BIG BOOST FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE UAE: The UAE President’s visit to the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture on Sunday helped bring to the fore the role of the centre in finding solutions to biosaline agriculture and soil problems. Its modern methods to optimally use water for agriculture and develop agricultural strains capable of adapting under challenging climatic conditions is indeed noteworthy. The ongoing research and development work will no doubt help in stimulating the pace of climate action, and explore new options to enhance food security. [COMMENT BY: Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor]