silos in Jordan to keep rising food prices in check
The wheat and barley silos in Jordan’s Juwaideh and Aqaba regions are expected to reduce dependence on food imports, while generating hundreds of jobs and contributing to Jordan’s economic development
5g technology
Will faster networks lead to safer food?
The UAE is taking an innovative approach to food security challenge with advanced technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions at the heart of their strategy
agricultural activities
Saudi agri-tech startup Red Sea Farms raises $18.5mn to address food security in the GCC
Red Sea Farms’ technology makes commercial farming possible in the desert using primarily salt water
Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence
Spinneys becomes first retailer to join ‘Food for Life’ initiative in support of UAE’s target to halve food waste by 2030
According to Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, food wastage in the UAE is estimated to be 3.2 million tonnes, with around 38 percent of the food prepared daily being wasted
agriculture in UAE
UAE leads strong charge to fix broken food systems, feed millions, and address climate change, Minister says
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, explains why it has become increasingly critical to spur local production, agri-tech innovation, and support the ease of doing business in order to overcome food security challenges while reducing greenhouse gas emissions