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To meet these demands, the nation has adopted advanced agricultural technologies that ensure high-quality local
production while reducing reliance on imports.

Vertical farming, a key component of these efforts, offers significant advantages over traditional agriculture.

These include water savings, reduced land use, and the ability to cultivate crops in controlled indoor environments.

By implementing these technologies, the UAE not only enhances self-sufficiency but also achieves competitive quality,
cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability.

The facility's focus on research and development ensures continuous innovation in agricultural methods, reinforcing
the UAE's position as a global leader in food security and green technology.

Through initiatives like AeroFarms AgX, the UAE demonstrates its commitment to advancing the agricultural sector
and setting new standards for sustainability and innovation worldwide.

The fifth season of the ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign, launched under the theme ‘Green Tourism,’ is celebrating
the UAE’s successful agricultural tourism destinations.

The initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Economy, the National Agricultural Center, and local tourism

bodies, highlights the country’s growing agricultural tourism sector, focusing on sustainable farming practices and
promoting eco-friendly travel experiences.

The campaign aims to encourage community participation in sustainable agricultural practices and boost tourism visits
to farms and agricultural projects.

This effort is part of the broader domestic tourism strategy, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The strategy aims to develop an integrated national tourism ecosystem.

By spotlighting agricultural tourism, the campaign underscores the importance of these projects in fostering
sustainability and environmental responsibility, positioning the UAE as a leader in green tourism and innovative
agricultural practices.

Technical laboratories

In February 2023, AeroFarms, a globally recognized leader in indoor vertical farming and a Certified B Corporation ,

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