UAE links food security to global stability
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The United Arab Emirates is treating food security as a national priority, extending beyond agricultural production to include trade, innovation, and international partnerships.
Facing limited resources and a harsh climate, the UAE developed its National Food Security Strategy 2051 to diversify food sources, support domestic production, and build resilient supply chains. The country invests in technologies like vertical farming and precision irrigation to increase food production while conserving water.
The UAE also promotes agricultural entrepreneurship and supports young farmers to build a skilled workforce. Through the UAE Food Cluster Strategy, it integrates agriculture with other sectors like manufacturing and biotechnology to create a competitive food ecosystem. Recognizing global interdependence, the UAE advocates for open trade routes and secure supply chains, especially through critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE led a successful decision at the FAO Council addressing supply chain disruptions and championed the inclusion of food systems in the COP28 climate agenda, securing endorsements from 159 nations. It also partnered with the Gates Foundation to invest USD 200 million in agricultural innovation for smallholder farmers and contributed USD 1.5 million to an Asian Development Bank fund to scale agricultural technologies across Asia, including in Indonesia.
The UAE views collaboration with countries like Indonesia as essential to building resilient food systems.
