UAE food security on the menu as Masdar and DANA team up – Arabian Business

UAE food security on the menu as Masdar and DANA team up – Arabian Business

Abu Dhabi’s renewable research hub Masdar City and venture builder DANA have teamed up to focus on food security and develop agritech in the United Arab Emirates.

Ensuring there is enough food to feed a growing global population is a major concern for governments around the world. In the arid Gulf states, food security poses its own set of unique challenges.

From vertical farming to technology that turns saltwater into water fit for agriculture, the search is on for solutions. The regional agriculture market is projected to grow a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent through 2026.