UAE researcher develops tech for ‘artificial soil’

UAE researcher develops tech for ‘artificial soil’

A provisional patent application has been filed to ensure further development of research work and potential commercialisation, the university said.. Explaining further, Dr. Alkhazraji said, "We have developed a method that will allow us to make artificial soil using abundantly available non-fertile sand in the UAE.. Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, said, "The artificial soil developed by our faculty reflects our commitment to focus on research that remains relevant to the region and drive innovation in areas that benefit not only the UAE and the region but the entire world.. We believe this type of research will help and support not only the country's agriculture sector but may also benefit those countries with arid regions that lack a suitable farming environment.". The artificial soil, if approved, can support agriculture in the country by creating the right conditions for growing plants and crops..