The partnership aims to revolutionise food production for the hospitality industry by providing more than 130 varieties of fresh produce through an innovative ‘Farming-as-a-Service’ model
Vertical farming
Sokovo opens state-of-the-art vertical farm in Dubai Industrial City
The launch of Sokovo’s hydroponic farm at Dubai Industrial City contributes to the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, Operation 300bn, and Make it in the Emirates visions, enhancing local supply chains across various sectors
iFarm launches vertical farm in Dubai as sector tipped to reach $6.23bn in MENA
iFarm to grow salad items at vertical farm in Dubai
UAE urges armed forces, hospital officials to buy local produce: Report
UAE is doubling down on its efforts on food security in the nation and beyond, as it prepares to host the COP28 climate conference in 2023
Sheikh Mohammed tours Dubai’s largest $40 million vertical hydroponic farm
The facility, is the world’s largest vertical hydroponic farm, and was recently opened in Dubai
Saudia to serve Red Sea Farms’ sustainably farmed food on flights
The partnership will provide the airline’s guests with sustainable, locally-sourced foods, lowering ‘food miles’ by replacing imports
Group Amana constructs world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai South
The 330,000 sq ft facility for Bustanica was built using innovative off-site construction methodologies, saving time, reducing waste and reducing work hours
Sheikh Hamdan tours ‘world’s largest vertical farm’ Bustanica in Dubai
The high-tech vertical farm, operated by Emirates Group, can produce over 1,000 tonnes of leafy greens each year. The crown prince also announced the launch of new initiatives that will continue to support sustainability in the emirate
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
UAE food security on the menu as Masdar and DANA team up
The regional agriculture market is projected to grow a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent through 2026
The agricultural sector is ripe for disruption
A combination of complexity, urgency, and abundant capital make the overlap of food and climate innovation a perfect target for an ambitious entrepreneur
$1bn sustainable city project to be built in Muscat, set for 2025 completion
Diamond Developers, OMRAN unveil The Sustainable City – Yiti with clean energy production, vertical farming and autonomous transportation
Greenhouses in the desert: Exploring sustainable alternatives to enhance food security in the Middle East
UAE-based startup Greener Crop’s hydroponic farm management solutions contributes to achieving country’s food security targets
UAE’s Operation 300bn, foreign ownership law change, are driving Dubai’s F&B industry to growth
Dubai Industrial City had an ‘amazing’ 2021 with 11 percent growth of its F&B zone’s leasable area, DI’s managing director said
UAE agtech major Pure Harvest hires senior team to drive GCC growth
Vertical farming firm, which has so far raised total capital in excess of $272m, bolsters leadership and management teams
South Korean agritech firm to develop functional crops in the UAE
New R&D unit will focus on developing crops for patients with severe diabetes, heart conditions and kidney disease
WenChao Group to invest $200m in new Dubai food manufacturing hub
Company also aims to venture into vertical farming in 2023 with first farm completed in 2025