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3/6/24, 9:58 AM Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Farms program to boost emirate's sustainable agriculture sector
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Farms program to boost emirate’s sustainable agriculture
sector
The program seeks to enhance crop sustainability for increased GDP

contribution in the emirate

Sheikh Hamdan tours Dubai Farmers' Souq. (Photo Credit: Sheikh Hamdan's official Twitter/X account)
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of

Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Higher
Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, has initiated the “Dubai Farms”
program, which offers a range of services and incentives to support Emirati farmers
who own productive agricultural projects.

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The “Dubai Farms” program is in line with the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33,
launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice

President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The agenda seeks to establish Dubai as
the leading city for living experiences, empower its citizens, increase their
contribution to the emirate’s economy, and ensure their financial independence and
social stability.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed highlighted the crucial importance of local
agriculture in Dubai and the need to develop and sustain it to fulfill the vision of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in making Dubai the world’s

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