Dubai: The Al Rostamani Group is partnering the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) to develop and upgrade training and research facilities to provide ‘tailored’ capacity development programs. These facilities will be part of the ICBA headquarters.
“Developing agricultural capabilities and research is one of the most important strategies of the UAE to boost national food security and develop a sustainable food sector,” said Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
“We are pleased with the cooperation between ICBA and Al Rostamani Group to establish modern agricultural systems. We encourage similar partnerships, which paves the way for more cooperation between various stakeholders to employ a trained workforce and resources to build a sustainable agricultural sector in the UAE.”
Under the agreement, the Al Rostamani Group will support the development of a new specialized training center and two research facilities at ICBA.
“Through this cooperation, we are investing in education and innovation,” said Marwan Abdullah Al Rostamani, Chairman of the Dubai-headquartered conglomerate. “This focus on enhancing and preserving food, nutrition, agriculture, and water, is for today and future generations. We strongly believe that enabling today’s youth will pave the way for ensuring their leadership to care for and protect the environment.”
In addition to farmers and other agricultural workers, the facilities will be used for developing the competencies and skills of researchers, graduates, students, focusing on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and agribusiness development.
In addition to farmers and other agricultural workers, the facilities will be used for developing the competencies and skills of researchers, graduates, students, focusing on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and agribusiness development.
