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Enhancing food security in the UAE

How artificial intelligence and vertical farming are transforming sustainable food security in the UAE

In 2017, the UAE announced the creation of the region’s first Ministry for Food Security. The establishment of the ministry highlighted the priority given by the UAE to ensure sustainable food and water supply to meet the needs of its growing population and expanding economy, and also the need to ensure efficient and effective logistics, storage and distribution capability.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 highlighted the importance of food security for public confidence and wellbeing, and the UAE, thanks to its long established focus on food and water security, has been one of the leading nations in its response to the crisis.

Central to the UAE’s successes in 2020 have been its willingness to innovate and adopt new processes quickly to overcome challenges.

Agritech

Long seen as one of the least innovative segments of the entire global economy, the rise in investment in agricultural technology (agritech) in recent years has seen a surge in interest in new methods of farming and ensuring sustainable food security.

The implementation of digital data technology in traditional farms is increasing crop yields and removing waste from both the production and logistics side of the industry.

Meanwhile, innovations in energy generation and irrigation technology are opening up a huge new industry in vertical farming and urban farming. And the UAE is emerging as a major investor in vertical farming.

Join MEED’s exclusive webinar together with DP World and JAFZA on 10th Dec as we bring together industry leaders from across the agricultural, logistics and technology sectors to discuss how vertical farming is creating new opportunities for investors and developers alike.

The webinar will look at the UAEs food security strategies and the central role of innovative data technologies and artificial intelligence in ensuring greater resilience in food security. It examines the latest trends and innovations in agriculture and the opportunities in improving the quality of local produce.

Discussion points:

Food security in the UAE – Strategies and investments
How investments in aquaculture, renewable energy, and agritech are shaping the UAE’s progress towards sustainable food security
Strengthening regional collaboration to build resilience for food security and nutrition
The challenges that the region is facing in achieving its food security objectives
The impact of circular agriculture on the regions food security
The evolution of indoor farming in the UAE
The role of AI and automation in farming

ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY in the UAE

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