BAKU, 18th November, 2024 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion at COP29 today witnessed discussions that focused on climate action for food and agriculture, with a strong emphasis on the importance of including youth voices in the climate agenda Participants in a session on food and agriculture systems affirmed that the link between climate action and […]
AMSTERDAM, 18th November, 2024 (WAM) – Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), has been appointed member of the Board of the Amsterdam-based World Agriculture Forum (WAF).Prof. Rudy Rabbinge, Chairman, WAF Board, which includes global leaders from different countries – congratulated Dr. […]
DUBAI, 15th November, 2024 (WAM) — Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), visited the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), to gain insights into its pioneering research and strategic initiatives designed to address critical challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability. Dr. Tarifa […]
AJMAN,25th October, 2024 (WAM) – The Municipality and Planning Department – Ajman (MPDA) announced the winners of the 15th Ajman Agriculture Award 2024, which aims to support positive efforts in the agricultural field and encourage bright models to be an example everyone to continue the afforestation process and increase green spaces in the Emirate of […]
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2024 (WAM) — Officials from the agricultural sector in the Republic of Korea have expressed their interest in collaborating with Middle Eastern countries in the field of smart agriculture and exporting agricultural products, starting with the UAE. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of a meeting […]
SYRACUSE, Italy, 11th October, 2024 (WAM) — Francesco Lollobrigida. Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, has commended the pivotal role of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in driving substantial progress in Arabian horse racing at Italy’s racetracks in recent years. […]
FUJAIRAH, 10th October, 2024 (WAM) — The Fujairah Department of Industry and Economy has organised the Fujairah-Japan Forum, attended by investors in the fields of agriculture and food security from both Japan and the UAE. The forum aims to enhance investment in vital sectors and support the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051, in addition […]
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2024 (WAM) — The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has expressed strong support for the United Arab Emirates’ newly launched “Plant the Emirates” national programme, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The programme aims to significantly bolster agricultural development […]
CAIRO, 30th September, 2024 (WAM) – A senior official at the Arab League said that the United Arab Emirates plays a leading role in supporting and developing saline agriculture technologies as an effective means to combat desertification and restore degraded lands, especially in light of the challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity in […]
ABU DHABI, 11th September, 2024 (WAM)– Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), ADAFSA announced the launch of the 3rd Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award under […]
VIENNA, 31st August, 2024 (WAM) — Farmers in six Asian countries have successfully increased their rice yields using nuclear-derived climate-smart agricultural practices, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). Rice, a staple food for 60 percent of the Asian population, is […]
ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2024 (WAM) – Under the guidance and support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the authority has launched the Abu Dhabi […]
