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Alternative, non-traditional crops and technologies can play an important role in contributing to future food security in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was one of the main points made during an open day and round-table discussions attended by H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security, at International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, the winner of the Best Arab Research Center at the Best Arab Awards in 2017.

09 April 2018

Going beyond the limits: future food security is about exploring non-traditional crops and breakthrough technologies

To further strengthen the existing partnership and collaborate more closely in sustainable agriculture and development, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) joined forces today to work together on sustainability projects.

08 April 2018

ICBA, Dubai Carbon team up for sustainability projects

Net-Houses compared with Greenhouses: Enhanced Water-Energy Efficiency by 8-fold and 62-fold respectively for certain vegetables

05 April 2018

Are net-houses the future of horticulture in the UAE?

Discussing the issue at the seminar titled “More food with less water: partnership for efficient water use for food security”, the experts also agreed on the need to explore alternative or climate-smart crops that consume less water.

03 April 2018

Growing more food with less water is key to future food security, say experts

The event was attended by around 40 participants including policymakers of IsDB member countries; regional and international donor agencies; regional and international research organizations; and national research organizations and academia of IsDB member countries.

03 April 2018

Leading experts call for more action to fight climate change impacts in Somalia

During the visit, a high-profile meeting was organized between H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri – Minister of State for Future Food Security, Dr. Wang Jian and senior BGI executives, and Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Director General of ICBA.

28 March 2018

United Arab Emirates introduces dedicated Center in Genomics as part of Future Food Security Agenda

ICBA gives priority to equipping women farmers and scientists with skills and knowledge so that they realize their full potential and make greater contributions to their communities.

08 March 2018

Why and how to narrow gender gap, women scientists and leaders explain

H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security, gave a welcome address to symposium participants.

04 March 2018

High-profile symposium looks at genomics’ role in food security

As part of the directives of the wise leadership and the country’s research on future food security, H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri will oversee ICBA.

01 March 2018

Harmonizing research efforts is key to achieving food security, UAE state minister says

High-level delegations from Ethiopia and South Sudan led by H.E. Dr. Kaba Urgessa, State Minister for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Dr. Victor Bennet, Director General of Research at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Cooperatives and Rural Development, respectively visited the ICBA’s head office in Dubai on 26-27 February 2018 to attend the annual progress meeting.

27 February 2018

Dealing with soil salinity through alternative crops in Ethiopia, South Sudan

12 February 2018

Islamic Development Bank president visits ICBA to discuss collaboration

H.E. Mariam Almheiri and H.E. Sarah Al Amiri toured ICBA’s research facilities accompanied by Professor Abdulrahman Sultan Alsharhan, Chairman of ICBA’s Board of Directors, Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, ICBA’s Director General, and Ms. Seta Tutundjian, Director of Partnerships and Knowledge Management Division.

23 January 2018

UAE state ministers for advanced sciences, food security visit ICBA to mull cooperation