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Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates, including fishing, was a minor part of the UAE economy in the early 1990s, contributing less than 4 percent of GDP. [1] Since the formation of the UAE, the availability of capital and the demand for fresh produce have encouraged agricultural development. [1] The main farming areas are Digdaga in Ras al ...
Agricultural organisations based in the United Arab Emirates (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
In 2005, the UAE signed the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Convention on Climate Change, thus becoming the "green" leader of the major oil-producing countries. [10] The United Arab Emirates, with a focus on their wealthiest emirates Abu Dhabi and Dubai, started their first action concerning climate change by initiating small "green" projects in 2006.
An additional $9 billion of funding to tackle agriculture's role in the climate crisis was announced on the sidelines of the United Nations climate talks on Friday. The Agriculture Innovation ...
The territory is part of the Dubai Non-Urban Area consisting largely of desert territories, aquifer areas, gas extraction areas, conservation areas and agricultural settlements. Within it is the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, which is the largest reserve in the Emirates, with its famous Qudra Lakes.
The establishment of designated freezones in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) traces its roots to the nation's strategic vision for economic diversification.In the late 20th century, recognizing the need to reduce reliance on oil revenue, the UAE embarked on a deliberate initiative to create economic zones that would attract foreign investment, promote international trade, and foster innovation.
International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) is an international, not-for-profit applied agricultural research center with a unique focus on marginal environments. [1] It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity , water ...
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) launched a program to establish a gene bank, to ensure that certain crop genes are saved and can be drawn upon in the future. The UAE has also planned to include agriculture in their tourism sector, as they feel there is interest in their organic farms and camel milk industry. [ 21 ]