Agriculture has long been a critical pillar of Egypt’s economy, strengthened by the rich natural conditions around the Nile. The country produces an array of fruits,...
Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Egypt 2020
Articles & Analysis | How emerging markets are tackling water security from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
Global food demand is expected to increase by anywhere between 59% and 98% by 2050. However, global freshwater resources are already overstretched due to climate change and soaring population growth, and it is unclear how agricultural production will keep up with these challenges. In recent years climate-induced water shortages in urban areas...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
How does the newly restructured ADAFSA plan to achieve its long-term goals for the local industry?
Articles & Analysis | How technology is helping Abu Dhabi achieve food security from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
As a globally strategic industry, agriculture is a key target for expansion, modernisation and diversification in the emirate. Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 aims for the non-oil sector to make up 64% of the economy by 2030. Food and agriculture have an important part to play in achieving this and represent vast potential for growth into new...
Articles & Analysis | How Abu Dhabi is using technology to solve environmental problems from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
New steps are being taken to enhance domestic agricultural production and food security in Abu Dhabi through innovative practices. Technology, and research and development (R&D) will be key to expanding the agriculture sector and making it more resilient and sustainable. With a rising global population, accelerating food demand, scarcity...
Chapter | Agriculture & Food Security from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
Agriculture is a key target for expansion, modernisation and diversification in the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 aims...