There were 47 results found for UAE: Abu Dhabi and Agriculture

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The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020: Agriculture & Food Security
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Agriculture is a key target for expansion, modernisation and diversification in the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 aims for the non-oil sector to make up 64% of the economy by 2030. Food and agriculture have an important part to play in achieving this and represent vast potential for growth into new areas. In spite of the emirate’s dry desert conditions and high summer temperatures,…

Economic News

Agri-tech’s role in achieving food security in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has unveiled a series of programmes aimed at boosting food security by encouraging innovation in the agri-tech and processing segments, while also incentivising international food firms to establish a presence in the emirate. On March 11 Abu Dhabi unveiled a Dh1bn ($272.3m) incentive package to support the development of the domestic agri-tech industry. Part of the Abu Dhabi government’s…

Interview

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security: Interview
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Interview:Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri How can local food production be expanded while ensuring water resources are utilised sustainably? MARIAM BINT MOHAMMED ALMHEIRI: Agriculture is the world’s thirstiest industry. In the UAE 59% of all water produced is used on agriculture. Demand in the UAE is considerably higher than in other regions because of the hot climate and low annual rainfall.…

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The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019: Agriculture & Food Security
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The local authorities are continually looking at ways to improve domestic food production, efforts which can in turn support and work alongside the various strategies in place to ensure Abu Dhabi’s food security as well as that of the wider UAE. Despite a desert climate and significant barriers to large-scale agricultural production, a strong focus has been placed in recent years on the management…

Country Report

The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
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Despite lower external demand and a sharp drop in oil prices from mid-2014, Abu Dhabi’s economy has remained resilient, growing by 9.5% in 2017. The emirate is working to consolidate government spending and reshape the economy through a decreased reliance on oil and gas, investing in areas such as research and development, technologically advanced manufacturing and other high value-added industr

Overview

Digital and precision farming practices aim to bolster global agriculture resiliency
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Against a backdrop of increasingly severe and financially straining climate events and natural disasters, technology is poised to play an important role in maintaining and improving global agricultural output. The adoption of digital and precision farming practices has been shown to improve crop resiliency, and boost productivity and incomes, particularly in emerging markets where small-scale…

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Abu Dhabi steps up agricultural research and food safety standards
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The local authorities are continually looking at ways to improve domestic food production, efforts which can in turn support and work alongside the various strategies in place to ensure Abu Dhabi’s food security as well as that of the wider UAE. Despite a desert climate and significant barriers to largescale agricultural production, a strong focus has been placed in recent years on the management…

Analysis

Abu Dhabi pursues short-term strategies and long-term innovation for food security
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With the UAE relying on imports for 90% of its food, emirates like Abu Dhabi are exposed to volatility in international food markets, currency fluctuations and regional tension. While greater agricultural self-sufficiency through advances in technology is a longer-term mission, the authorities at the national and emirate level are pursuing nearer-term policies to mitigate risk by deploying…

Event

SIAL Middle East 2018

With yet another successful event in 2017, attracting 1000+ exhibitors, 30+ national pavilions and 26,003 trade attendees, SIAL Middle East continues to be the platform for food, beverage and hospitality companies to make their mark in this region. The exhibition has over 10 events and features over 3 days, some of which include La Cuisine, SIAL Innovation Awards, The Mercurys and the Hosted Buyer…

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Investment in sustainable farming and new technology supports Abu Dhabi’s efforts to boost local agricultural production

Abu Dhabi is looking to position itself as a key contributor to the UAE’s food security drive, with the national government announcing plans to boost agricultural output by 60% by 2051. At the annual Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), held in Abu Dhabi in February, Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the minister of climate change and environment for the UAE, said that despite being located…

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