Agriculture & Food Security
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2023
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Abu Dhabi, occupying 84% of the UAE’s landmass, plays a crucial role in agriculture and food security. The emirate is investing significantly in strengthening supply and value chains to enhance food-production systems and meet the population’s nutritional needs.
The Covid-19 pandemic and global geopolitical tensions have prompted a re-evaluation of food security strategies, emphasising localised supply chains. Abu Dhabi is central to this discussion, given its resources and geographic location.
The agriculture sector is undergoing transformation, driven by collaboration between public and private entities, which presents opportunities for international investors, aided by improvements in investment legislation. The emirate’s focus on agri-tech development offers an opening for start-ups to contribute to sector growth.
This chapter includes an interview with Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority.