Watch: UAE President visits International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture in Dubai

Watch: UAE President visits International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture in Dubai

Sheikh Mohamed reviews measures to boost productivity, sustainability

By WAM Published: Sun 5 Jun 2022, 9:39 PM Last updated: Sun 5 Jun 2022, 9:57 PM

As part of his field tours in various emirates, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, which specialises in agricultural research aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in saline and marginal environments.

Upon his arrival, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was received by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment; Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Chair of ICBA’s Board of Directors; Dr. Tarifa Al Zaabi, Deputy Director-General at ICBA, and a number of officials from the centre.

At the beginning of his tour, the UAE President planted a Ghaf tree, which is known for its ability to withstand difficult climatic and environmental conditions and has acquired a special symbolism in the history and identity of the UAE.

Sheikh Mohamed's tour included the outdoor area, which includes various trees that were especially planted and on which experiments were carried out, especially plants that tolerate salinity. The tour