Food Security

Amir Assi, principal at Strategy& Middle East, shares why the Gulf ranks among the world’s most food-secure regions — and how AI-enabled agritech, capital, and partnerships will keep it that way as global demand climbs toward 2050

The agreement supports the UAE’s broader strategy to enhance domestic agricultural production, strengthen supply chain resilience, and promote public-private collaboration

The collaboration aimed to empower local farmers and expand the presence of Emirati agricultural products in local markets, contributing to the UAE’s broader food security objectives

NRTC is leveraging its growing local-farm network, which includes recent acquisitions like Ripe Organic, Mahsool, and other production initiatives

While global food production remains ample, Cordiant CEO Cédric Garnier-Landurie argues that access, not availability, is the real constraint

With rising hunger, escalating waste, and a rapidly changing agricultural landscape, the UAE has built a model grounded in innovation, collaboration and measurable outcomes

Nejdeh Ghadimi, CEO of MIRAK and SVP of Astoria, explains how the new Al Ain facility is strengthening the UAE’s food security goals

The newly set up Al Ain Farms Group — powered by five local food brands — marks a big step forward in the UAE’s food security journey, says group CEO Hassan Safi

As MENA nations continue to invest in food security, AI must become a central component of the region’s supply chain strategy