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This effort aligns with the UAE's 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, which seeks to develop a comprehensive tourism ecosystem across
the nation.

Agricultural investment

Founded in 2010 as part of the UAE’s food security strategy, Elite Agro oversees Al Foah
Farm, renowned for its successful blueberry cultivation.

The company has agricultural investments in seven countries and has pioneered
sustainable farming practices.

Al Foah’s blueberries are known for their large size and are carefully handled with special
temperature control procedures during post-harvest processing to ensure freshness and
quality until they reach consumers.

Starting with 20 greenhouses covering 12 hectares, each greenhouse houses over 3,350
blueberry plants, with a planting density of 5,400 per hectare.

By 2022, the farm's annual yield reached 280 tons, prompting a major expansion in 2023.
Elite Agro added 13 hectares of greenhouses and planted 72,000 new blueberry
seedlings, increasing production to nearly 400 tons annually.

The UAE is committed to advancing successful agricultural practices that support the
nation's food security.

By utilizing its state-of-the-art infrastructure and embracing modern technologies, the UAE
encourages innovation to address agricultural challenges.

Efforts include tackling soil issues, optimizing water usage in farming, and developing crop
varieties that can thrive in the country’s challenging environmental and climatic conditions.

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