UAE National Agriculture Centre Signs Five MoUs at 2026 Emirates Agriculture Conference
AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witness the signing of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agriculture Center.The signing took place on day two of the event which is organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the theme "A Comprehensive Emirati Agricultural Platform...
Towards a Sustainable Community and Global Innovation."The agreements aim to expand institutional cooperation across key areas, including agricultural and livestock production, agricultural innovation and sustainable production, research and development, national capacity building, and the deployment of modern technologies and artificial intelligence. The agreements also address creating value chains, resource efficiency, and the advancement of food security in the UAE.Dr.
Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: "The MoUs signed at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 underscore the event's role as a national platform for building impactful partnerships. By strengthening collaboration between government entities, national institutions, and leading companies, we are collectively advancing the UAE's vision for a sustainable, innovative, and efficient agricultural and food sector.""These agreements deepen collaboration in agricultural and livestock production, research and development, the adoption of smart technologies.
They aim to enhance production efficiency, strengthen value chains, and build a resilient, sustainable food security framework. Beyond this, they translate national directives into actionable projects that position the sector for future growth and competitiveness."Agreements included an MoU between the National Agriculture Centre and the Department of Agriculture and Livestock Sharjah, focusing on their shared mandates and responsibilities.
The agreement includes support for developing the agricultural and livestock sectors, exchanging technical and research expertise, harmonising regulatory standards and sector policies, promoting organic farming and sustainable production, preserving natural resources, and adopting international best practices to enhance food security. The MoU was signed by Sultan Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the National Agriculture Centre, and Salem Abdullah Al Kaabi, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, in the presence of Dr.
Eng Khalifa Musabeh Al Teneiji, Chairman of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock.Another MoU was signed by the National Agriculture Centre and Elite Agro Holding, focusing on advancing national agricultural innovation, promoting sustainable production, and developing pioneering projects to enhance self-sufficiency and boost the competitiveness of local produce. The agreement covers joint programmes and projects, collaboration in operating and managing vertical farming models and AI-powered greenhouses, testing advanced irrigation and fertilisation technologies, and integrating local farm output into distribution and marketing networks.
The MoU was signed by Sultan Salem Al Shamsi and Hassan Halawi, CEO of Elite Agro Holding.A third MoU was signed between the National Agriculture Centre and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to support national efforts in modern agriculture and sustainability. The agreement focuses on transforming available spaces within ADNOC's facilities into platforms for sustainable agricultural innovation through joint experiments and projects that enhance food security and reduce emissions.
