Saudi Arabia is enhancing food security with reliance on veg, fruit and meat
Farming
Saudi agritech Iyris and Red Sea Global launch National Food Production Initiative in kingdom
The project is aimed at regenerating unproductive land, reinvigorating their economy and reduce the reliance on imported produce
UAE’s Al Dahra plans to expand its business in Egypt
It discussed future investments in a meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade
UAE announces major agriculture programme as it looks to grow number of farms, jobs, food security and organic produce in country
Sheikh Mohammed launches Plant the Emirates scheme as the UAE looks to sow seeds of agricultural growth and farming sector
Abu Dhabi’s $27.2m research fund invests in quinoa farms to boost UAE food security
Abu Dhabi is developing quinoa farms to enhance UAE food security
Dubai to host longest-running agriculture expo
AgraME, scheduled for October 7-8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will focus on building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem in the region
Saudis take best practices programme to coffee farmers in Asir
Similar programmes by Saudi Coffee Company, launched two years ago by PIF, have been held in Jazan and Baha and benefitted over 450 farmers
India’s FarmERP taps Saudi firm Seiyaj Tech to ramp up sustainable agritech push
This partnership will allow the company to collaborate with leading companies and government organisations, providing them with the advanced technology necessary to thrive in the challenging conditions
Saudi Arabia-based agritech startup Iyris secures $16m in Series A funding
The round was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, a San Francisco-based climate and sustainability fund supporting high-growth companies that drive a positive environmental impact
Saudi Arabia to plant 45m fruit trees as it plans banana and lemon harvests
Saudi Arabia looks to further boost GDP with localised fruit production
Sheikh Mohammed announces Dubai farm rules
Dubai issues decree regulating farms in Dubai
Agritech firm FarmERP announces AI, machine learning food software to improve Middle East food security
The venture is gearing up to raise top dollars to fund its game-changing plans for the sector, which it hopes will be transformed to a potentially high-profit sector with the help of cutting edge tech solutions
iFarm launches vertical farm in Dubai as sector tipped to reach $6.23bn in MENA
iFarm to grow salad items at vertical farm in Dubai
Abu Dhabi announces camel-grazing rules
Abu Dhabi sets season for camel grazing, provides rules for businesses
Abu Dhabi announces major holiday home update
Abu Dhabi allows farmhouse, caravan and RV holiday home licences
UAE announces major agriculture and farming reform and tourism opportunities
UAE approves 71 economic activities that can be carried out on agricultural land
Infosys techie quits job to take up brinjal farming in Japan, earns double
Japan’s demand for farmers comes from its ageing population and its younger generation’s disinterest in agriculture