Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Emirates Crop One (ECO 1) facility on Tuesday.
The facility, is the world’s largest vertical hydroponic farm, and was recently opened in Dubai.
The hydroponic facility in Dubai can produce over 1,000,000 kilograms of leafy greens annually, and requires 95 percent less water compared to conventional agriculture, Dubai Media Office said in a statement.
The Dubai Ruler said the unique initiative reflects the country’s commitment to food security by fostering sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices.
“The UAE has maintained the highest levels of food security with one of the world’s most comprehensive plans to address this vital issue,” Sheikh Mohammed said, adding the country “will continue to make the right investments in technologies and people to make food production and supply more agile and sustainable.”
The fresh produce from the facility, which was developed as a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), will be used for catering to passengers on Emirates and other airlines.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid noted that the Emirates Group has made significant contributions to achieving the UAE’s vision of being a leader in shaping the future of humanity, the Dubai Media Office said.
“The world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai is an embodiment of the UAE’s goal of generating solutions for the world’s greatest challenges and advancing innovation for creating a sustainable and prosperous tomorrow,” Sheikh Mohammed added.
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